WA news LIVE: PM, Dutton show off questionable drawing skills in Perth

Good morning readers, and welcome to our live news blog for Wednesday, January 29.

Making headlines this morning is the revelation of new schools for Perth suburbs where the population is booming.

Alkimos, Banksia Grove and Piara Waters are all set to get new primary schools, with plans to open at the start of the 2027 school year.

The suburbs have seen huge population growth, and the existing schools are already bursting at the seams.

Holly Thompson’s got the latest. You can read her story here.

Meanwhile, those looking to invest should cast their gaze towards Perth’s eastern corridor.

Well, that’s the opinion of one Perth property expert who has highlighted the “untapped” potential in suburbs like Middle Swan, Stratton, Midvale, High Wycombe and Maida Vale.

Read Claire Ottaviano’s report here.

And in politics news, live export is shaping as a key election issue out west, with supporters vowing to increase both the trade and their campaigning against Labor in key seats.

And backers of the trade say a new market is emerging in Morocco, which has asked to import live sheep to increase its flocks after years of disastrous drought.

So, how will it fly with voters?

Read Victoria Laurie’s report here.

Thanks for joining us. Stay tuned as we bring you all the news you need to know, as it happens.