The West Australian goes big on Woodside's 'keeping the lights on' claim but keeps readers in the dark on climate

Newspaper endorses CEO Meg O'Neill's position the company's gas is needed to keep the state's lights on but doesn't mention the climate crisisFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWho needs to pay for newspaper advertising? Not the fossil fuel company Woodside in its home state of Western Australia, based on recent evidence. It can place its message unchallenged in Perth's local daily without the inconvenience of having to pay for it.Last Friday the West Australian went big with an opinion piece by Meg O'Neill, Woodside's Perth-based chief executive - not once, but four times.Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...