Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to announce new relief for farmers smashed by once-in-a-lifetime rain, as he takes his election campaign north.
Nathan Schmidt
Controversial plans for rugby league to expand into Perth are on life support, it can be revealed, with the NRL poised to “walk away” after rejecting Roger Cook’s offer of conditional taxpayer support.
Jessica Page
Meredith Hammat fielded questions on ambulance ramping and demand on Perth’s hospitals amid the controversial splintering of the health portfolio.
A group of Queensland mayors have proposed a new bed tax for tourists, slugging them an extra levy for staying the night.
Emma Kirk
A former MP who worked in politics for more than 30 years has died weeks out from the 2025 election, with tributes describing him as a “champion and inspiration”.
Clareese Packer
Ongoing talks between Mines Minister David Michael and Glencore over mining royalties could determine the fate of WA’s last nickel hope and the 1000-plus jobs it sustains.
Adrian Rauso
A new generation of first-term Liberal MP’s have been promoted to senior positions inside the shadow cabinet. SEE THE FULL LIST.
Paul Papalia has flown to the United States on a trade mission to shore up support for the AUKUS deal, amid concerns international relations with Donald Trump are on a ‘knife-edge’.
The number of informal votes cast for the seat of Kalgoorlie in the State election could have changed the result if they had been used correctly, Nationals candidate Tony Herron says.
Tegan Guthrie
Roger Cook has refused to open up about negotiations with the NRL and what the State Government is offering the east-coast based competition to bring a team west.
Dylan Caporn
Premier Roger Cook has dismissed concerns over Labor MP Kyle McGinn lobbying in Washington against the Government’s flagship Westport project and its proximity to an AUKUS base.
Premier Roger Cook says WA exporters have learnt to be nimble and agile when it comes to the global economy.
Education Minister Sabine Winton has intervened to overturn a ban on WA public schools using bikes or tricycles without chain guards.
Bethany Hiatt
The daughter of one of Australia’s most infamous politicians hopes to join her mum in the Senate.
Blair Jackson
A Teal MP has been dealt a savage response after her husband was filmed running down the street with her Liberal rival’s campaign sign.
Ria Pandey
Premier Roger Cook has announced that the former WA governor will lead a special inquiry into the State election.
A major policy change for one Aussie state will see a ban on some common uniform items.
Zoe De Koning
While those families on the wrong end of the widening gap between rich and poor are forced to tighten their belts, politicians seem able to rustle up billions in an instant, when votes are on the line.
The Riverina MP has lashed the display as “vile” and “disgraceful” as the artist has defended the posters as intending to provide a “different point of view”.
Labor has softened its language over its tough firearm laws, with new Police Minister Reece Whitby apologising to gun owners for the inconvenience of the changes and leaving the door open to ‘sensible’ changes.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made a huge new $6.5bn infrastructure call, but there’s a catch to the spend.
The vessels, which will include passenger toilet facilities and bike storage, will also be designed to have external seating for passengers.
Roger Cook has resumed talks with the NRL over a deal to bring a side west, hinting at a hope for Federal funding for a new stadium.
Premier Roger Cook has unveiled his overhaul of the State Government’s structure, winding back some of predecessor Mark McGowan’s 2017 changes, insisting a ‘Team WA’ approach was needed.
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