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Projected growth in the NSW economy has fallen from 2.5 per cent to just 1 per cent for next financial year. NewsWire / Simon Bullard.

MONEYPremiumAussie state reeling from Iran war crisis

One of Australia’s busiest states has slashed its economic growth forecasts as the prospect of a resumption of the war in the Middle East looms.

Nathan Schmidt

The venue currently known as Qudos Bank Arena will be renamed Afterpay Arena under a five-year agreement. NewsWire Handout

NEWSIconic arena set for major rebrand

One of Australia’s most recognisable entertainment venues is preparing for a major identity shift.

Andrew Hedgman

Health Minister Ryan Park said the staffing boost follows a recent payrise for nurses. NewsWire / Nikki Short

NewsPremiumState’s big move on ‘crucial’ nursing reform

One state government has accelerated nurse recruitment beyond its current 900 new hires a year to improve the treatment of patients in public hospitals.

David Hannant

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politicsPremiumMPs walk out during Bernardi’s speech

Cory Bernardi has delivered a controversial maiden speech in the SA parliament, taking swings at communism and the transgender community.

Angie Raphael

It was reasonable for a landlord to refuse a tenant permission to keep a rescue kitten, a tribunal has found.

COURTPremiumLandlord takes cat fight to tribunal

One Aussie state’s groundbreaking pet rental laws have been put to the test after a landlord attempted to block a tenant from keeping a rescue kitten.

Angie Raphael

A truck carrying 15 farm workers fell into a flooded river in southwestern China. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyAt least 18 killed as heavy rain drenches China

Swathes of central and southern China remains on alert as rain triggers landslides and flash floods brought on by a massive band of intense rainfall.

Staff Writers

In tonight’s show, with Anthony Albanese already on the backfoot over GST, Ben Harvey explains why the Federal Government’s new gas proposal is certain to fire up debate with the PM in Western Australia trying to sell what nobody’s buying.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumAlbo’s gas policy welcomed like a fart in an elevator

With Anthony Albanese already on the backfoot over GST, Ben Harvey explains why the Federal Government’s new gas proposal is certain to fire up debate with the PM in WA trying to sell what nobody’s buying.

Ben Harvey | Tue, May 19

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AT WORKPremiumSleeping worker wins legal fight with boss

A security surveillance officer who was sacked after he fell asleep on the job has had a major win after taking his boss to the Fair Work Commission.

Angie Raphael

Gailene Sharron Hamilton appeared in court on Tuesday.

Courts & JusticePremium‘Made me feel sick’: Court hears top cop’s alleged stalking

An assistant police commissioner allegedly bombarded a female police officer with a barrage of texts, calls and emails, despite explicit requests for her to cease contact. 

Hannah Cross

Major roads in Perth’s CBD will be closed this weekend, as runners take over the city for the 2026 HBF Run for a Reason on Sunday, May 24.

PerthCommentsPerth roads to close this weekend for Run for a Reason

Major roads in Perth’s CBD will be closed this weekend, as runners take over the city for the 2026 HBF Run for a Reason.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Trust is in short supply in politics right now, mostly due to the Federal broken-promises Budget. Pictured: Rita Saffioti, Roger Cook, and Anthony Albanese.

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Will Albanese use word games to wriggle out of GST pledge?

What is WA’s ‘fair share’? Is that the same as current share? Or is it leaving wriggle room to claim a reduced share is ‘fair’?

It took 17 months for our State Government to realise courthouses need security guards.

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Sitting on their A’s: Months of ‘head-scratch’ closed courts

It took 17 months for our State Government to realise courthouses need security guards.

Charlton Hart

Charlton Hart

Police cordoned off part of the Innisfail riverfront after the alleged amputation left a man fatally injured in the early hours of February 19, 2022.

THE NIGHTLYMurder trial begins after man dies during saw leg amputation

A farm worker allegedly carried out the procedure for $5000 cash, a jury has been told.

Katharina Loesche

Best-on-ground winner Railways' Ryley Valli with game umpires Cameron Newbold and Davey Wignall.

Away winPremiumMagpies show early fight but premiers class prevails

Denmark-Walpole produced a strong first half but were left to rue one major after half-time as Railways ran away with a 46-point Belt-Up Round triumph at McLean Park on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

The spend was described as a “staggering revelation” by Nationals MP Lachie Hunter during the hearing but was defended by Ms Hammat.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumLabor defends ‘staggering’ $141m consultant fee on HR system

More than $141 million has been spent on consultants to deliver a new human resources system for WA Health, Health Minister Meredith Hammat has revealed.

Oliver Lane

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breakingPremiumControversial former governor-general dies

Former governor-general and Anglican bishop Peter Hollingworth has died aged 91.

Angie Raphael

Gemma Haddrick, Jarrad Logie, Hazel Harris and Britt Logie.

Tidy towns Williams takes out national title for Tidy Town awards

The neat and tidy Wheatbelt town of Williams has been named the national winner of the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Tidy Towns Awards. 

Amy Towers

Gnowangerup SES's Peter Blows in the Stirling Range National Park where he has been part of many rescues.

national volunteer weekGnowangerup volunteer Peter Blows on 30 years of rescues

Gnowangerup local Peter Blows has been volunteering with the State Emergency Services for more than 30 years, and recalled some of his most memorable rescues in honour of National Volunteer Week.  

Jacki Elezovich

Almost four in five young people buying tobacco are doing so illegally, with physical locations like convenience stores or tobacconists a major source.

HealthVideoCommentsPremiumGrim stats show young people purchasing tobacco illegally

A study has found almost four in five young people buying tobacco are doing so illegally, with physical locations like convenience stores or tobacconists a major source.

Oliver Lane

Former governor-general of Australia and retired Anglican bishop Peter Hollingworth has died in Melbourne at the age of 91.

AustraliaCommentsFormer governor-general, archbishop Peter Hollingworth dies

Former governor-general and Anglican archbishop Peter Hollingworth has died in Melbourne aged 91.

Kimberley Braddish

Western Australian mining tycoon Lang Hancock and his daughter Gina Rinehart. Supplied

COURTPremiumMining giants battle over $100m court costs

Lawyers for two of Australia’s wealthiest mining dynasties have returned to court to discuss who should pick up the hefty legal bill over a commercial dispute about mining royalties.

Emma Kirk

Images of Snowtown killer James Vlassakis can finally be shown after a suppression was lifted. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

CrimePremiumSnowtown killer's identity unmasked after decades

A long-standing suppression order on images of Snowtown killer James Vlassakis has been lifted by a Court of Appeal, as he fights to be freed on parole.

Abe Maddison

Olympians' Brenna Schloithe shoots as Kojonup's Bridie Lurs defends.

kna 2026Kojonup remain unbeaten ahead of top-of-the-table clash

Kojonup remain unbeaten in the Katanning Netball Association’s A-grade competition, notching their second win for the season over Olympians on Saturday, while Dumbleyung and Cardinals Force finished in a draw. 

Jacki Elezovich

Turkey's president condemned Israel's intervention against the Global Sumud Flotilla. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumAid boats still bound for Gaza after Israeli intercepts

Dozens of boats in a Gaza-bound flotilla have been intercepted by Israel but 10 continue to head towards the enclave, organisers say.

Daren Butler