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‘touch and go’Relief as Coolgardie polling place open after staff shortage

The Coolgardie Community Resource Centre was open for locals and travellers to cast their Federal election ballots, but it was ‘touch and go’ on Friday to ensure there would be enough staff.

Neil Watkinson

Coronavirus (COVID-19)Shanghai inching towards lockdown exit

Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown since the beginning of April has dealt a heavy economic blow to China's most populous city.

Eduardo Baptista and Laura Lin

Conflict and WarPremiumUkraine and Russia: What you need to know

The latest developments in the Ukraine crisis.

Staff Writers

Under the pumpVideoComments‘They’re very unusual’: McGowan hounded at polling station

Mark McGowan was heckled by anti-vaxxers as he cast his vote at Safety Bay Primary School on Saturday.

Joe Spagnolo

Mental HealthPremiumShock report reveals victims ignored

Major black spots in wait times and support for sexual assault victims have been revealed as cases surge by 110 per cent in the past 25 years.

Daniela Pizzirani

Race to be PMVideoCommentsPremium‘We’re better than that’: Albo’s promise ‘to unite Aus’

Anthony Albanese has given a call for unity, saying he hopes to see less division if he is elected prime minister.

Annabel Hennessy

SportPremiumWhy Shane Warne mural was painted over

A mural painted in tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne after his untimely death was recently painted over with an alcohol ad – and now the reason why has been revealed.

Anton Nilsson

Clock is tickingVideoCommentsPremiumAEC’s warning for Aussies with COVID as election deadline nears

The AEC has issued a warning to some Australians to make sure they get their vote submitted in time as a crucial deadline draws near.

Emily Cosenza

Election 2022National result ‘too close’ to call: Price

The smell of sizzling democracy sausages was in the air as voters in Durack turned out to cast their ballot in the Federal election, which nationally is tipped to go down to the wire. 

Phoebe Pin, Sam Jones & Kate Campbell

Virus latestCommentsWA’s active COVID cases smash through 90,000 barrier

WA has reported a decline in COVID cases for a fourth consecutive day as hundreds of thousands of West Aussies flood polling booths across the State today - but active infections are rising.

Josh Zimmerman

Polling dayPremiumGiz Watson: Greens ‘ready to negotiate’ with ALP

Australia last faced a hung Parliament in 2010, when Labor leader Julia Gillard secured the support of the Greens and three independents to form a minority government.

Liam Croy

Conflict and WarPalestinian teen shot in Israeli raid

The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli troops shot and killed a 17-year-old Palestinian during a raid in the occupied West Bank.

Staff Writers

So many choicesVideoPremiumPunny treats offered to voters: Albacheesy or Jacqui lamington?

The democracy sausage usually gets all on the love on election day but stall holders on the east coast have proven there are plenty of other delights - and fun - to be had.

Bryce Luff

TrafficPremiumFour dead in grim 24 hour road roll

The grim reality of one state’s recent 24 hour road toll has been revealed,

Daniela Pizzirani

TV blitzComments‘Give me a crack’: Albo tells country to ditch ‘risky’ Libs

Anthony Albanese has declared the current Government is ‘more risky’ and that’s why voters should ‘give Labor a crack’.

Annabel Hennessy

ImmigrationPremiumUS keeps COVID rules used against migrants

A US judge has issued an injunction that stops authorities from lifting COVID restrictions that have led to migrants being turned away at the Mexican border.

Kristina Cooke and Mica Rosenberg

Sinking feeling CommentsPremium‘There’s no contracts’: WA Govt slams PM over ‘ghost ships’

WA’s Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia has accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of promising “ghost ships” and failing to provide local shipbuilders with certainty.

John Flint

Local government electionPremiumJason Keller joins Port Hedland council after landslide win

A focus on crime and housing are on the agenda for the new face on the Port Hedland council, after Jason Keller took out the special election by more than 160 votes.

Alexander Scott

SoccerAspiring Karratha goalkeepers get boost with new program

A new program in the Pilbara has been launched to help train aspiring goalkeepers for modern soccer and the rigours of goalkeeping. 

Alexander Scott

Every vote countsCommentsPremiumCrucial seats: How WA could decide the election result

Experts have weighed in on how some key marginal seats in Western Australia may determine the next Prime Minister.

Angie Raphael

CrimePremiumMan’s terrifying alleged shovel attack

A Sydney resident woke up at 1am after a man allegedly smashed their window with a shovel, prompting a police response that ended with the suspect being tasered.

Emily Cosenza

TwisterRare terror tornado batters American town

A tornado has torn through a small community in northern Michigan, causing an unknown number of injuries and damage to buildings and cars.

John Flesher and Ed White

Federal election Premium‘Mood for change’: Labor looks to oust Libs in Forrest

As Australians head to the polls Saturday, the two front-runners for the South West’s Forrest electorate have spoken about how they’re feeling ahead of today’s result.

Jacinta Cantatore

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Leaked email reveals scale of plan to stop ambulance ramping

A leaked WA Health email lays out plans to cease the majority of ambulance ramping, place overflow patients on “trolleys” in emergency departments and use police cars to transport patients to hospitals.

Josh Zimmerman