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Rita Saffioti has opened the door to a new GST fight.

state politicsPremiumWA opens the door to overhaul of GST carve-up

Rita Saffioti has backed interstate calls for changes to the GST carve-up — but has vowed to lead the charge to protect WA’s fair share.

Jessica Page

The new Upper House members for the WA Parliament have been sworn in.

state politics CommentsPremiumNew balance of power in WA as Labor loses majority

Parliamentary rules could be put to the test as new MP’s put the Cook Government under pressure in the Legislative Council but the Greens have vowed to use their increased numbers to get things done.

Jessica Page

Cabinet Office secretary Kate Boyd (left) with Premier’s Department secretary Simon Draper, and deputy secretary Kate Meagher. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

UPDATEDBombshell move in caravan inquiry

An explosive inquiry into the Dural caravan plot and controversial new anti-hate laws will be referred to a parliamentary ethics committee.

Nathan Schmidt

Police Minister Reece Whitby with police vehicles at Dumas House in West Perth.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumNew Police Minister on juvenile crime and the Birnies

Central to new Police and Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby’s challenge is to change behaviours, and he has already set his target on one key demographic - parents of juvenile offenders.

Dylan Caporn

Inglewood resident Melissa Molinari said locals were living in fear.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumInglewood residents ‘living in fear’ plead to meet Minister

Inglewood residents have pleaded to meet with Housing Minister John Carey following a fiery question time over reports of crime from a social housing complex on Ninth Avenue.

Oliver Lane

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State PoliticsPremier hit with shock manure stunt

A farmer has delivered a package of cow manure to the doorstep of one state premier as fury explodes over a sharp new tax grab.

Duncan Evans

Nationals leader Shane Love.

State politicsCommentsPremiumLibs, Nats vow to fight ‘unworkable’ firearm laws

Despite facing down a Government with a commanding majority, the National and Liberal parties have joined forces to try to force Labor to go back to the drawing board on firearm reforms.

Oliver Lane and Dylan Caporn

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EXCLUSIVEEmails reveal uni’s plan for Jewish students

A leading Australian university proposed providing a separate entrance for exams to “Jewish students” to avoid a pro-Palestine encampment.

Nathan Schmidt

Liberal powerbroker Nick Goiran is set to emerge as Upper House Opposition Leader on Thursda.

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Nick Goiran set to clinch Upper House Liberal leadership

Liberal powerbroker Nick Goiran is set to emerge as new Upper House Opposition Leader on Thursday, as the new term of the Legislative Council shakes up the political dynamic.

Dylan Caporn

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

UPDATEDNew details on Albo’s historic election win

Labor’s chief election guru has delivered a behind-the-scenes look at Anthony Albanese’ stomping May 3 victory and the key reasons behind the historic result.

Duncan Evans

Labor Senator Tony Sheldon speaks as dozens of TWU members protest at Brisbane Airport. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

UPDATEDAirport rocked over ‘crisis conditions’ claim

Airline workers have erupted into protests at a major Aussie airport over what they claim are “crisis conditions” in the industry and glaring safety concerns.

Blake Antrobus

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NEWS‘Turning point’ for state’s brumbies

New photos have revealed the “turning point” in one state’s fight to control feral horses – the famed Snowy Mountain brumbies.

Nathan Schmidt

The Sydney Biomedical Accelerator will break ground on Wednesday.

HEALTH‘Game-changer’ for medicine in Aussie city

A multimillion-dollar medical research and diagnostic facility will “change the game” for medicine and research in one Australian state.

Nathan Schmidt

Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson.

EnergyCommentsPremiumWA energy minister defies sceptics and digs in on hydrogen

WA’s new energy Minister has admitted “unbridled” hype surrounding hydrogen has been hit with a “reality check”, but is clear the State will push on with building out the ailing industry. 

Simone Grogan

Sanjoy Dhar and Saraswati Dhar hope the inquest into their son Sandipan’s death will give them answers.

Courts & JusticePremiumSandipan’s father rejects GP’s apology as inquest begins

The father of toddler who died at Joondalup Health Campus has rejected an apology from a GP who saw him 10 days earlier.

Rebecca Le May

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POLITICSState’s huge overhaul of sentencing laws

One state has unveiled a major overhaul to sentencing laws for sexual offences – limiting “good character” evidence in sexual assault cases and changing how sexual violence cases are sentenced.

Andrew Hedgman

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POLITICSEx-premier roasted over RBA take

A post on X by Queensland Labor leader Steven Miles in the wake of the Reserve Bank’s rate cut has been roasted by social media users.

Andrew Hedgman

Housing Minister John Carey will review the tenancy makeup of an Inglewood complex at the centre of anti-social behaviour complaints and a series of arrests. 

PerthCommentsPremiumReview for tenancy makeup at nightmare Inglewood complex

Housing Minister John Carey will review the tenancy makeup of an Inglewood complex at the centre of anti-social behaviour complaints and a series of arrests. 

Dylan Caporn

Liberal leader Basil Zempilas and National leader Shane Love have received praise on working relationship.

State PoliticsPremiumZempilas and Love earn praise amid Coalition split

WA’s Liberal and National leaders were praising the pair’s working relationship in Perth on Tuesday, as their federal counterparts split the Coalition agreement. 

Dylan Caporn and Jessica Page

WA Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy speaking at a press conference on Sunday afternoon.

State PoliticsPremiumUnder-fire Electoral Commissioner on leave for rest of year

Robert Kennedy will be on leave for the rest of the year, with the Government announcing a senior bureaucrat to take on the key role ahead of local council polls in October

Dylan Caporn

Senator Murray Watt pictured arriving at Parliament House.

State PoliticsCommentsWatt squeezed by both sides on contentious environment laws

Murray Watt has warned all sides will have to “give and take” as he met with the WA Premier and stakeholders, to launch a third attempt to overhaul environmental laws.

Jessica Page

The state budget for 2025-256 has arrived. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan

BUDGETVictoria budget 2025: Winners and losers

With an ever-growing debt and a promise of no new taxes, the Victorian government has revealed a “responsible” budget for 2025-26.

Alexandra Feiam

Work on the multibillion-dollar M6 motorway will be halted by the end of June.

NEWSPremiumPremier’s call after tunnel project halted

One state’s $3.1bn motorway project will be halted by next month after the contractor behind the plan pulled out - with the Premier now weighing in on the debacle.

Nathan Schmidt

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NewsPremiumFarmers, fireys protest tax ‘insult’

Hundreds of farmers and volunteer firefighters have gathered to protest a controversial levy that farmers say will cripple them.

Alexandra Feiam, Liam Beatty