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Prabowo Subianto is making his first official visit to Australia as leader of Indonesia. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPM rolls out welcome mat for Indonesian president

Prabowo Subianto will make his first official visit to Australia since becoming Indonesia's leader, holding talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Andrew Brown

The Liberals are widely expected to water down their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPolite discussion at noon: Libs to decide energy policy

A meeting of Liberals could define the party's long-term energy and climate plan, as MPs prepare for a showdown with their coalition partner the Nationals.

Zac de Silva

‘It should not take a taxpayer-funded trip to Canberra and a million-dollar advertising campaign on the east coast for West Australians to know their GST deal is safe,’ writes Dean Smith.

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The GST floor is no gift to Western Australia

It should not take a taxpayer-funded trip to Canberra and a million-dollar advertising campaign on the east coast for West Australians to know their GST deal is safe.

Dean Smith

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NewsPremiumWhat Labor’s green reforms won’t fix

Labor’s ambitious environmental reforms fail to close a “25-year-old loophole” putting the Great Barrier Reef at risk, an economist has warned.

Nathan Schmidt

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NEWSPremium‘Asleep at wheel: Algal bloom report

A Senate inquiry has found state and federal authorities were caught off guard by South Australia’s massive algal bloom and delivered a damning verdict on their response.

Andrew Hedgman

‘Labor has been caught out over-promising and unable to deliver both a new, badly needed, convention centre precinct and a new, much more desperately needed, health fix.’

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Jessica PageCommentsPremium
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Is Labor promising big dreams or pure fantasy?

Labor has been caught out over-promising and unable to deliver both a new, badly needed, convention centre precinct and a new, much more desperately needed, health fix. 

Jessica Page

Rick Wilson, Albany Rotary Club’s Geoff McNeill and Jim Bolger, Lice Tuitavuki, Sereki, Eva and Joseph Raikoti, Scott Leary and City of Albany’s Ross Evan.

community charityMobility Devices for Fiji launched as latest Albany project

Albany’s newest community charity project, Mobility Devices for Fiji, was launched at the Albany Agricultural Show last Friday, with the project set to deliver used mobility devices from Albany to Fiji 

Jacki Elezovich

During a heated Question Time in Parliament on Tuesday, Roger Cook defended the decision to axe a PCEC revamp.

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Roger Cook: taxpayers not liable for axed tourism project

Roger Cook has denied suggestions taxpayers will have to foot an extra $8.5 million on top of the $35.5 million already spent on the dumped proposal to upgrade the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

Jessica Page

Anthony Albanese maintained the Labor Party’s rage over the dismissal five decades on, declaring it was “entirely inappropriate” and “very unfair”.

Federal PoliticsAlbo maintains Labor rage over Whitlam dismissal 50 years on

Anthony Albanese has maintained the Labor rage 50 years on over the dismissal of the Whitlam Government, labelling it as an ‘entirely inappropriate action.’

Caitlyn Rintoul

Former ward of the State Dion Barber, who was awarded damages of $2.85 million for abuse he suffered as a child.

Courts & JusticePremiumGrounds for appealing ward’s massive damages ruling revealed

The State of Western Australia’s challenge to Dion Barber’s landmark damages win argues that the public servants who sent him back into the clutches of sexual predators were acting ‘in good faith’.

Rebecca Le May

Ms Abbot (centre-front) attended her son’s swearing in as prime minister in 2013.

NewsPremium‘Thank you’: Ex-PM’s sad farewell

Dozens have gathered to farewell former prime minister Tony Abbott’s mother at a funeral service in Sydney’s north.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Over 13,000 animals were killed by an algal bloom that affected a third of South Australia's coast. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumResponse 'far too slow' to combat algal gloom crisis

An inquiry has condemned the government response to a devastating algal bloom and called for a federal plan to tackle climate-induced ecological disasters.

Aaron Bunch

Shadow Energy Minister Steve Thomas said the Government should 'hang its head in shame'.

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WA’s energy overcharging saga labelled ‘deeply outrageous’

The Opposition has accused the Government of keeping the extent of over-charging a secret, as the Greens demanded tougher penalties. 

Jessica Page

Families will receive a formal parliamentary apology for a museum keeping specimens without consent. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumApology for body parts being kept without consent

A formal apology will be provided after revelations a museum had kept 177 human specimens over decades without the consent of families.

Ethan James

Callous indifference to the suffering of children in Gaza must end, a prominent humanitarian says. (Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremium'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

Australia and the international community have been tasked with stepping up to confront the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza after two years of war.

Dominic Giannini

In front of numerous dignitaries including the Prime Minister, retired Major General Greg Melick warned Australia was not doing enough to bolster defence spending or to increase reserves of ammunition and fuel.

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsDecorated soldier uses solemn ceremony to slam defence spend

In front of numerous dignitaries, including the Governor General and Prime Minister, retired Major General Greg Melick delivered a blistering critique of the country’s preparedness for future conflicts.

Andrew Greene

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UPDATEDPremiumSecretive meeting after NZYQ update

Nauru’s president has unexpectedly arrived at Parliament House after a first batch of criminal deportees arrived in his country.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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NewsPremiumWild theory about Nazi rally

A Labor backbencher claims neo-Nazis who rallied outside parliament wanted to create a Supreme Court test case through their protest application.

Nathan Schmidt

Satirist Garry McDonald recalled how his fictional alter ego came to be in the thick of protests. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumWhy a comedian was at the centre of Whitlam's sacking

Half a decade on from the Whitlam dismissal, satirist Garry McDonald has revealed how he played his character Norman Gunston in the thick of the political saga.

Zac de Silva

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UPDATEDPremiumABC under fire for ‘doctored’ photo, video

Anthony Albanese has defended the national broadcaster after it was accused of editing a clip of Donald Trump and doctoring a photo of a coalition senator.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Joanne Williamson

The NSW government will reintroduce laws targeting acts outside places of worship, NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

NewsPremium‘No apology’: State tries again with protest laws

One state will reintroduce laws targeting acts outside places of worship after an earlier measure was found to be unconstitutional.

Nathan Schmidt

Brittany Higgins claims she’s broke despite her hefty settlement with the Federal Government, Linda Reynolds’ lawyer says. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Courts & JusticePremiumBrittany Higgins ‘has no money left’ after $2.4m settlement

Brittany Higgins claims she’s broke despite her hefty settlement with the Federal Government, Linda Reynolds’ lawyer says, amid moves to bankrupt his client’s former staffer.

Rebecca Le May

Perth Zoo CEO David van Ooran and Premier Roger Cook with BHP’s Tim Day at the Perth Zoo.

state politics CommentsPerth Zoo set for new $10 million Pilbara-inspired feature

The last elephant may have left — but the Cook Government is promising big things are ahead for Perth Zoo.

Jessica Page

The US Government shutdown is now just one step away from ending.

World PoliticsCommentsUS Senate votes to reopen Government, one hurdle remains

The Senate has approved a funding package to reopen the US Government as it continues it longest ever streak of shutdown, with one last thing standing in the way of getting back to business.

Max Corstorphan