The Opposition has accused Labor of ‘lacking moral fibre’ if it doesn’t hand back a $6,600 donation from homeless charity Ruah, amid claims it could breach charity rules.
Jessica Page
Despite months of discussions with WA, the Albanese Government has still not communicated how the State will be affected by the national scheme even as it introduces legislation to Parliament on Wednesday.
Andrew Greene and Sean Smith
Murdoch University Vice Chancellor Andrew Deeks has dismissed a report on the potential amalgamation of three of WA’s public universities as ‘nonsense’ relying on flimsy and flawed evidence.
Bethany Hiatt
The Premier has defended his Aboriginal Affairs Minister and insisted the safety of all children is a priority, as he copped a grilling over child protection in the Pilbara.
Judges are set to enjoy another 3.5 per cent pay rise, as more threaten to quit or move elsewhere over a growing workload.
Global energy giant Shell has slammed the Albanese government’s proposed east coast gas reservation policy, likening it to using a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ for an already functional market.
Andrew Greene
A Labor MP has slammed “racist” comments made in parliament, revealing she has been inundated with death threats in a single week.
Nathan Schmidt
Despite Labor losing political paint over its budget tax changes, the treasurer says the only way to see off One Nation is to continue the hard work of reform.
Will Nicholas and Jacob Shteyman
Police have detained the top leaders of India's "cockroach" movement after they entered restricted grounds in their latest protest against the election chief.
Staff Writers
Pauline Hanson made a pledge to Australia’s business community amid her party’s plan to crack down on migration – with one major catch.
The Greens are set to kick Labor's proposed 30 per cent minimum trust tax to an inquiry, giving businesses more chance to protest the proposed changes.
Jacob Shteyman
Nearly 30 per cent of West Australians are ditching their cars in exchange for public transport in a bid to keep up with the rising cost of living, new data has revealed.
Jessica Evensen
Public servants have been offered a pay rise of nine per cent over three years by the federal government, below union demands of a 15 per cent increase.
Lucinda Garbutt-Young and Jacob Shteyman
Dodgy WA smoke shops will escape evictions until next year after the Cook Government delayed sweeping reforms, instead piling planning red tape onto new convenience stores.
Charlton Hart
The Opposition has accused Labor of prematurely promising big projects, after the delay of early works sparked concern the $7.2 billion Westport project in Kwinana is in limbo.
One state is making it harder for prisoners to vote, but an array of challenges - literacy, enrolment and a feeling of powerlessness - also stops engagement.
Ben McKay
A handmade memorial wall continues to grow outside an inner-city apartment complex where a beloved 21-year-old woman was allegedly killed.
Eleanor Wilson
Labor looks set to rely on the Greens for support for the digital duty of care laws which are expected to be tabled on Thursday but will likely face a five-week Senate inquiry ahead of the final sitting period.
Caitlyn Rintoul
Australia's inflation rate is forecast to remain above the Reserve Bank's target range amid rising oil, tech and agricultural prices.
North Korea's latest missile test has come a day after US President Donald Trump said he might meet Kim Jong-un during a planned trip to Asia.
Joyce Lee and Kyu-seok Shim
The Prime Minister’s optimism in his address to caucus sought to reassure colleagues spooked by the latest opinion polls showing his popularity continuing to decline.
Australia has joined the US and almost 30 mostly European allies in backing a massive claim by the UK about an Iran attack.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has sought to energise the Coalition during today’s joint party room meeting, calling for his team to ‘fight for the soul of the country’ in an impassioned address.
