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New polling has revealed “overwhelming support” for the establishment of a Great Koala National Park in north NSW.

NewsPremiumShock support for controversial koala park

A controversial project that could transform swathes of one Australian state forever has “overwhelming support”, new polling has revealed.

Nathan Schmidt

The ACCC has made 20 recommendations to improve competition in the supermarket sector NewsWire

newsPremiumDemand for supermarkets to fix shrinkflation

Woolworths and Coles could soon be forced to issue shrinkflation warnings on all products to alert shoppers when items have been reduced but not dropped in price.

Jessica Wang

The landmark ACCC inquiry into supermarkets made 20 recommendations, however it did not support divestiture policies to split up supermarket giants. NewsWire/ Sharon Smith

newsPremiumACCC probe snubs Dutton’s supermarket call

A landmark probe into Australia’s supermarket giants made 20 recommendations to improve competition, but that did not include the Coalition’s big call.

Jessica Wang

Coles CEO Leah Weckert and Woolworths boss Amanda Bardwell.

RetailCommentsSupermarkets could soon be forced to display ‘shrinkflation’

Australia’s supermarkets should be forced to alert customers of ‘shrinkflation’ as the competition watchdog concludes soaring grocery prices have resulted in additional profits for Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.

Cheyanne Enciso

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call an election on Sunday, the Globe and Mail reports. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsCanada PM Carney expected to call election on April 28

Canadians are set to go to the polls within weeks, with new Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly ready to call a snap election for April 28.

Staff Writers

‘Libby Mettam was crucified the moment she urged Basil Zempilas to join the Liberal ranks, but she did anyway,’ writes Jessica Page.

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Mettam crucified the moment she urged Zempilas to join ranks

She was asked to clean up the mess, but some of them always doubted her and became a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Jessica Page

A joint river-crossing exercise involved some 600 troops and 100 armoured vehicles and aircraft. (AP PHOTO)

DefencePremiumS.Korea and US stage river-crossing to end joint drills

South Korean and US forces have wrapped up 11 days of joint military exercises, including hundreds of troops crossing a river near the border with the North.

Daewoung Kim and Hyunsu Yim

Kirrilee Warr has officially declared victory for the Nationals in Geraldton.

Warr declaresPremiumCrime on priority list as Warr declares victory in Geraldton

After nearly two weeks, Kirrilee Warr has officially declared victory for the Nationals in Geraldton, saying tackling crime will be a top priority as she aims to be a strong advocate for the region. 

Matthew Paddick

Basil Zempilas’ ascension to the leadership of the WA Liberals is days away after Libby Mettam was forced out of the top role on Thursday in the wake of the party’s crushing State election defeat.

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Mettam resigns as Basil looks to step up as Liberal leader

Libby Mettam has stepped down as Liberal leader in the wake of the party’s disastrous State election defeat, clearing the way for Basil Zempilas.

Jessica Page and Dylan Caporn

‘Albanese can now style himself as the defender of cheap medicines against Trump’s internationally unpopular tariff attacks. Health is Labor’s go-to issue in election campaigns,’ writes Mark Riley.

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Anthony Albanese’s PBS subsidy comes at a cost

The commitment to further lowering the maximum cost of PBS medicines to $25 is a vote winner. But subsidising medications costs the budget a big whack.

Mark Riley

Mark Riley

WA’s population is booming.

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WA’s rapid population growth comes at a cost

Western Australia’s rapid population growth is a double-edged sword, a leading demographer warns.

Oliver Lane, Jessica Evensen and Katina Curtis

Amber-Jade Sanderson and Roger Cook.

state politicsPremiumPremier bows to pressure to deliver home battery subsidy

Roger Cook has bowed to pressure to review the start date for the $5000 home battery subsidy that was a hallmark of his State election campaign, but won’t back date payments. 

Jessica Page

Basil Zempilas has confirmed he will seek to be the next Liberal leader.

WA election 2025CommentsPremiumBasil puts his hat in the ring for Liberal leadership

Basil Zempilas has confirmed he will seek leadership of the Liberal party just an hour after Libby Mettam stepped down.

Jessica Page

Libby Mettam will not seek the leadership of the WA Liberal Party again.

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I’m honoured & privileged to have led the WA Liberal Party

We gained ground in key electorates and while we didn’t win them this time, we brought many within striking distance for the next election.

Libby Mettam

France's foreign affairs minister posted a picture of a smiling Olivier Grondeau after his release. (AP PHOTO)

Law and orderPremiumIran releases French citizen who was jailed since 2022

French citizen Olivier Grondeau has been released from detention in Iran more than two years after his arrest and as Europe pursues nuclear talks with Tehran.

Jon Gambrell

Pauline Hanson says One Nation wants to fight for the rights of everyday Australians. (Brian Cassey/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPauline Hanson eyes cuts on grog tax, climate spending

Pauline Hanson is taking aim at climate change spending, public servants and First Nations agencies in a bid to address the cost of living.

Kat Wong

Libby Mettam has quit as Liberal leader because she did not have the support of her colleagues. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumLiberal leader seeks demotion amid 'support for Basil'

A state Liberal leader says she does not have the support to continue following another heavy election defeat for the party.

Jack Gramenz

State Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson, Federal Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen and Premier Roger Cook.

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumCook blows cold on Bowen’s hot air over Bunbury wind farm

A controversial plan for an offshore wind farm off the coast of Bunbury is being revved up by Federal Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen, despite Premier Roger Cook suggesting other options would be quicker.

Jessica Page

The 26 EU leaders are expected to commit to uphold Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsEU leaders to stress defence, economic might at summit

The EU will reaffirm their support for Ukraine when leaders meet to discuss boosting military and economic strength amid rising doubts over support from the US.

Philip Blenkinsop, Julia Payne, Lili Bayer, Andrew Gray and Jan Strupczewski

Protesters are against moves to protect salmon farming on Tasmania's west coast. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumRSPCA pulls approval for salmon farm after mass deaths

A salmon farm where workers were filmed sealing live fish in boxes has had its RSPCA tick of approval removed following an investigation.

Ethan James

WA Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy outside Dumas House.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Electoral Commissioner called to ‘please explain’ meeting

WATCH: Robert Kennedy revealed why he has shirked questions over the State election, amid concerns over ballot shortages, long queues and voters being turned away.

Dylan Caporn

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NewsPremiumOutrage over growing pile in ritzy suburb

Locals in an affluent suburb are battling it out with the council over an enormous pile of hard rubbish, which they say has been growing for almost six years.

Alexandra Feiam

Victorian MPs are settling in for what could be a long parliamentary debate of a bail reform bill. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumMarathon debate ahead as 'tough' bail laws thrashed out

Lawmakers are settling in for a lengthy debate on controversial bail reforms as the premier slams an opposition move to ditch their "tough" branding.

Callum Godde

Peter Dutton addressed the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Thursday. NewsWire / Nikki Short

‘Weak’ recordPremiumDutton vows to mend ties with US, China and allies

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has vowed to mend relations with the United States, Israel and China if elected, slamming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his ‘weak’ international record.

Caitlyn Rintoul