The Victorian Liberal Party has been forced to make a U-turn after falsely announcing the death of an ex-member – who now may defect to One Nation.
Ria Pandey
The controversial Burswood race track is a step closer, after being approved by the WA Planning Commission despite hundreds of protests.
Jessica Page
Families in one Australian state could save up to $1200 on healthcare as authorities seek to “meet people where they are”.
Nathan Schmidt
A trio of politicians travelled to Albany this week to spruik the local benefits of the State Budget, their plan to “drag” people to the regions and the future of the Great Southern as an energy hub.
Melissa Sheil
A plane has been secured, but it’s still unclear when six cruise ship passengers exposed to the deadly hantavirus will arrive in Perth.
A past affair between two senior ministers has become central to a formal referral to one state’s corruption watchdog.
Andrew Hedgman
Laws to crackdown on dodgy builders could be expanded to include milestone payments and cap price rises, in a bid to prevent a repeat of Perth’s Niche Living scandal.
Regional sporting clubs and local governments could be left on the sidelines under the State Government’s new $332 million PlayOn WA initiative, according to shadow sport and recreation minister Peter Rundle.
Amy Towers
Muslim leaders have slammed police for laying the “weakest possible” charges against a man after he allegedly threatened worshippers with a gun.
Blair Jackson
WA Premier Roger Cook touched down in Albany on Tuesday as part of his Seven Cities regional tour, touting the State Government’s multimillion-dollar investment in regional housing in the 2026-27 State Budget.
Jacki Elezovich
A public health alert has been issued for one Aussie capital after a confirmed case of a highly-contagious disease was linked to a returned overseas traveller.
Getting away with a broken promise requires a new mandate, a big majority, or a fall guy. Over to you, Jim.
Roe MLA Peter Rundle has labelled the State Budget “disappointing” for regional communities, saying key projects across his electorate had again missed out on funding.
Flying high on another resounding election result, Pauline Hanson is putting the pieces in place to kick Labor out in two years’ time.
The Premier has flagged further financial assistance will be on the horizon for those forced to make the switch from Albany’s mains gas network, spruiking the Great Southern’s allocations in the 2026-27 Budget.
More than 50,000 motorists were fined for an “honest mistake” last year in one state alone. Now, a new measure could change that.
“Hardened criminals” in one state are on notice, with tougher penalties for firebombings and shootings linked to organised crime to be introduced.
Ike Morris
A high workload is being blamed for a mass exodus of nurses in WA, but the union says there are signs of improvement.
The Opposition will use its main Budget reply to target Rita Saffioti over inflation, but won’t oppose the State Government’s $100 cash handout to every driver.
More discounts are being teased as likely to be included on a new gold card being rolled out for foster parents and grand-carers, as part of the Cook Government’s Budget.
Denmark Primary School will receive $400,000 for a carpark upgrade as part of the 2026 State Budget announced on May 7, with the project set to improve safety and access for families and students.
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has dismissed the threat of a One Nation surge in the West, dubbing Pauline Hanson’s outfit an East Coast party following their seismic breakthrough in New South Wales.
Caitlin Vinci
Sport Minister Rita Saffioti has taken a cheeky swipe at our Eastern States rivals while closing in on a massive deal to keep State of Origin in the West.
The shock Farrer by-election result has intensified political fallout after a Nationals MP left the door open to switching to One Nation
