Pressure is mounting on Anthony Albanese to set an election date or rule out a clash with WA’s State poll after the Opposition accused him of ‘evading’ the question.
Jessica Page
Premier Roger Cook says he is open to meeting with victims of institutional abuse, who have slammed his Government’s response to a parliamentary inquiry into support as ‘cruel’ and disappointing.
A Perth mother-of-four, who survived being set alight, has issued a powerful plea to men to help offenders break the cycle of violence.
An $86 million funding boost to combat family violence has been welcomed by survivors, but the State Government is under pressure to set a target date for coercive control laws.
WA women’s refuges will receive an $18.7M funding boost, enhancing support for victim-survivors during the 16 Days in WA campaign.
Dylan Caporn
Former NSW premier Mike Baird has made a shock admission about his struggles with mental health on the eve of the ten year anniversary of the Lindt Cafe siege.
Nathan Schmidt
It is understood Amber-Jade Sanderson is seeking a change after what has been a tough three years in the job.
Bethany Hiatt and Jake Dietsch
Roger Cook has sought to capitalise on a bruising week for the WA Liberals, using a pre-election rally on his home turf to spruik his Government’s unity.
Jake Dietsch and Bethany Hiatt
Major airline Emirates has launched a second daily flight between Dubai and Perth as Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti sets her sights on direct flights to India.
Joe Spagnolo
WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has promised more cost-of-living reprieve if she wins the next election, saying she will slash power bills by $169 a year.
Albanese and Cook announce a $443m plan for affordable housing in WA, aiming to build 360 social houses and 1440 residential units.
Roger Cook pledges to serve a full term as Premier if re-elected, amid expected Labor Cabinet changes and potential historic appointments.
Libby Mettam fended off challenges from Basil Zempilas, but WA Liberals face a tough election with growing support for Labor.
WA teachers will be able to use artificial intelligence for end-of-year school reports despite blanket bans on the practice in other States.
Laura Newell
Each week The Sunday Times speaks with State MPs ahead of the March election. This week we speak with Labor MP for Nedlands, Dr Katrina Stratton
Toodyay farmer Tony Maddox faces trial for alleged Aboriginal Heritage Act breach, causing stress and impacting his health amidst uncertainty.
Rebecca Le May
The State Government has unveiled a $97.3 million State Biosecurity Response Centre it fast-tracked to tackle the growing threat to Perth trees from the invasive shot-hole borer.
Claire Sadler
It was do or die when Libby Mettam threw down the gauntlet, but some Liberal insiders were stunned with how quickly she turned Tuesday’s leadership crisis into victory.
Jessica Page and Dylan Caporn
First homebuyers are a key election issue in WA, with Nationals proposing to abolish stamp duty amid falling support and rising house prices.
Aussies are facing a sharp rise in Covid infections just ahead of Christmas, leading to a warning from health authorities.
Duncan Evans
Liberal Leader Libby Mettam won’t say whether she believes Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas’ denials had any involvement in Tuesday’s failed leadership coup.
Controversial American firebrand Candace Owens has copped another blow to her speaking tour ambitions, this time from another country.
Duncan Evans, Jessica Wang
An Australian-first scheme has been majorly scaled back and now asks women to make an “impossible choice”, it’s been claimed.
Alexandra Feiam
Pro-Palestinian protesters have issued a serious threat to the Prime Minister after storming the street outside his second home.
Thomas Sargeant, Alexandra Feiam
