Como Secondary College $30m Upgrade Underfunded, Delayed
The WA government's $30m election pledge for Como Secondary College is underfunded and years behind schedule. Discover the details and community impact.
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Ron Nelson launches Liberal bid for South Barwon
Geelong businessman Ron Nelson announces Liberal candidacy for South Barwon, criticising the current Labor MP. Read his plans for the electorate.
Mike Smithson's Top 10 State Political Moments of 2025
As the year ends and an election looms, columnist Mike Smithson recaps the most remarkable moments in Australian state politics for 2025. Read his full analysis here.
WA Govt 2026: Commuter Savings, Council Reform
WA's 2026 transport changes will save commuters money while tackling council dysfunction. Get the details on the state's new cost-of-living and governance measures.
1300 WA Housing Lots Idle for Over 10 Years
More than 1300 new housing lots in Western Australia remain undeveloped, over a decade after the state government first announced the plans. Discover the delays and political fallout.
Basil Zempilas sets sights on 2029 WA state election
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas reveals his ambition to run in the 2029 Western Australian state election, declaring political life doesn't scare him. Read his full plan.
WA Labor's Budget List Sparks Hypocrisy Claims
Jessica Page accuses Rita Saffioti of hypocrisy over a pre-Christmas budget wishlist. The Opposition slams the government's spending priorities ahead of the 2025 state election.
New WA Electoral Commissioner Appointed After Resignation
Western Australia names its new Electoral Affairs Commissioner following Robert Kennedy's dramatic resignation. Get the full details on the appointment and its implications for state politics.
WA Labor's $46m secret expert advice spend slammed
WA's Labor government spent $46.4m on external consultants in just 10 months, with the opposition slamming the 'alarming' outsourcing rate. Read the full breakdown.
MP Jessica Page Demands Action on Anti-Semitism
WA Labor MP Jessica Page condemns parliamentary inaction on anti-Semitism, calling for urgent cultural change and stronger leadership to protect Jewish communities.
Ashton Hurn becomes SA Liberal leader unopposed
Ashton Hurn is the new SA Liberal leader, elected unopposed to steady the party with a state election just 15 weeks away. Discover the challenges ahead.
Whitby Promises Transparency on $300M Perth Parking Levy
WA Transport Minister Reece Whitby commits to clear reporting on how Perth's CBD parking levy funds are spent, addressing long-standing 'slush fund' criticisms. Read the details.
Tragic death of Brisbane teen before graduation shocks community
The mother of Wellington Point State High School graduate Joshua Kai Belden thanks the community for support after his sudden death. Tributes flow for the 18-year-old. Read more.
SA Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia resigns suddenly
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia sensationally quits three months before the state election. Get the latest on the leadership shock and what it means for March 2025.
Zempilus critiques WA government's housing record
Basil Zempilus examines the Cook Government's housing performance, questioning its achievements amid Perth's affordability crisis. Read the full analysis.
State Planners Block Warwick Quarter's 1040 Apartments
The State Planning Commission has rejected a major seven-tower proposal for Warwick Quarter, citing density and design concerns. Discover the details and what's next for the site.
Zempilas Leadership Fails to Dent WA Labor's Poll Lead
New Painted Dog Research poll shows Basil Zempilas has barely shifted the dial for the WA Liberals, while Premier Roger Cook faces voter anger on cost of living. Full analysis inside.
Tasmania's AFL stadium gets green light from parliament
Tasmania's parliament has approved the contentious $1.13 billion Macquarie Point stadium, a key condition for the state's entry into the AFL and AFLW in 2028. The divisive project now moves forward.
Cook Won't Promise More Funding After Kennedy Resigns
WA Premier Roger Cook declines to guarantee extra funding for the Electoral Commission after Commissioner Robert Kennedy's resignation over polling booth chaos. What's next for WA's electoral integrity?
Major 15-storey redevelopment planned for Wollongong CBD site
A former University of Wollongong student accommodation site could be transformed with apartment towers up to 15 storeys high, delivering around 300 new homes near the CBD and hospital. Read the latest plans.
SA Govt to Fight Teens in High Court Over Social Media Ban
Premier Peter Malinauskas backs a High Court battle against two 15-year-olds challenging SA's incoming social media age limit. The state will intervene to defend its controversial policy.
WA Electoral Commissioner resigns after pressure
WA's Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy has resigned after The West Australian revealed Parliament was set to force him out. Read the full story on the political upheaval.
WA Opposition Backs Fast-Track Approvals Bill
WA's opposition has backed a government bill to fast-track major project approvals, but critics warn it could create new bottlenecks and sideline environmental concerns. Read the full analysis.
Dentist Jacky Chan banned for upskirting offences
Perth dental surgeon Jacky Chan has been struck off for four years after secretly photographing up women's skirts. Read the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
WA Parliament to vote on Electoral Commissioner's future
WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed claims the Electoral Commissioner is a scapegoat as Robert Kennedy resists calls to resign over the March 8 state election. A parliamentary vote looms.
Coup Rumours Revive Premier's Execution Edict Memories
Rumours of a political coup in South Australia have resurfaced, drawing unsettling parallels to Premier Smithson's own controversial 'execution edict' from his past. Explore the details and implications for state politics.
State Planning Commission to reject $278m Warwick Quarter
The WA Planning Commission is poised to reject the controversial $278 million Warwick Quarter apartment development in Perth. Read the full details on the decision and its implications.
SA Labor on Track for Landslide 2026 Election Victory
The Malinauskas Government is poised for a historic election win, with the SA Liberals at risk of losing all but a few seats. Analysis reveals internal turmoil and a bleak outlook for the opposition.
Support Australia's Community Volunteers This Summer
This International Volunteer Day, Australians are urged to move beyond gratitude and offer practical support to the community volunteers who are the backbone of our towns, especially as we face another high-risk summer season.
UK Closes Pension Loophole for Australians
British government shocks Australian expats by closing National Insurance loophole that allowed cheap state pension access. Learn how this affects your retirement plans.
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