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WA Police Complex Axed: Health Reason or Political Move?

WA Premier Roger Cook cites health reasons for scrapping the $500M police complex, but critics question the timing and lack of medical evidence. Discover the political chess game unfolding in Western Australia.

Defence's $254M Canberra lease deal exposed

Exclusive details reveal the Department of Defence's quarter-billion dollar property deal in Canberra, securing long-term office space at Brindabella Park with significant taxpayer investment.

2025 Shonky Awards: Australia's Worst Rip-Offs Named

Australia's most dubious products and services have been named and shamed in the 2025 Shonky Awards, with everything from misleading insurance to questionable education courses making the hall of shame.

CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Big Brands Shamed

Australia's consumer watchdog CHOICE has exposed some of the nation's biggest brands for questionable practices in their annual Shonky Awards, with Commonwealth Bank, Temu and health insurer HCF among the major names called out.

BoM defends $30M website upgrade amid criticism

The Bureau of Meteorology responds to harsh criticism of its controversial website overhaul, defending the $30 million upgrade as essential for Australia's weather forecasting future.

$315K DPS retirement payout still missing amid probe

A massive $315,000 retirement payment to a former Department of Parliamentary Services official remains unpaid despite mounting pressure and an ongoing probe into controversial separation packages.

WA cracks down on greenwashing with new mandatory rules

Western Australian businesses face stricter regulations as the state government intensifies its fight against misleading environmental marketing. Discover how new mandatory guidelines will impact local agencies and protect consumers.

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