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Liberal Party in Panic Mode: Calls for Calm

Australia's Liberal Party faces internal chaos as senior figures urge colleagues to step back from the brink and reconsider their panicked approach to current political challenges.

Nationals ditch net zero as Tomago crisis threatens jobs

Australia's political landscape shifts dramatically as the Nationals abandon their net zero commitment following the collapse of energy negotiations for Tomago Aluminium, putting 1,000 direct jobs and regional economy at risk.

Michael Corboy appointed new CCC Commissioner in WA

Deputy Commissioner Michael Corboy has been appointed as the new head of Western Australia's Corruption and Crime Commission, bringing extensive experience to the state's top anti-corruption role.

Maurie Soars: Labor's Hinchinbrook byelection pick

Former teacher and union advocate Maurie Soars has been officially endorsed as Labor's candidate for the crucial Hinchinbrook byelection, bringing local expertise to the political contest.

WA leaders in Canberra GST crisis talks with PM

West Australian Premier Roger Cook and Treasurer Rita Saffioti are racing to Canberra for emergency GST talks with Anthony Albanese, despite previous assurances the tax system wouldn't change. The high-stakes meeting has sparked concerns about WA's financ

Roger Cook's Political Future: Will He Lead to 2029?

Speculation mounts about Western Australian Premier Roger Cook's leadership future as political insiders question whether he'll remain at the helm until the 2029 state election. Analysis reveals growing concerns within Labor ranks about electoral prospect

Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault

Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward receives 5-year, 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.

WA Premier's 'lazy' energy stance sparks outrage

Mark McGowan faces fierce criticism after delaying Western Australia's energy roadmap by two years, telling industry to 'lead the transition' while renewable projects stall across the state.

WA Premier's GST Warning: Holding PM to Promise

Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook vows to fight for the state's fair share of GST revenue, ensuring Anthony Albanese keeps his commitment to protect WA's financial interests.

Senate Question Time marathon hits four hours

Australian senators endured a gruelling four-hour question session as political tensions reached boiling point, with fiery exchanges and marathon speeches testing parliamentary endurance.

Greens, Liberals force audit of $10b housing fund

In a rare bipartisan move, the Greens and Liberal Party have successfully pushed for an Australian National Audit Office investigation into the government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, raising questions about the fund's management and trans

Kununurra's youth crime crisis: System failure exposed

The remote WA community of Kununurra faces a youth crime epidemic, but residents say taking children from families would only worsen the situation. Discover why systemic failures are at the heart of the problem.

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