South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas faces criticism as his support for Saudi-backed LIV Golf clashes with his stance on Writers' Week, raising questions about freedom of speech and political consistency.
Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO, the pioneering first female Governor of New South Wales, has passed away at 95. Premier Chris Minns announces a state funeral for the revered psychiatrist and advocate.
WA Premier Roger Cook announces a review of late-night lockout laws following the death of Labor figure Tim Picton. Will Perth's nightlife face new restrictions?
ACT Opposition Leader Mark Parton and Greens leader Shane Rattenbury dismiss rumours of a deal to form government, labelling discussions as 'almost jokingly' extreme. Read the latest Canberra political drama.
Frustrated Geelong commuters face more V/Line delays as political candidates clash over solutions. Is it time to park the train and drive? Get the latest on the transport conundrum.
Premier Roger Cook defends WA's progress on tough tobacco laws, unveiling a new police-led compliance squad to target illicit sales. Read the latest on the state's crackdown.
Former WA Labor secretary Tim Picton, 36, has died weeks after an alleged assault in Perth's Northbridge. The political strategist helped secure Labor's 2021 landslide victory.
Former WA Labor staffer and political strategist Tim Picton has died in Royal Perth Hospital following an assault outside a Northbridge nightclub. Police are investigating.
WA Premier Roger Cook remains confident the AUKUS pact will proceed, despite Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on the UK over Greenland. Get the latest on the defence deal's future.
Angry recreational fishers drove in convoy to protest WA's extended demersal fishing ban. The state government's decision sparks community outrage and calls for review.
WA Premier Roger Cook announces a $5 million illicit tobacco squad led by ex-police, but the Opposition calls it a 'smoke screen' as new laws are needed to shut retailers. Read the latest.
WA Premier Roger Cook faces legacy-defining test as damning health maintenance audit reveals systemic failures in Perth's public hospitals. Can his government fix the basics?
The ACT Greens have quashed rumours of a pact with the Canberra Liberals to remove Chief Minister Andrew Barr. The party confirms only 'policy discussions' with the opposition.
St John WA confirms it failed to meet minimum staffing levels but denies 000 calls are going unanswered. Read the full investigation details and union response.
SA's major parties make pre-election funding promises for recreational fishing and the seafood sector. Labor targets reservoir access, Liberals back commercial industry.
Major police operation on the Kwinana Freeway after a serious incident involving outlaw motorcycle gang members. Traffic chaos ensues as the Gang Crime Squad investigates. Full details here.
WA Fisheries Minister Don Punch defends the extended demersal fishing ban as protests reach the Premier's office. Recreational fishers demand more consultation on the sustainability measure.
NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson calls the phrase a call for freedom, while Jewish leaders condemn it as anti-Semitic. New protest laws under scrutiny ahead of Sydney rally.
WA Housing Minister John Carey announces a major overhaul to slash bureaucratic delays for hospital maintenance, promising faster repairs without extra funding. Read the details.
Peter Malinauskas endures political storm after Adelaide Writers' Week cancellation over author controversy, facing free speech criticism and potential legal action. Read the full fallout.
NSW Deputy Nationals Leader Kevin Anderson steps back after the sudden death of his wife, Anna, a respected Tamworth pharmacist. The community mourns a tragic loss.
WA Premier Roger Cook faces intense scrutiny over his government's response to a spate of firebombings and a major hospital maintenance scandal. Basil Zempilas analyses a difficult start to the year. Read the full analysis.
Former Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan announces his candidacy for the Liberal Party in the crucial South Barwon electorate. Get the latest on the pre-selection battle.
A damning audit reveals systemic failures at Perth's Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, with hundreds of leaks endangering patients. The WA Government pledges a $50 million fix.
A damning audit reveals systemic failures at Perth's Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, with hundreds of leaks endangering patients. The Cook Government pledges a $50 million fix. Read the full investigation.
A damning audit reveals Western Australia's public hospitals are plagued by thousands of maintenance failures. Discover the shocking findings and the government's delayed response.
Western Australia's 50c fare cap is putting millions back in the pockets of Perth commuters. Transport Minister Rita Saffioti details the massive savings and the future of affordable public transport.
The SA Liberals pledge to transform the current Women's and Children's Hospital into a health precinct if they win the March state election. Discover the 'bold thinking' behind the plan.
Premier Roger Cook's vow to crush WA's illicit tobacco trade rings hollow as another shop is torched. Health inspections hit a three-year low while criminals run rampant. Analysis.
The Cook Government has selected preferred developers for the early works at Royal Perth Hospital and Peel Health Campus. This marks a crucial step in WA's major health infrastructure overhaul.