Category : State Politics


Dame Marie Bashir, Former NSW Governor, Dies at 95

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.

Fishers Protest WA Demersal Ban in Convoy

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.

St John WA fails minimum staffing levels

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.

WA Govt to Cut Red Tape for Hospital Maintenance

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.

SA Premier's Worst Week Over Writers' Week Fiasco

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.

WA's 50c fare cap saves commuters millions

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.

Cook's tobacco spin fails as shops burn again

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.

Developers chosen for WA hospital early works

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.

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