The Labor government has announced expanded land tax exemptions to encourage more build-to-rent developments, while ruling out any stamp duty relief for property investors in the state.
WA MP Jessica Page argues that addressing Perth's housing crisis requires a nuanced discussion on migration, highlighting the chicken-and-egg dilemma between supply and demand.
Health Minister Meredith Hammat challenges the Opposition to support new tobacco legislation aimed at curbing organised crime through increased penalties and shop closures.
WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has taken aim at Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas for attending the State of Origin game in Perth while parliament resumed, sparking a political debate over priorities and public duty.
WA Premier Roger Cook has shrugged off excited protests against the demersal fish ban, as Fisheries Minister Don Punch paves the way for recreational fishers with new measures.
More than 20 independent candidates are contesting South Australia's state election, with some targeting Premier's seat and others accusing government of neglecting electorates.
The Cook government's new illicit tobacco laws face scrutiny as serious unanswered questions persist, raising concerns about implementation and effectiveness in Western Australia.
The Newcastle 2026 by-election is heating up as candidates vie to replace retiring MP Ross Kerridge, with key issues including local infrastructure and economic development.
Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook has announced plans to introduce legislation targeting tobacco gangs on the first day of the new parliamentary session, aiming to curb illegal activities.
A major opposition reshuffle has made stamp duty reform its first priority, while regional MPs face reduced roles, signaling a strategic shift in policy focus.
A report reveals that Water Corporation's sewerage system has been left in a perilous state due to years of neglect, raising concerns over infrastructure failures and public health risks in Western Australia.
La organización RSPCA WA ha expresado su frustración por la falta de acción del gobierno estatal, cinco años después de que se comprometiera a actualizar la Ley de Bienestar Animal de 2002, lo que deja a los animales en un estado de vulnerabilidad continu
Autoritățile din Canberra solicită ajutorul comunității pentru a-l localiza pe Benjamin McGrath, 34 de ani, care nu a mai fost văzut de sâmbătă. Poliția își exprimă îngrijorarea pentru bunăstarea sa.
State Planning Minister John Gorman has greenlit the transformation of Burswood Racetrack into a public park, sparking immediate backlash from protesters who pledge ongoing resistance.
A neighbourhood dispute in Melbourne's southwest turned violent when a man allegedly used a chainsaw to hack his neighbour's front door, following threats and damage to a car.
Police data reveals more than 2,700 motorists were caught speeding in Western Australian school zones during the first week of term, sparking urgent calls for increased road safety measures.
El empresario local Gavin Morris ha confirmado oficialmente su candidatura para las próximas elecciones a la alcaldía de Newcastle, prometiendo un enfoque en el desarrollo económico y la revitalización del centro de la ciudad.
The Queensland government has enacted statewide legislation to electronically monitor youth offenders, despite fears from regional networks about implementation challenges and community impacts.
Alarming figures reveal a deepening crisis in aged care hospitals, with states urgently calling for federal intervention from Canberra to address worsening conditions and systemic failures.
The SA Greens, led by Robert Simms, are under pressure to demonstrate their relevance in the 2026 state election as minor parties and independents challenge from both the left and right, with an exclusive video interview providing insights into the campai
Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis demands answers from the Liberals after they allegedly abandoned an election pledge to reduce water bills, sparking a political dispute.
An opinion piece highlights how the Roger Cook-led government in Western Australia is often accused of deflecting responsibility onto others, sparking debate over political accountability and leadership in state politics.
Western Australian councillors are igniting a political firestorm by pushing for action against the illicit tobacco trade, while the state Labor government delays new laws, raising concerns about public health and law enforcement.
Western Australia police have charged 61 juveniles and seized 76 devices in Operation Moorhead, targeting illegal e-rideables in Perth's northern suburbs. Authorities warn parents about the dangers of these high-powered vehicles.
El primer ministro de Nueva Gales del Sur, Chris Minns, enfrenta críticas por comparar su política de vivienda con la de Minnesota, en lo que se describe como un momento de torpeza política.
Eureka Lawyers, owned by the CFMEU, donated $20,000 to WA Labor months after Premier Roger Cook pledged to reduce union influence, raising questions about political funding.
Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Group franchising empire, will run for Northcote seat in Victoria's state election, citing cost-of-living pressures and business red tape as key motivations.
Western Australia's Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas has committed to reversing the demersal fishing ban if elected, as Labor MP faces death threats over the contentious policy.
The Victorian Government faces criticism for its lack of response to a controversial Coles development proposal on the Bellarine Peninsula, raising concerns about transparency and community consultation.
NSW Opposition leader Kelly Sloane has condemned protesters who surrounded Surry Hills Police Station, calling them 'professional ratbags' as political debate intensifies over protest conduct and police powers in Sydney.