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Nominations closedCommentsPremiumBar owner, ex-minister lead race for Cormann’s seat

A bar owner from Bunbury will face off against a former Barnett Government Minister in the race to replace Mathias Cormann in the Senate.

Annabel Hennessy

Lashing outCommentsPremiumWA MPs in dinnertime spat over health and safety bill

Powerful conservative Upper House MP Nick Goiran told the Legislative Council that Bill Johnston ‘accosted’ him and called him ‘dishonest’ amid debate over industrial manslaughter reforms.

Charlotte Elton

State electionCommentsPremiumDerby president to step down if successful in election

The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley president said knowing he would have to step away from the shire made the decision difficult.

Jakeb Waddell

‘Right to know’CommentsPremiumHarvey demands release of ‘full’ border health advice

Liza Harvey has called for the immediate release of the ‘full health advice’ underpinning WA’s hard border while accusing the WA Government of gagging Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson.

Josh Zimmerman

UK frontrunnerPremiumLibs see red over latest foreign Metronet contract

But Mark McGowan has hit back, saying the consortium to build the Morley to Ellenbrook line would deliver thousands of jobs for local workers and subcontractors.

Charlotte Elton

‘Sweetheart deal’CommentsPremiumHarvey to be tested by new push for CCC reappointment

The State Government has unveiled a new plan to reappoint John McKechnie as WA’s Corruption and Crime Commissioner — in what looms as a major test of Liza Harvey’s leadership of the WA Liberals.

Peter Law

Climate changeCommentsPremiumMorrison Govt’s huge tech-focused climate plan revealed

The Federal Government will support 130,0000 new jobs in the next 10 years under its new climate change policy, with Energy Minister Angus Taylor revealing the plan to focus on technology investment.

Annabel Hennessy

State border boostCommentsPremiumNewspoll: Coalition gains ground, Albanese suffers

Support for the Morrison Government has rebounded after a tumble following flashpoints over State borders, while approval for Labor leader Anthony Albanese has plummeted into the negatives

Sarah Ison

Pay dayCommentsPremiumHow Liza Harvey boosted her rent by 20 per cent

Liberal Leader Liza Harvey is one of the few landlords in Perth set to get a pay rise.

Kim Macdonald

‘Real concerns’CommentsPremiumDean Nalder slams Wyatt’s economic recovery plan

Shadow treasurer Dean Nalder has criticised the State Government’s ‘short-term’ economic solutions, saying WA’s low wage growth and high levels of mortgage insecurity were cause for ‘real concern’.

Charlotte Elton & Jenna Clarke

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WA Liberal powerbroker out to STOP child sex laws

Liberal MP Nick Goiran is attempting to prevent a royal commission recommendation that would make it a crime if a priest failed to tell police when someone confessed a child sex crime to them.

Annabel Hennessy

Emiliano Lombardi legacyPremiumLibs rally for ‘more cops to stop violence’

Assaults against the elderly dominated the return of Parliament with the Liberal Opposition ralling for an immediate increase in police officers “to help stop the out-of-control violence”.

Josh Zimmerman and Rourke Walsh

Mrs 10 per centCommentsPremiumHarvey looks for silver lining in grim poll result

The WA Opposition Leader claims she has the “unanimous, united support” of the WA Liberals despite recent polling that suggests her approval rating is just 10 per cent.

Josh Zimmerman

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Stark numbersCommentsPremium
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Liza Harvey becomes ‘Mrs 10 per cent’ after shock poll

Just 10 per cent of respondents to a survey of West Australians are satisfied with the performance of Liza Harvey as Opposition leader.

Peter Law

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Aged care crisisCommentsPremium
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As COVID kills our elderly, Colbeck sleeps at the wheel

Imagine being as bad at your job as Richard Colbeck. Well, you wouldn’t dare as his specific brand of ineptitude would see you sacked before smoko in the real world.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Influential positionCommentsPremium
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New director gig puts Colin Barnett back in spotlight

Having largely kept a low profile since walking away from State politics in 2018, Colin Barnett is back in the spotlight after accepting his first directorship.

Peter Law

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The West Australian exclusive
Bowing outCommentsPremium
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WA Libs chief pulls out of race for Cormann’s spot

WA Liberal party state director Sam Calabrese has shut down speculation he will be nominating himself in pre-selections for Mathias Cormann’s Senate replacement.

Annabel Hennessy

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Perth mayor debate slammed as ‘fundraiser for WA Libs’

A prominent organisation that raises funds for the Liberal Party in WA has been accused by a Federal Labor MP of using Perth mayor candidates to boost Liza Harvey’s State Election war chest.

Peter de Kruijff

Massive hikeCommentsPremiumHumanities uni degrees set for huge fee increase

Controversial university fee reforms have passed the Joint Coalition Party room today, endorsing the policy to increase the cost of humanities degrees by 113 per cent.

Sarah Ison

Branch-stacking allegationsVideoCommentsPremiumFrydenberg backs Liberal powerbroker amid shock claims

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has backed party powerbroker Michael Sukkar but says Liberals will be shocked after claims of alleged branch-stacking and misuse of taxpayer-funded resources were aired.

Tom Minear

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The West Australian exclusive
Senate seat contestCommentsPremium
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Construction heir eyes off Cormann’s chair

The stepson of construction tycoon Len Buckeridge is considering entering the race to fill the Senate vacancy created by Finance Minister Mathias Cormann’s looming retirement from politics.

Peter Law

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Joe SpagnoloCommentsPremium
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Federal ALP faces uphill battle after failing to woo WA

Just over a year after Bill Shorten failed to woo WA voters at the Federal election, there is little to suggest Federal Labor is gaining ground on miracle man ScoMo and his Liberals here in the west.

Joe Spagnolo

Big ticketCommentsPremiumHunt for Cormann’s replacement begins

The Liberal party has started officially looking for a replacement for longstanding WA senator Mathias Cormann, who will retire from politics at the end of this year.

Joe Spagnolo

Missed chanceCommentsPremiumPremier: Barnett could have prevented ‘sorry saga’

Colin Barnett ignored advice to appeal one of Clive Palmer’s early wins in the long-running legal dispute that threatens to hand the Queensland businessman $30 billion.

Josh Zimmerman

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