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Dale Alcock said that exempting new builds from the tax changes did not boost investor interest.

Commercial PropertyPremiumDale Alcock lashes Albo’s ‘broken promises’ as buyers flee

The State and Federal governments have copped a spray for stalling the property market as the ABN Group leader reaches a major milestone

Kim Macdonald

Premier Roger Cook will embark on a trip to Canberra on Wednesday along with a delegation of tourism sector heavyweights to reiterate their demands the Commonwealth rethink its planned backpacker visa shakeup.

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Cook taking WA’s backpacker visa qualms to Canberra

Premier Roger Cook will embark on a trip to Canberra on Wednesday along with a delegation of tourism sector heavyweights to reiterate their demands the Commonwealth rethink its planned backpacker visa shakeup.

Oliver Lane

Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson is set to announce the move at an energy-focused business breakfast event on Wednesday morning.

State PoliticsPremiumWin for renters with State to legalise plug-in solar panels

WA is set to become the first place in Australia to allow plug-in solar panels and batteries as the State Government moves to legalise the technology.

Oliver Lane

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch.

State PoliticsVideoPremium‘Invite me’: Don Punch refuses to visit South Hedland

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch has refused to visit crisis-hit South Hedland in the wake of the town’s child neglect scandal and says it’s up to the community to invite him.

Charlton Hart

Mr Albanese later told parliament the NSW government was funding the sewerage-related part of the project instead. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NEWSPremiumPM’s about-face on $6m golf club grant

Anthony Albanese has admitted he got it wrong over the true purpose of a $6 million grant to a Sydney golf club where he holds an honorary membership.

Andrew Hedgman

Richard Marles says the higher-speed, longer-range vessels will help Australia defend its sea trade. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

State PoliticsVideoPremium‘Target on Perth’: Greens say US nuclear sub puts WA at risk

The Pentagon has revealed that the USS Colorado will be the first nuclear powered submarine to be stationed in WA under AUKUS, prompting renewed claims that the deployment will put ‘a target on Perth’.

Andrew Greene

Premier Roger Cook has admitted his concern after City of South Perth CEO abruptly resigned blaming ‘deep-seated’ dysfunction and unsafe conditions - but he won’t intervene to fix the problems.

State PoliticsPremiumPremier ‘concerned’ but won’t fix City of South Perth mess

Premier Roger Cook has admitted his concern after City of South Perth CEO abruptly resigned blaming ‘deep-seated’ dysfunction and unsafe conditions but he won’t intervene to fix the problems.

Charlton Hart

West Australians won’t receive their $100 fuel relief voucher in time for Christmas if they haven’t made a claim yet and plan to submit a paper form. 

State PoliticsVideoPaper claims for $100 fuel voucher won’t be paid out by Xmas

West Australians will not get their $100 fuel relief voucher in time for Christmas if they have not yet made a claim and plan to submit a paper form. 

Brooke Rolfe

The WA Public Trustee finished last financial year with an almost $6 million financial loss.

WA NewsPremiumWA government agency drains cash reserves as complaints soar

A WA government agency entrusted with vulnerable people’s livelihoods is rapidly draining its cash reserves to stay afloat and cutting back services while complaints over decisions soar.

Charlton Hart

Flat Rocks windfarm is located 30km outside of the Kojonup townsite.

EnergyPremiumWA’s renewable energy plan targets 75 per cent green power

The WA Government is almost doubling its renewable energy target for the State’s most important power grid, saying the audacious move is needed to avoid a price surge that would cripple businesses.

Ben Harvey

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NEWSPremiumSnowy 2.0 boss grilled over $25b ‘blowout’

The boss of Snowy Hydro has admitted “we got it wrong” after a bruising Senate hearing over the spiralling cost of the mammoth project.

Andrew Hedgman

The Prime Minister paid tribute to Dr Haines on Monday. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

UPDATEDPremiumHaines’ first words since attack revealed

The first words Helen Haines spoke after waking have been revealed as MPs pay tribute to the injured politician a week after the attack.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Samantha Maiden

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UPDATEDPremiumMassive election shake-up for one state

The long-serving government of one Aussie state has been given cause for concern just weeks before its state election.

Jack Nivison

The number of Perth trains running on time has slid backwards for a third year straight, with the number of trains running more than four minutes late doubling in six years.

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Transperth trains fail to stay on schedule as delays mount

The number of Perth trains running on time has slid backwards for a third year straight, with the number of trains running late doubling in six years.

Oliver Lane

Immigration Minister Tony Burke and, inset top to bottom, Premier Roger Cook, Australian Hotels Association WA chief executive Bradley Woods and Tourism Council WA chief executive Evan Hall.

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Premier steps in over backpacker visa shake-up

Premier Roger Cook has urged Canberra to rethink controversial backpacker visa changes, warning WA’s tourism and hospitality sectors could be left short of 4500 workers during peak season.

Oliver Lane

Liberal Party State Conference at Residence on Langley Park. State Liberal leader Basil Zemplas pictured speaking. Ian Munro

State PoliticsVideoPremiumZempilas skewers Premier’s ‘tone deaf’ Pilbara visit

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas has ripped into Roger Cook’s visit to Port Hedland as the region grapples with a child protection crisis as he addressed the Liberal Party faithful on Sunday.

Oliver Lane

Narrows Bridge from Kings Park at 1pm Andrew Ritchie

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Fix ordered for busiest WA bridge posing ‘catastrophic’ risk

The Cook Government will finally spend millions on replacing hundreds of corroding pipe hangers on Perth’s most important bridge after years of ignoring warnings of the ‘catastrophic’ risk.

Charlton Hart

Former prime minister John Howard threw his support behind the fight to save Victoria Barracks as more than 2000 people rallied in Sydney.

NEWSPremiumPressure builds over barracks sale plan

Former prime minister John Howard threw his support behind the fight to save Victoria Barracks as more than 2000 people rallied in Sydney.

Andrew Hedgman

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VICTORIAN ELECTIONPremiumWhat to know about the Victorian election

Victoria is just weeks out from a state election that is shaping up as a wildly unpredictable affair. Here is what you need to know.

Blair Jackson

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POLITICSPremiumPollies to pay tribute to Helen Haines

Helen Haines’ parliamentary colleagues will pay their respects to the independent MP after she received life-altering injuries in a car attack.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King says parliamentarians were bracing for an attack. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

UPDATEDPremium‘When, not if’: Pollies were bracing for an attack

A minister has made a chilling claim about life as a politician in Australia, as the attack on Helen Haines has forced a national conversation about political discourse.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

CME CEO Aaron Morey has written to all federal WA MPs asking them to fight for WA’s gas reservation policy.

Oil & GasPremiumCME boss urges MPs to spare WA from punishing gas laws

WA’s peak resources lobby has written to all WA Federal MPs and senators calling on them to get behind the push to exempt WA from new gas reservations laws.

Joe Spagnolo

The name of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge has been unveiled as Walyalup Bridge.

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REVEALED: New Fremantle Traffic Bridge name, nod to heritage

The name of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge has been revealed ahead of its official opening next weekend.

Hannah Cross

Premier Roger Cook has announced new security measures for WA politicians.

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Premier orders security overhaul for MPs amid recent attacks

WA members of parliament will have access to a Government fund to pay for home security under new measures to protect politicians and their families.

Joe Spagnolo