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No dealPremiumCollie miner denies Synergy equity deal already agreed

Under a $50 million agreement struck in 2014, the State Government-owned electricity retailer could end up with 25 per cent in the Chinese-controlled miner.

Sean Smith

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Mandate loopholeCommentsPremium
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How anti-vax school staff are back working in WA classrooms

Unvaccinated staff stood down for failing to comply with Mark McGowan’s ‘no jab, no job’ COVID-19 policy are back working at WA schools, causing friction among teachers and making a ‘mockery’ of the mandate.

Bethany Hiatt

PoliticsRogue Liberal MP facing expulsion

A controversial backbencher is facing expulsion from the Liberal Party following a series of inflammatory and offensive comments.

Hamish Spence

PoliticsPremiumLNP candidate denies pushing volunteer

Police are investigating reports a Coalition candidate allegedly shoved a 49-year-old Labor volunteer at a pre-polling venue.

Hamish Spence

UpdatedPremiumDutton labelled ‘biggest threat’ to Australia

Peter Dutton has been described as the “biggest threat” to Australia and accused of using a Chinese intelligence ship to win votes.

Angie Raphael

‘Not about him’CommentsLiberals claim ‘McGowan factor’ diminishing ahead of poll

The Liberal Party’s most senior politician in WA believes the diminishing influence of Mark McGowan on the Federal election campaign helps explain a sharp drop in Labor’s primary vote.

Peter Law

Health warning CommentsPremiumCOVID cases rise slightly as WA braces for pandemic high

Daily COVID cases have risen slightly as WA pushes towards nearly 90,000 active cases.

Peta Rasdien

CrimePremiumDeadly question Dom won’t answer

NSW Premier Dom Perrottet denies Sydney’s gang war is out of control despite warnings from the state’s top cops.

Owen Leonard

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REVEALED: What WA voters really think about COVID

Only about a third of West Australians in four key electorates are worried about COVID — despite infections soaring as the State’s active caseload doubled in the space of a fortnight.

Josh Zimmerman

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Boost to MedicareCommentsPremium
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Labor promise to strengthen Medicare via WA Surgicentre

An innovative new Surgicentre that will separate non-complex elective surgery from emergency surgery with the aim to cut waiting times will be built in Bentley, if Labor wins the Federal election.

Emily Moulton

‘High demand’ CommentsPremiumPerth residents warned of more emergency ambulance delays

Perth residents are being warned there is likely to be delays in ambulances responding to emergency calls for the second time in a week.

Josh Zimmerman

See the picturesCommentsPremiumHuge $35m Perth Cultural Centre overhaul revealed

The Perth Cultural Centre will be transformed into a ‘beating green heart’ featuring a tree-lined boulevard and water playground with the WA Government announcing an additional $15 million for the project.

Josh Zimmerman

Weekend dipCommentsCOVID-19 cases drop again as WA records four deaths

WA’s reported COVID cases have dropped for a fourth consecutive day with hospitalisations steadying — although close to breaking through the 300-barrier for the first time.

Josh Zimmerman

Big spikeVictoria records 22 COVID-19 deaths

Victoria has recorded 22 deaths, with half reported in the past two days.

Caroline Schelle

Weekend tallyCommentsPremiumWA COVID cases fall again after huge mid-week peak

WA has recorded another dip in new COVID cases overnight, after Wednesday’s huge peak.

Caitlyn Rintoul

‘Can’t tell you when’PremiumForrestfield-Airport Link poised for yet another delay

The opening of the Forrestfield-Airport Link is poised for yet another delay with the McGowan Government unable to say whether the project would be completed by the end of June.

Josh Zimmerman

Federal politicsAlbo’s $1 billion Medicare splurge

Anthony Albanese has announced an almost $1bn election promise he says will make it easier and more affordable to see the doctor.

Ashleigh Gleeson

Federal politicsPremiumBarnaby Joyce says he is a ‘beautiful balloon’

After Scott Morrison today likened himself to a “bulldozer”, Barnaby Joyce has been asked what type of machinery he resembles.

Ashleigh Gleeson

$4b windfallCommentsPremiumAnalysts bullish on iron ore prices

Analysts say the WA Budget is particularly conservative regarding iron ore price forecasts and that if current prices are maintained they would pump an extra $4 billion into State Government coffers. 

Danielle Le Messurier

PoliticsPremium‘Dead wrong’: McGowan whacks Victoria

Mark McGowan has hit back at stinging criticism from the Victorian government, saying they should “go jump in the lake”.

Angie Raphael

Union pressure CommentsPremiumMcGowan defends ‘generous’ wages policy after outcry

Premier Mark McGowan has defended his State Budget as ‘generous’ after he was slammed for ‘hoarding’ a multi-million surplus at a time when families need it most.

Caitlyn Rintoul

BreakingPremium’World has changed’: Warning on China

The two women vying to guide Australia’s foreign policy after the election have spoke about how they would manage the relationship with China.

Ashleigh Gleeson

PolicePremium‘Swinging a pool noodle’: Gang crime crisis

NSW Police Minister Paul Toole has responded to shocking claims made by the state’s highest-ranking organised crime fighter.

Madeleine Achenza

Watch NowVideoPremiumUp Late: Translating Mark McGowan’s Budget speech

In tonight’s show, Harvey decodes Mark McGowan’s 2022 Budget speech, comparing what the Premier said with what he really meant.

Up Late | Thu, May 12