NSW Premier Chris Minns has given his thoughts on a proposal to redevelop a notorious city prison into much-needed housing.
Nathan Schmidt
A regional council’s controversial decision to slug mining companies with a 98 per cent rate increase has drawn the attention of the Local Government Minister.
Adrian Rauso
Police in one Aussie state could be redeployed from tackling domestic violence and youth crime to combat the growing illicit tobacco trade, with the situation branded “intolerable”.
Record numbers of people in one Australian state are behind bars on remand for alleged DV offences – with the government planning to spend half-a-billion to make the system safer.
A mother has pleaded with one state’s leader to impose harsher penalties for youth criminals, over fears her troubled teen son could lose his life if not stopped.
Hannah Wilcox
Sabine Winton says the focus on cost-of-living relief for struggling West Australians ‘hasn’t changed’ despite reports it is set to hike power and water prices by up to 3 per cent next month.
Jessica Evensen
In a fiery press conference, Meredith Hammat was repeatedly pressed on whether she agreed with the Australian Medical Association WA’s ‘profound concern’ over the bare knuckle boxing event slated for RAC Arena.
Hundreds of WA homeowners, who say they are the forgotten victims of the Iplex pipes debacle, are still waiting on authorities to conclude an investigation that spans two years.
John Flint
Premier Roger Cook is expected to urge the Prime Minister to prioritise reforms to Australia’s environmental approvals system during Tuesday’s Federal Cabinet meeting in Perth.
Caitlyn Rintoul
Former Mark McGowan staffer and lobbyist Mark Reed is expected to be named the ALP’s new State secretary.
Joe Spagnolo
Roger Cook has issued a fresh defence of his Government’s handling of a proposed bare-knuckle fight in Perth next month.
Donald Trump’s escalated trade war with China has prompted the Premier to call a snap meeting of the State’s leading business leaders as fears grow global tensions will threaten WA’s prosperity.
The cashed-up State Government is set to hit West Australians up to 3 per cent more for their power and water as criticism grows about its spending priorities.
How on Earth has Roger Cook got himself into the situation of having to justify State-sanctioned bare-knuckle boxing? Seriously, is this the best we can do?
BEN HARVEY
“Intense” discussions appear to have put an end to a long-running, disruptive dispute between rail unions and a state government.
Clareese Packer and Joanne Williamson
An Australian state wants to pay bounty hunters to crack down on an “impossible” problem – but not everyone is on board.
The AEC has finished recounting votes for the electorate Goldstein, confirming who will take the highly-contested seat.
Emma Kirk
Commuter chaos will loom large across one major city for the rest of the year, as two major projects are almost finished.
Blair Jackson
The State Government will launch a review into how Native Title and cultural heritage processes can better interact with the mining industry.
Oliver Lane
Former Legal Aid WA general manager Bevan Warner has been appointed to the role of Ombudsman Western Australia, seven months after the role was vacated due to findings of serious misconduct.
The long-running dispute between a state government and train unions, which led to major disruptions, has ended with a deal agreed to.
Joanne Williamson
A major working from home lie has been exposed, as a report from Australia’s Productivity Commissioner casts a new light on the contentious debate.
Call centre staff helping victims of domestic violence and children are the latest workers to push back against a mandated return to the office.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has given a brutal one-word answer on the future of a planned mini city in Sydney after a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ $5bn project was shot down.
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