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The Youth Parliament in action.

Practising PoliticiansMid West pair to represent region at 2026 Youth Parliament

Two young people from the Mid West, who both share a passion for making a difference and speaking up for what they believe in, have been selected to be part of this year’s Youth Parliament.

Sienna Seychell

Minister for Health and Mental Health Meredith Hammat.

2026-2027 budgetNew funding for sexual assault support service in Geraldton

The State Government has committed $3.7 million to support survivors of sexual assault for the next two years, including for services based in Geraldton. 

Sally Q Davies

AISWA executive director Chris Massey.

EducationDesperate independent schools’ plea to Cook for $25m in help

Falling apart classrooms and inadequate facilities have WA’s independent schools pleading for $25 million in taxpayer funds from the State Government in the upcoming Budget.

Brooke Rolfe

The Treasurer concedes the latest inflation figures are ‘confronting’.

Federal PoliticsJim Chalmers insists Iran war to blame for inflation surge

The Treasurer concedes the latest inflation figures are ‘confronting’ and has used a string of media interviews to again pin the increase to soaring fuel and oil costs caused by the war in the Middle East.

Andrew Greene

Federal Politics

The Cook Government is warning Canberra that ‘a lot of time and effort’ is needed to ensure a radical overhaul of the NDIS doesn’t leave disabled WA kids behind. 

federal politicsWA’s plea not to led kids fall through cracks in the NDIS

Rita Saffioti is warning Canberra that ‘a lot of time and effort’ is needed to ensure a radical overhaul of the NDIS doesn’t leave disabled WA kids behind. 

Jessica Page

Tony Burke has accused the Opposition Leader of “ugly” attacks against new arrivals to Australia. 

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‘Immigration the answer, not the problem’: Burke

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has praised Australia’s growing Indian population and declared ‘getting the right immigrants’ is part of the solution to the country’s housing crisis. 

Andrew Greene

The ACTU is pushing for an extra week of annual leave to be added to the Australian workforce.

Workplace MattersBusiness leaders slam union push for four-day work week

Business groups have baulked at the Australian Council of Trade Union’s fresh push for radical changes to working conditions, describing them as tone deaf wishful thinking.

Rebecca Le May

Anthony Albanese says Australia will have “private” discussions with the US.

Federal PoliticsPM not ruling out sending Aussie troops to reopen Strait

The Prime Minister says Australia will have ‘private’ discussions with the United States about whether to contribute military personnel to an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

Andrew Greene

State Politics

Indicative image of the Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

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Perth’s game-changing cancer centre gets $750m green light

Perth’s one-stop cancer centre that has been in limbo for four years is finally set to get the green light, The West Australian can reveal.

Jessica Page

The Cook Government is warning Canberra that ‘a lot of time and effort’ is needed to ensure a radical overhaul of the NDIS doesn’t leave disabled WA kids behind. 

federal politicsWA’s plea not to led kids fall through cracks in the NDIS

Rita Saffioti is warning Canberra that ‘a lot of time and effort’ is needed to ensure a radical overhaul of the NDIS doesn’t leave disabled WA kids behind. 

Jessica Page

Ms Sanderson said the extension of the program would help maintain a pathway of students into critical sectors.

State PoliticsFree TAFE spots extended for 2027 in $216m Budget lifeline

Fee-free TAFE spots will be available for another year after Skills and TAFE Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson announced more than $200 million would be included for the sector in next week’s State budget.

Oliver Lane

Ambulance ramping outside the Emergency Department of Royal Perth Hospital.

state politicsRamping horror as WA records worst April figures since COVID

The Health Minister is blaming more than 4000 hours of ambulance ramping in April on hospitals picking up the slack for aged care.

Jessica Page

Local Government

Albany mayor Greg Stocks has called for a minimum compensation package for residents and businesses affected by the loss of the city’s mains gas network.

gas switch cashMayor calls for financial compensation for gas transition

A call for the State Government to financially compensate the thousands of residents affected by ATCO’s decommissioning of the city’s reticulated gas network has been made by the City of Albany.

Melissa Sheil

Resigning councillor Craig Buchanan outside the City of Rockingham’s administration building.

WA NewsReason behind Rockingham councillor’s shock resignation

A City of Rockingham councillor who sensationally resigned just months after council elections has revealed the reason behind the move.

Rachel Fenner

Cottesloe council will vote on endorsing a proposed sub-lease of the North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club’s ski shed roof — in the event the sauna gets the planning greenlight.

Local GovernmentCottesloe locals concerned over plans for rooftop sauna

The site is currently used as an informal seating area for customers of neighbouring eateries, such as Magic Apple Wholefoods and Longview Cottesloe, and beachgoers regularly gather there on plastic chairs.

Harriet Flinn

Retrospective approval for the solid metal Colorbond fence of a property on Lorimer Road has been rejected by council.

Local GovernmentWhy $100k fence has landed Perth property owner in court

A controversial 200m Colorbond steel fence that divided the Cockburn council two weeks ago will have its fate decided by the State Administrative Tribunal.

Eliana Hullett

World Politics

The US president has nominated ex-Virginia representative David Brat as ambassador to Australia. (AP PHOTO)

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Trump’s ambassador pick set to back AUKUS if confirmed

President Donald Trump’s pick for next US Ambassador to Australia has told close confidantes he will help advocate for the AUKUS submarine deal if he is approved for the Canberra posting.

Andrew Greene

The royal commission into the Bondi terror attack says the tragedy could not have been stopped.

Middle EastFears ‘burning questions’ remain after RC report handed down

RECAP: A peak body for the Australian Jewish community has raised fears over ‘burning questions’ that still remain following the release of the royal commission’s report into the Bondi massacre.

Kimberley Braddish and Madeline Cove

Just hours after the monarch talked up the AUKUS partnership, the King presented Trump with a relic from a British World War II submarine which operated from Perth and carried the President’s name.

AustraliaKing hints at AUKUS ties by gifting Trump submarine relic

Just hours after the monarch talked up the AUKUS partnership, the King presented Trump with a relic from a British World War II submarine which operated from Perth and carried the President’s name.

Andrew Greene

Anthony Albanese says Aussie fuel is secure amid concerns.

Middle EastAlbanese says fuel secure as King Charles flags AUKUS role

Anthony Albanese has assured Australians fuel supplies are secure, as King Charles used his US address to highlight AUKUS as key to shared prosperity.

Madeline Cove