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Premier Roger Cook has declared Kwinana the ‘centre of the universe’ as he triggers powerful new laws to fast-track a massive wave of renewable energy projects and overhaul the State’s industrial heartland.

State PoliticsCommentsCook’s bold plan to fast-track WA’s industrial future

Premier Roger Cook has declared Kwinana the ‘centre of the universe’ as he triggers powerful new laws to fast-track a massive wave of renewable energy projects and overhaul the State’s industrial heartland.

Caitlin Vinci

Last month WA Premier Roger Cook said fuel rationing would be left to the final stage. But the plan warns levels three and four could change if needed.

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Cook warning adds to gloom over fuel and rates fears

The blaze at Viva Energy’s Corio oil refinery in Victoria has added to fears that WA’s hopes of avoiding tougher fuel security measures — and perhaps fuel restrictions — may well have gone up in smoke too.

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NEWSPremiumHuge move for Bondi terror attack anniversary

The daughter of one of the victims of the Bondi terror attack has backed council plans to mark the anniversary of one of Australia’s darkest days.

David Hannant

A One Nation seat is in doubt after uncounted votes were discovered.

SA NewsCommentsOne Nation chaos as uncounted votes discovered

The Electoral Commission of South Australia has ordered a recount for a seat won by One Nation after discovering ballots that had not been counted. 

Max Corstorphan

Premier Roger Cook defended the size of the four million litre diesel reserve on Wednesday.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumPremier defends ‘small’ size of State-first diesel reserve

Roger Cook insists the first State-owned fuel reserve in WA’s north is only there to address small-scale needs after it was criticised for its small size.

Oliver Lane

Premier Roger Cook at the under contruction Bel-Air apartments in Belmont today.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumState claims it’s safe in $250m apartment underwriting plan

Taxpayers will not be at risk of footing a multi-million dollar bill for constructors going under, Treasurer Rita Saffioti says, after announcing the Government will underwrite apartments unable to be built.

Oliver Lane

Three senior Ministers quit Jacinta Allan’s front bench on Monday, with the Premier announcing replacements on Wednesday.

POLITICSMajor update after resignation bombshell

The Victorian Premier has revealed the reshuffle of senior ministers following a mass resignation earlier in the week.

Blair Jackson

Premier Roger Cook and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti announce measures to keep WA’s aviation and freight industries moving.

PropertyCommentsWA set for 1200 new apartments under new plan

Taxpayers will fork out hundreds of millions of dollars underwriting the build of apartments as part of a pre-budget pledge by the Cook Government to address the ever worsening housing crisis.

Oliver Lane and Kim Macdonald

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has revealed which Labor members have been elevated to cabinet. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

POLITICSPremiumJacinta’s move after mass resignations

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has promoted four new MPs to cabinet positions after a wave of shock resignations.

Euan Kennedy

Tracc Civil Managing Director Frank Janssen at a housing development in Hammond Park.

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New homes to cost $15k more as fuel and material prices soar

The cost of each residential lot in new estates will jump by up to $15,000 due to massive hikes to diesel prices and other materials, according to civil contractors.

Kim Macdonald

Mount Hospital staff are among 18,000 health workers who have been living with uncertainty since hospital operator Healthscope went belly up last year.

HealthCommentsPremiumMount Hospital uncertainty persists after operator collapse

The Cook Government is staying tight-lipped on calls to add the 224 bed facility to WA’s jam-packed public hospital system.

Rebecca Le May

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NEWSPremiumCouncils to hike bin fees as fuel costs soar

Multiple councils across NSW will hike waste management charges as global fuel shortages hit local bin truck operations.

Euan Kennedy

Premier Roger Cook speaks to the media outside Parliament, West Perth, on Tuesday. Carwyn Monck

State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumGovernment secures four million litres for diesel stockpile

WA will stockpile four million litres of diesel in the State’s north after the Cook Government secured the shipment as part of a strategic reserve.

Oliver Lane

The Corrective Services Minister said it would be difficult to transition the site into a prison.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumJail plan for COVID facility not a ‘quick and easy’ fix

The Corrective Services Minister has admitted a plan to transform the unused Bullsbrook COVID quarantine camp into a State-run jail would not be a ‘quick and easy fix’.

Oliver Lane

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COURTPremium‘Insanity’: Activist ridicules arrest

A 70-year-old activist attempted to “plead insanity” after ridiculing Queensland’s new hate speech laws for using a slogan in support of Palestine.

Kate Stephenson

Rapid bedside tests for common respiratory illnesses like the flu and Covid are being rolled out at new hospitals, with hopes to speed up patient flow ahead of the expected winter surge.

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Bedside flu and COVID tests expanded to free up hospitals

Rapid bedside tests for common respiratory illnesses like the flu and COVID are being rolled out at new hospitals, with hopes to speed up patient flow ahead of the expected winter surge.

Oliver Lane

Coogee Courtyard owner Dave Martin said he feared metered parking would drive customers away. ACA

NEWSPremiumOutrage over council’s parking ‘cash grab’

A Sydney council’s plan to introduce paid parking along its most popular beaches has sparked a furious backlash from locals, who have labelled it a “cash grab”.

Blake Antrobus

The Centre for National Resilience Perth on Gallagher Road near Bullsbrook. Sandra Jackson

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Perth’s empty $400m COVID facility eyed for prison expansion

The COVID quarantine camp, which houses 500 beds, has remained empty since it was built in 2022.

Ben Harvey

Premier Roger Cook said public schools will not follow Mandurah Catholic College's decision.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumPremier rejects toilet camera system for WA public schools

Premier Roger Cook confirmed if a Mandurah private school’s decision to install doorbell-style cameras outside toilets blocks will be rolled out in the public system.

Oliver Lane and Bethany Hiatt

Premier Roger Cook said it was “never ok” for anyone to take out their frustrations or anxieties on healthcare staff.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumCook condemns health worker assaults after shocking stats

The Premier has responded after it was revealed more than 4300 health workers were subject to violence and aggression in 2025.

Oliver Lane and Hannah Cross

Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson along with GSDC’s Natasha Monks, Samantha Rowe MLC and successful RED Grant applicants in Albany.

Grant fundingPremiumGreat Southern businesses to benefit from REDs funding

Six Great Southern businesses will take their next step forward after securing a share of $1.02m in Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant funding, aimed at driving new business growth. 

Amy Towers

Ms Allan said the Labor Party is convening on Tuesday to decide on a reshuffle. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

POLITICSPremiumMass resignations rock state parliament

Three Victorian Ministers have quit government ahead of November’s election, with Premier Jacinta Allan expected to announce a reshuffle imminently.

Blair Jackson, Euan Kennedy

Premier Roger Cook has announced an extra $500 million will be put towards the existing $1.5 billion to fund major hospital projects.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumMassive budget blowout hits key WA hospital projects fund

The cost of building major hospital projects has blown out by $500 million, just five months after three flagship projects were announced.

Oliver Lane

WA’s Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has warned fuel operators who are ‘continuing to rip off customers’ by failing to pass on the reduced fuel excise that they could face prosecution.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumEnergy Minister Sanderson puts rorting servos on notice

WA’s Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has warned fuel operators who are ‘continuing to rip off customers’ by failing to pass on the reduced fuel excise that they could face prosecution.

Bethany Hiatt