Category : State Politics


WA Govt Mocks Perth Park Protest Size in Parliament

WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti ridiculed a protest against the Burswood racetrack redevelopment, comparing its turnout to her cousin's birthday. The Cook Government defends the $61m Perth Park project amid business case scrutiny. Read the full debate.

WA Opposition Backs Fast-Track Approvals Bill

WA's opposition has backed a government bill to fast-track major project approvals, but critics warn it could create new bottlenecks and sideline environmental concerns. Read the full analysis.

Coup Rumours Revive Premier's Execution Edict Memories

Rumours of a political coup in South Australia have resurfaced, drawing unsettling parallels to Premier Smithson's own controversial 'execution edict' from his past. Explore the details and implications for state politics.

Iron ore price surge to add $2B to WA budget

Western Australia's budget is set for a $2 billion upgrade as iron ore royalties soar above forecasts. Premier Cook pledges funds for health and housing. Read the full analysis.

WA Electoral Commissioner Told to Quit or Be Sacked

WA's Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy has been told to resign or face dismissal after a scathing report into the bungled March 8 state election. Read the full details of the investigation's findings.

$8.9m in old MyWay funds stuck in limbo

A year after Canberra's troubled switch to MyWay+, $8.9 million of passenger cash remains stranded in the old system. Discover the fallout from the 'significant failure' and what's being done.

Burswood Race Track Business Case Under Fire

A political battle erupts over Perth's $218m Burswood race track as scrutiny reveals the economic benefits were significantly overstated. Discover the real numbers behind the controversial project.

SA Lawmaker Demands Weapons Export Review

Independent MLC Tammy Franks introduces motion calling for SA Government to divest from companies potentially complicit in Palestinian human rights abuses. Learn more.

WA Police 40,000 overtime hours for summer crime

WA Police launch a major summer crackdown with 40,000 overtime hours funded by a $5 million state government injection. Expect a heightened police presence across entertainment precincts and regional areas.

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