Roger Cook said it’s unclear when a repatriation flight will depart from The Netherlands to Perth, despite the passengers being given just 48 hours to quarantine in the European nation.
Jessica Page
Muslim leaders have slammed police for laying the “weakest possible” charges against a man after he allegedly threatened worshippers with a gun.
Blair Jackson
WA Premier Roger Cook touched down in Albany on Tuesday as part of his Seven Cities regional tour, touting the State Government’s multimillion-dollar investment in regional housing in the 2026-27 State Budget.
Jacki Elezovich
A public health alert has been issued for one Aussie capital after a confirmed case of a highly-contagious disease was linked to a returned overseas traveller.
Andrew Hedgman
Getting away with a broken promise requires a new mandate, a big majority, or a fall guy. Over to you, Jim.
Roe MLA Peter Rundle has labelled the State Budget “disappointing” for regional communities, saying key projects across his electorate had again missed out on funding.
Amy Towers
Flying high on another resounding election result, Pauline Hanson is putting the pieces in place to kick Labor out in two years’ time.
The Premier has flagged further financial assistance will be on the horizon for those forced to make the switch from Albany’s mains gas network, spruiking the Great Southern’s allocations in the 2026-27 Budget.
Melissa Sheil
More than 50,000 motorists were fined for an “honest mistake” last year in one state alone. Now, a new measure could change that.
Nathan Schmidt
“Hardened criminals” in one state are on notice, with tougher penalties for firebombings and shootings linked to organised crime to be introduced.
Ike Morris
A high workload is being blamed for a mass exodus of nurses in WA, but the union says there are signs of improvement.
The Opposition will use its main Budget reply to target Rita Saffioti over inflation, but won’t oppose the State Government’s $100 cash handout to every driver.
More discounts are being teased as likely to be included on a new gold card being rolled out for foster parents and grand-carers, as part of the Cook Government’s Budget.
Denmark Primary School will receive $400,000 for a carpark upgrade as part of the 2026 State Budget announced on May 7, with the project set to improve safety and access for families and students.
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has dismissed the threat of a One Nation surge in the West, dubbing Pauline Hanson’s outfit an East Coast party following their seismic breakthrough in New South Wales.
Caitlin Vinci
Sport Minister Rita Saffioti has taken a cheeky swipe at our Eastern States rivals while closing in on a massive deal to keep State of Origin in the West.
The shock Farrer by-election result has intensified political fallout after a Nationals MP left the door open to switching to One Nation
Under the new initiative, the government will commission a library of pre-approved designs that people can buy for a fraction of the cost of an architect.
The Premier warned voters not to risk handing power over to a divided opposition and ‘maybe one where One Nation plays a big role’.
A meagre 343 first home buyers in WA will pay no stamp duty under changes announced by the Cook Government in Thursday’s State Budget.
Joe Spagnolo
The Cook Government is spending $64 million on the coal-fired Muja Power Station – despite plans to shut it down.
Goods have soared by as much as 40 per cent in five years, putting WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti’s ‘cost of living-relief Budget’ under renewed scrutiny.
The first results for the hotly high stakes Farrer by-election are in, and they spell trouble for the embattled Liberals with One Nation well in front.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
The money — to be paid directly into bank accounts through the Government’s ServiceWA app — can be spent on anything, not just fuel, and will be available to about two million West Australians.
