Politics
WA Labor’s Secret Harbour candidate Georgia Tree has refused to back down from past comments criticizing her party's internal culture, while Premier Roger Cook has defended her as a straight-shooter.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s highly centralized leadership style has brought discipline to his cabinet, but relying on one man to settle major policy disputes carries immense political risk. As crucial decisions on migration and gambling reform loom, the PM faces a testing parliamentary sitting week.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing intense backlash from the federal opposition and diplomatic figures over controversial remarks regarding a gift from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The Coalition has demanded a personal apology, warning that the comments have strained relations with a key strategic partner.
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin has delivered a sobering assessment of Australia's progress on safety initiatives. Her inaugural report card warns that underfunded frontline services are failing to keep up with demand while politicians remain by a politically sidelined by political after quiet crises.
WA’s anti-corruption chief Michael Corboy warns that a lack of jurisdiction over private government contractors and severe funding limits are leaving key public services vulnerable to misconduct.
New NAPLAN data reveals nearly 40 per cent of Western Australian Year 3 students are falling short in numeracy, sparking heated debate over classroom funding and teacher burnout.