Cook’s environment record an election headache in Labor heartland
The Cook government’s decision to lobby against the Albanese government’s Nature Positive plans have caused headaches for Labor in at least one WA heartland seat.
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Health focus in WA race for votes
While iron ore royalties have delivered a windfall to WA’s coffers, the state’s hospital system has been marred by record-high rates of ambulance ramping, industrial action and a number of high-profile incidents.
Anti-gas activists escape jail for protest outside Woodside CEO’s home
The trio behind a controversial attempted protest at the home of Woodside chief executive Meg O’Neill have learnt their fate for the stunt.
Labor turns state election spotlight on ‘polarising’ Liberal mayor Zempilas
Labor has formed a view off the back of doorknocking and research that Basil Zempilas is a polarising figure among voters
Cook passes buck on health crisis
The Productivity Commission’s findings on the WA health system came as the Liberal opposition unveiled a $20,000 cash bonus for nursing students.
Newspoll prompts Premier to distance PM
You are far more likely to find the Prime Minister’s face on the WA Liberals’ campaigning material than that of Labor.
Newspoll: Roger is Cooking but PM off the boil in the west
Half of voters in the crucial election state of Western Australia believe Anthony Albanese does not deserve to be re-elected, despite Premer Roger Cook being on the verge of delivering a third landslide victory for WA Labor.
Despite leaders’ pep talks, there’s no doubt where this is headed
The only two people who say they are uncertain about the likely outcome of next month’s WA election are Premier Roger Cook and Liberal leader Libby Mettam.
Cook brushes Basil from outset
Roger Cook has slammed Basil Zempilas as a ‘corrosive’ influence who would topple Liberal leader Libby Mettam at the earliest opportunity.
Woodside CEO home protester flags police complaint
An activist awaiting sentencing over his role in an attempted protest at the home of Woodside Energy’s CEO says he plans to lodge a complaint against WA police after an officer pulled a gun on him.
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