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
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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.
Woodside CEO protesters guilty but unrepentant
Four anti-gas activists behind a controversial attempted protest at the home of Woodside Energy CEO have pleaded guilty to a string of offences after prosecutors agreed to drop the most serious charge.
‘I never wanted any of that to be known’: Survivor quizzed over abuse silence
Dion Barber did not disclose the full extent of the abuse he says he suffered at the hands of his stepfather, father and grandfather even when making a claim for criminal injuries compensation
Choice for ward of state: ‘abuser or the street’
Dion Barber also described some of the sexual abuse he experienced from his father and grandparents during his time under the legal care of the state.
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