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Inquiry into WA state election after Labor win

Inquiry into WA state election after Labor win

Hot off its thumping third term election win, the WA Cook Labor government has commissioned an inquiry into the state poll amid complaints about how it was run.

Door ajar for 'fast-tracked' AFL stadium process

Door ajar for 'fast-tracked' AFL stadium process

Door ajar for 'fast-tracked' AFL stadium process

Door ajar for 'fast-tracked' AFL stadium process

Tasmania's premier is seeking advice on alternative ways to progress the state's AFL stadium, after a report outlined cost blowouts and a tight time frame.

Interference blame game as top cop quits six weeks in

Interference blame game as top cop quits six weeks in

Interference blame game as top cop quits six weeks in

Interference blame game as top cop quits six weeks in

The race is on to find a state's third police boss this year after the acting chief quit suddenly, saying he can't commit to a five-year term.

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Coalition plan to guide investors through 'front door'

Coalition plan to guide investors through 'front door'

Major projects will be fast-tracked through a national investment office pledged by the coalition if it wins the election, over-riding regulators and red tape.

Premier hails hate law revamp as toughest in the nation

Premier hails hate law revamp as toughest in the nation

Laws to tackle deepening hate and division have passed in parliament after a state government bowed to demands for greater safeguards.

'Chainsaw massacre' to cull public service under Dutton

'Chainsaw massacre' to cull public service under Dutton

Labor has likened coalition plans to slash one in five public service jobs to a horror movie, saying it would hurt communities without saving taxpayer dollars.

PM derides 'aggro' Dutton as US tariff threat looms

PM derides 'aggro' Dutton as US tariff threat looms

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are talking up their credentials for dealing with Donald Trump as they brace for potentially far-reaching American tariffs.

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U-turn on gas-guzzler fines could penalise motorists

U-turn on gas-guzzler fines could penalise motorists

U-turn on gas-guzzler fines could penalise motorists

U-turn on gas-guzzler fines could penalise motorists

Carmakers who fail to meet environmental standards will not be penalised under proposed changes expected during the election campaign.

Housing and crime spearhead Dutton's pitch in key seats

Housing and crime spearhead Dutton's pitch in key seats

Housing and crime spearhead Dutton's pitch in key seats

Housing and crime spearhead Dutton's pitch in key seats

Community safety is a key tenet of Peter Dutton's pitch to voters as he positions himself as a strong leader in contrast to a prime minister he brands as weak.

Labor pushes for workers' pay rise during campaign

Labor pushes for workers' pay rise during campaign

Labor pushes for workers' pay rise during campaign

Labor pushes for workers' pay rise during campaign

The prime minister is campaigning in a key battleground state after announcing Labor is pushing for a pay rise for millions of low-paid Australian workers.

Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament

Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament

Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament

Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament

A minority party will push for one per cent of the federal budget to be spent on "restoring" nature if the election produces a hung parliament.

Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of JFK's killing

Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of JFK's killing

Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of JFK's killing

Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of JFK's killing

Director Oliver Stone has called on the US Congress to reinvestigate the 1963 assassination of President John F Kennedy.

Pitch to ditch rail loop risks 'referendum on trains'

Pitch to ditch rail loop risks 'referendum on trains'

Pitch to ditch rail loop risks 'referendum on trains'

Pitch to ditch rail loop risks 'referendum on trains'

A pledge to redirect federal funding from a rail loop to an airport line risks turning the election into a referendum on trains, a political scientist warns.

'Doing it for them': independent aiming to oust Dutton

'Doing it for them': independent aiming to oust Dutton

'Doing it for them': independent aiming to oust Dutton

'Doing it for them': independent aiming to oust Dutton

A "divisive" Peter Dutton is more interested in clinching the nation's top job than working for his electorate, says an independent looking to unseat him.

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Far right calls on France to rally against Le Pen's ban

Marine Le Pen's party has called for protests across France after the far-right leader of was convicted embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office.

Hitting the brakes: hybrid sales clouded by tax cut end

A tax concession for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles has come to the end of the road and experts say it could affect future car sales and emissions.

Dutton accused of Trump turn with school 'agenda' claim

The opposition leader has been accused of taking a leaf out of the US president's playbook with his comments on teachers and school funding.

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Flawed costings, hasty decisions and a lack of due diligence have been identified by a scathing report into Victoria's handling of the Commonwealth Games.

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PM heads to Victoria to fight for crucial seats

The prime minister has arrived in Victoria where the two major parties are fighting for a number of seats, as the state could determine who wins the election.

Taxpayers win as biggest power plant keeps itself open

Origin Energy has tossed a "security blanket" for Australia's largest coal power station for the coming year, saving taxpayers up to $225 million.

Former PM mocks Trump with impression as tariffs loom

Donald Trump has been ridiculed by a former prime minister, as voters question which Australian leader would best deal with the US president.

Free-roaming killer cats cost the economy billions

Large-scale cat desexing programs and 24-hour kitty curfews have been recommended to curb Australia's exploding feline population and protect native species.

Stadium still the goal as report sinks boot into plan

Proponents of a waterfront stadium to host a new AFL team say they are committed to the project despite a report estimating it will cost much more to build.

Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users

Dating app platforms have signed up to a voluntary safety code, putting in place proactive measures to protect users from being abused.

Libs rebuked for calling Pacific climate bid 'madness'

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is being warned abandoning a bid to co-host a major climate conference with the Pacific damages Australia's credibility.

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