Bowler staying independent
Independent MLA for Kalgoorlie John Bowler says he'll never rejoin the ALP, despite being cleared by the CCC
View ArticleAbbott on campaign trail in Perth
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott tried to boost his appeal to women voters during a campaign speech in Perth.
View ArticleLeaders prepare to go head-to-head
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says tonight's leaders' debate will be an interesting contest for viewers. Ms Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott are set to go head-to-head in an hour-long contest...
View ArticleMiners urged to vote for Liberals
Diggers and Dealers Chairman Barry Eldridge has used a traditionally apolitical WA mining conference to call on delegates to vote for the Coalition in the Federal election.
View ArticleElectorate mood for WA Labor leadership change important
The mood of WA voters is important in deciding WA Labor leadership says political analyst.
View ArticleLeonora asylum seekers better off in city: Shire
The Shire of Leonora has backed plans for teenage asylum seekers at the local detention centre to be moved into community care.
View ArticleGillard V Rudd: Labor leadership showdown
Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard will go head-to-head in an ALP leadership ballot on Monday morning, 7am WST.
View ArticleMoore blames mining tax for hampering investment
The Mines Minister, Norman Moore, says WA could attract more mining investment if the Federal Government stopped pushing for a mining tax.
View ArticleLabor claims Royalties funds distributed unfairly
The State Opposition Leader Mark McGowan says he does not believe the Royalties for Regions scheme is being distributed fairly.
View ArticleTeachers union demands more resources for schools
The Teachers Union has issued a raft of election demands to both major parties, calling for more funding and resources for schools.
View ArticleUnion keen for more regional police
The WA Police Union says it is good to see law and order at the forefront of election promises and hopes it will mean a boost police numbers in regional WA.
View ArticleNationals incensed over ALP preferencing
The Western Australian Nationals' president says a WA Labor election strategy is a clear move to attempt to kill the party's influence and the Royalties for Regions policy.
View ArticleMcGowan pledges to keep Royalties for Regions
Western Australian Opposition Leader Mark McGowan has hit back at accusations he is deliberately targeting the Nationals and does not support the Royalties for Regions scheme.
View ArticleLabor accused of trying to kill GM canola industry
The Western Australian Opposition has been accused of using "mischievous" tactics to attempt to kill the genetically modified (GM) canola industry while at the same time saying it will not ban the...
View ArticleALP pledges inquiry into local govt
WA Labor has promised to conduct a parliamentary inquiry into local government if it wins next month's election.
View ArticleLabor rejects rural policies criticism
The Western Australian Opposition has dismissed accusations its policies leave too many unanswered questions about key issues facing rural communities.
View ArticleMiners fear tax could be extended
There's concern that even more mining companies may have to pay a mineral resource rent tax (MRRT) after a High Court challenge to its validity was thrown out today.
View ArticleALP doesn't have what it takes to win election, says former WA Labor premier...
The ALP in Western Australia does not have what it takes to win the 2017 state election, former Labor premier Brian Burke says, adding that nationwide the party is "pretty ordinary at the moment".
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