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The WA government is considering adding extra public holidays to potentially boost productivity. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumMore holidays in richest state could boost productivity

A public holiday review is under way in a western state to potentially better align it with the rest of country and boost productivity.

Aaron Bunch

Anthony Albanese is in Shanghai as part of a six-day China tour focused on boosting economic and trade ties. 

Federal PoliticsCommentsPM backs status quo on Taiwan in face of US pressure

Anthony Albanese has declined to reveal whether Australia would join the US in a war with China over Taiwan or commit to deploying any of the nuclear-powered submarines it obtains under the AUKUS program. 

Nicola Smith

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

EconomyPremiumJim Chalmers defends ‘controversial’ RBA remarks

When the RBA stunned financial markets by keeping rates on hold, Dr Chalmers noted the overwhelming expectation of a cut and the split vote on the call by the RBA’s board.

Sean Smith

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BreakingPremiumUS bombshell hits PM’s China trip

Donald Trump’s security adviser has said the US ‘will not be deterred’ on its call for allies to boost defence spending, warning of ‘frank conversations’ with allies.

Jessica Wang

The Queensland government is to hold a commission of inquiry into the operations of the CFMEU. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPowerful inquiry to probe CFMEU's 'thug' culture

A state inquiry will target violence, misogyny and standover tactics within the CFMEU as a premier vows to fix the building union's broken culture.

Abe Maddison

The Australian government has reiterated its stance on troop deployments amid questions over Taiwan. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

DefencePremiumAustralia rejects US call to declare Taiwan war role

Australia won't pre-commit its troops to a potential war with China over Taiwan, despite a reported US request to declare its stance.

Tess Ikonomou

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newsPremiumAus prepared for Chinese spies at war games

As Australia gets ready to kick off its largest war games with the US, the acting defence minister said the ADF was ready and expecting Chinese spy ships to observe.

Jessica Wang

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is on a three-day visit to North Korea. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumRussia warns against security alliance targeting NKorea

Moscow's top diplomat has met with the North Korean leader and warned the US, South Korea and Japan against forming a security alliance targeting Russia's ally.

HYUNG-JIN KIM

Anthony Albanese is set to visit China amid a cloud of controversy over Chinese ownership and Australia’s defence ties with the US.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbanese touts tourism ahead of tricky China talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will opt for a soft launch on his six-day official trip to China, promoting Australia to Chinese tourism groups ahead of tough talks with the country’s leaders.

Nicola Smith

Federal Opposition leader Sussan Ley will meet with Basil Zempilas in Perth on Monday.

LiberalCommentsPremiumLiberal leaders to discuss why WA has turned back on party

Sussan Ley will meet with Basil Zempilas in Perth on Monday for fresh talks as Liberals digest why West Australians have turned their backs on the once-strong party.

Joe Spagnolo

Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris with an inset of the reserve in Nedlands earmarked for the park.

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Ben HarveyCommentsPremium
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City of Nedlands is proof democracy doesn’t always work

There’s a political adage that decisions are made by those who show up. Unfortunately for the electors in Nedlands, this is who showed up.

Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey

Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon stepped out in Shanghai with former Socceroo Kevin Muscat. (Dominic Lorrimer/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPM juggles military tensions amid football diplomacy

The prime minister is struggling to avoid the US-sized elephant in the room as questions of military allegiance overshadow his six-day tour of China.

Jacob Shteyman

Rosie O'Donnell has criticised the Trump administration in the wake of the deadly Texas floods. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumTrump threatens to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship

US President Donald Trump has called comedian and activist Rosie O'Donnell a "Threat to Humanity" and said he is considering revoking her US citizenship.

Staff Writers

Mr Albanese has touched down in China, where he is hoping to appeal to holidaymakers to visit Australia with a revamped tourism campaign. NewsWire / Nikki Short

POLITICSPremiumAlbo’s China pitch revamps iconic campaign

Anthony Albanese has revamped an iconic Aussie tourism campaign in a bold pitch to convince Chinese holiday makers the country has more to offer than the world’s best beef, red wine and lobsters.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Premier Roger Cook promises no changes will be made without public input.

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State PoliticsCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Huge changes to WA public holidays being considered

The changes would mean West Australians get 13 public holidays a calendar year, instead of 11, bringing the State into line with Victoria, the Northern Territory and the ACT.

Joe Spagnolo

Paul Lennon has poked Tasmania's election campaign, exposing what he says is a non-serious policy. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

ElectionPremiumWebsite, business name-slanging in election campaign

A state election campaign has descended into mud-slinging about business name registration and a website used to explain health policy.

Ethan James

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POLITICSPremiumNationals rule out state’s Coalition deal

The Nationals have ruled out forming a Coalition with one state’s Liberal party just days ahead of voters going to the ballot box.

Cameron Micallef

The eventual total reduction in the US State Department workforce will be nearly 3000. (AP PHOTO)

Law and orderPremiumUS State Department lays off more than 1350 employees

State Department layoffs are the first step of a restructuring that President Donald Trump has sought to ensure US foreign policy is aligned with his agenda.

Humeyra Pamuk

The World Heritage Committee in France has added the Murujuga Cultural Landscape to its global list. (HANDOUT/CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

environmental issueCommentsAncient rock art near gas hub gets World Heritage listing

An ancient Indigenous rock art collection close to Woodside’s Burrup gas hub been recognised as a World Heritage-listed site.

Staff Writers

The home stretch: Tasmanians head to the polls for the second time in 14 months next Saturday. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumSnap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

All signs point to another hung parliament in a state heading to its fourth election in the space of seven years.

Ethan James

Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the US and China should translate consensus into policies and actions. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumRubio at ASEAN says good chance of Trump-Xi talks soon

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says after talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi the presidents of the United States and China are likely to meet soon.

Staff Writers

Housing Minister John Carey at his home in Perth.

state politicsCommentsPremiumWhy Carey says he can’t win the fight over social housing

Bit by bit, brick by brick, lego fanatic John Carey is determined to build WA’s way out of lingering hospital and housing crises, taking on what is arguably the Cook Government’s toughest tasks. 

Jessica Page

The main focus of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to China will be building business links. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPM to walk diplomatic tightrope in crucial China visit

Business opportunities will rub up against security and ideological tensions as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leads an Australian delegation to China.

Jacob Shteyman

The European Union drew up countermeasures against United States tariffs but has not imposed them. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumEU waits as Trump keeps world guessing on tariff plans

European Union officials believe they may receive a letter from US President Donald Trump outlining tariff levels for the bloc.

Staff Writers