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Wednesday will see the release of the first inflation data since last month's interest rate rise. (AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumInflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike

The first round of inflation data released after the Reserve Bank chose to lift interest rates will be handed down.

Andrew Brown

Senator Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has overtaken the Coalition in national polls. NewsWire / John Gass

POLITICSPremium‘Dividing’: Albo’s call on One Nation’s rise

Anthony Albanese has weighed in on One Nation’s meteoric rise in the polls as it appears set to decimate the Liberals at the South Australian election.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Some 34 women and children are trying to travel to Australia from a Syrian refugee camp. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremium'Don't want them back': threat to returning ISIS brides

Security agencies have not given any advice that would allow the government to bar a cohort of so-called "ISIS brides" from getting passports, a minister says.

Andrew Brown

Don Farrell will advocate for free trade when he travels to the US this week.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Regrettable’: Trade MP America-bound after tariff hike

Don Farrell will advocate for free trade when he travels to America this week in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s fresh imposition of a 15 per cent global tariff.

Katina Curtis

Many downsizing baby boomers wouldn't have to pay stamp duty under one party's election pledge. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumEmpty nesters to get stamp duty windfall in $70m pledge

Baby boomers are set to pocket stamp duty savings as part of one government's election pledge, but there are strict rules to receive the savings.

Melissa Meehan

Multiple attendees booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the vigil. NewsWire / Tom Parrish

POLITICSPremiumAlbo breaks silence on Bondi booing

Anthony Albanese has broken his silence on the angry reception he got at a major memorial for victims of the Bondi terror attack.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Labor senior minister Sabine Winton broke the cardinal rule of politics: Never show your opponents they have gotten under your skin.

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A gaffe that suggests WA Labor could be overconfident

You don’t call an MP an ‘arsehole’ in Parliament – regardless of the circumstances. 

Joe Spagnolo

The Epstein files provide the opportunity to expose many of his associates to public humiliation. (EPA PHOTO)

Human RightsPremiumShun and shame: how to treat Epstein associates

Journalists from the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia will discuss the systems that protected sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and failed women.

Maeve Bannister

Those present at Jim Chalmers' 2025 economic roundtable praised his ambition and initiative. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumBe bold in May budget, roundtable guests urge Chalmers

It's too early to tell whether Jim Chalmers' productivity roundtable will result in meaningful change for Australia's economy. The May budget could be crucial.

Jacob Shteyman

Australia's navy is getting hands-on experience working with a nuclear submarine. (Colin Murty/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumMajor first for navy workers with UK nuclear sub visit

The arrival of Britain's HMS Anson marks the first time Australian navy personnel will have the chance to work on a UK nuclear submarine on home shores.

Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown

Jesse Hogan of WA celebrates a goal with Chad Warner during the 2026 AFL Origin match at Optus Stadium on February 14, 2026 in Perth.

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The West Australian exclusive
Three way State of Origin Perth carnival on the cards

The Cook Government has upped the ante to make WA the home of AFL State of Origin, telling the AFL it wants a footy carnival next year featuring WA, Victoria and South Australia.

Joe Spagnolo

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti says the upcoming federal decision on WA’s GST is the most important for the State in a decade.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
How WA’s case to keep GST has been strengthened

The State Government believes its case to retain its GST share has been strengthened by nearly 5000 West Australians who have said there should be no change.

Joe Spagnolo

The federal Opposition has repeated calls for the Albanese Government to come clean on attempts by a group of ISIS brides and their children to return to Australia, as confusion reigns over what role federal authorities are playing in their attempted repatriation.

Federal PoliticsCommentsOpposition demands ISIS brides answers

The federal Opposition has repeated calls for the Albanese Government to come clean on attempts by a group of ISIS brides and their children to return to Australia.

Joe Spagnolo

A 20-year-old Campbell man has been charged over an allege defence industry event attack at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra. Image: NewsWire

CrimeMan charged over alleged Defence attack

A man has been charged after allegedly throwing an incendiary device into a Defence event at a Hyatt Hotel in Canberra.

Emma Kirk

Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate Jack Dimmack looks out at the horizon as bridge watch on HMAS Toowoomba while in the South China Sea. LSIS Zac Dingle

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The West Australian exclusive
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Taiwan’s military confronts Navy in sensitive waters transit

Taiwan’s Air Force has warned an Australian navy helicopter to leave sensitive airspace during an overnight maritime operation in which an Anzac-class warship transited through contested waters near China. 

Andrew Greene

A man has been charged over a plot to disrupt a major defence conference at a Canberra hotel. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumCharges after 'lit incendiary device' thrown into hotel

A man has been arrested by counter-terrorism police after rocks and an incendiary device were thrown through a window at a defence conference.

Dominic Giannini

State and federal leaders have rung in the Lunar New Year in Melbourne. NewsWire/ David Crosling

NewsPremiumNew year, new threat for Aussie leaders

Political leaders have gathered for an uneasy Chinese New Year celebration, as the major parties face an insurgent One Nation.

Nathan Schmidt

Shane Love says he intends leading the WA Nationals to the next election.

PoliticsCommentsPremiumMore Love for Nats: Leader recommits to running in 2029

WA Nationals leader Shane Love has snuffed out speculation he will retire from politics at the 2029 election, saying he intends leading the party to the next poll.

Joe Spagnolo

South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas MP is on track for an easy victory. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsPremiumPauline heads south for ‘testbed’ election

Pauline Hanson has kicked off One Nation’s campaign in South Australia, the fate of which will be a “testbed for Australia”.

Nathan Schmidt

Tanya Plibersek has announced a boost to social service payments to take effect from March 20. Image: NewsWire

NewsPremiumCash boost for millions of Aussies in weeks

About five million Aussies are in line for a big boost to their regular payments in just a matter of weeks.

Emma Kirk

Australia's legislative processes are the subject of a new integrity watchdog report. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumHate speech laws after Bondi attack were rushed: report

Laws to strengthen Australia's security in the wake of the Bondi shootings were rushed, according to a new report from the Centre for Public Integrity.

Dominic Giannini

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ANIMALSPremiumGrim detail in Aussie shark attack horror

Australia has been handed an unenviable global title in the wake of a series of horrific shark attacks, with one state standing out as particularly troublesome.

Aris Schuler-Shah

There is no end in sight for a growing mountain of waste accumulating south of Perth which is drawing criticism.

WA NewsCommentsPremium‘Eyesore’ waste mountain to remain as park plans floated

There is no end in sight for a growing mountain of waste accumulating south of Perth, which is drawing criticism despite being only two thirds of the way to its expected height. 

Brooke Rolfe

Labor's Peter Malinauskas and Liberal Leader Ashton Hurn have kicked off the SA election campaign. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumElection starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge

South Australia's election campaign has officially kicked off with Labor tipped to win easily as the Liberals try to fend off a challenge from One Nation.

Abe Maddison and Dominic Giannini