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COURT‘Intemperate’ tweets put deal at risk: court

A journalist’s ‘intemperate’ tweets could torpedo his almost-finalised defamation settlement with a government employee and strident China critic, a court has heard.

Lane Sainty

Families reunitedCommentsPremiumOverseas parents set ‘to be allowed to Aus in weeks’

Australians who have parents overseas may soon be able to see their loved ones as Australia looks to make a major change to the definition of immediate families.

Kimberley Caines

AUKUSSmall businesses hit hard in shock deal

Hundreds of small Aussie businesses have suffered a huge blow in government deal.

Helena Burke

BREAKINGMajor change to reunite families for Christmas

A major change to who will be allowed into Australia is set to boost morale as states look to reopen international borders.

Courtney Gould

breakingScomo’s surprising climate backflip

After weeks of uncertainty as to who would represent Australia at the global climate conference, the PM has confirmed he will head to Glasgow.

Ellen Ransley

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LIVE: PM to give COVID-19 update

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is scheduled to hold a COVID-19 update at 11.30am.

COURTPorter appeal a ‘matter of principle’

A barrister has been asked to explain if Christian Porter’s appeal against a crucial court decision is a ‘fight about costs’ or something more.

Lane Sainty

politicsQuestion that flustered Labor leader

The Opposition Leader is under pressure to take strong action against an MP who admitted to branch stacking.

Ellen Ransley

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Feds steps in to end worsening Freo Port dispute

Federal Minister for Industrial Relations Michaelia Cash will intervene in the long-running industrial dispute at Fremantle Port, which is putting a stranglehold on the WA economy.

Danielle Le Messurier, Lanai Scarr, Jenne Brammer

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The West Australian exclusive
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Clive Palmer’s most outrageous move yet

Not content with suing the State of WA in an attempt to extract $30bn dollars, now the billionaire mining magnate has upped the stakes even further - taking on the entire nation.

Lanai Scarr

CrackdownPremiumBikies may be forced to don make-up

Plans for Australia’s strictest anti-gang laws could soon force bikies to cover up their tattoos with foundation.

Angie Raphael

BreakingPremiumUnder-siege MP Anthony Byrne quits

Embattled Labor MP Anthony Byrne has resigned from a powerful national security committee as questions remain over his misuse of taxpayer funds.

Courtney Gould

Under scrutinyCommentsPremiumBranch stacking Labor MP quits parliamentary committee

A Federal Labor MP involved in a branch stacking scandal has resigned from a powerful parliamentary committee.

Sarah Ison

NewsShocking vax status of vulnerable group

In what has been described as a ‘chaotic’ process, Indigenous vaccination rates are lagging more than 20 per cent behind the general population.

Ellen Ransley

PoliticsTwiggy’s bold message to ‘cop out’ MPs

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest delivered a warning to climate deniers.

Courtney Gould

‘Standing on the hose’PremiumTwiggy vents fury at ‘laggard’ MPs for climate failures

Andrew Forrest has told the National Press Club that ‘mums and dads’ are not responsible for global warming, pointing the finger at oil and gas companies ‘and the politicians who followed them’.

Sarah Ison

UPDATEDAustralian navy helicopter crashes in ocean

Three Royal Australian navy officers have suffered minor injuries after their helicopter crashed into the ocean near the Philippines.

Ellen Ransley

UpdatedPremiumBrittany Higgins sex assault accused in court

The man charged with sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins has appeared before court for the first time.

Courtney Gould and Lane Sainty

Eyes on ScoMoPremiumAndrew Forrest slams MPs over net zero ‘fearmongering’

Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest says emissions reduction targets of between 40 and 50 per cent are ‘absolutely necessary’ for Australia but MP ‘fearmongering’ is clouding the debate.

Kimberley Caines

Exclusive‘Disturbing’ action Albo won’t take

Outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie has lashed out at Anthony Albanese after a federal Labor MP confessed to misusing taxpayer funds.

Courtney Gould

Updated‘Disastrous’ Islamic event cancelled

Australia’s peak Muslim body has reacted after coming under fire for what’s been called a ‘completely inappropriate’ decision.

Ellen Ransley

Conflict of interestCommentsPremiumCall for star Labor candidate to quit local govt role

Tracey Roberts is under pressure to stand down as president of the WA Local Government Association.

Peter Law

QR codeSecret about state’s QR code system exposed

One state has been secretly doing one thing to QR code information that could put it at risk of breaching legal directions, a report has found.

Emily Cosenza

TravelQantas slammed for sacking workers

A decision for Australia’s largest airline to sack workers while accepting JobKeeper funds has been put under the spotlight.

Courtney Gould