Politics

PoliticsTime-frame for vaccine depends on type

Science Minister Karen Andrews says the roll-out of a coronavirus vaccine could take longer should it end up being a non-protein based type.

Colin Brinsden

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Border wars
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Is sentiment changing on WA’s hard border?

WA could be putting all its eggs in one basket to contain the spread of the coronavirus and may be unprepared in the long term, writes Ben Morton Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister.

Ben Morton

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US election
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Why the kids are putting the US establishment to shame

For years we’ve seen children of politicians used as campaign fodder. But all that has changed this election, and the kids of major players will no longer be silent in their famous parents’ shadows.

Jenna Clarke

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BAZ SIMPLY THE BEST
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Basil Zempilas is the best candidate for the job

Five months before declaring he would run for lord mayor, I told readers that yes, Basil’s public flirtations with the gig were serious. He did the hard work campaigning now the real test lies ahead.

Gareth Parker

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WA border battle
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Palmer steps up $28 billion court fight

Clive Palmer has taken the first step towards launching legal action against the Commonwealth over his $28 billion damages battle with WA.

Peter Law

PoliticsQld premier: re-election not a 'shoo-in'

The Queensland premier has denied her government's re-election will be a "shoo-in" and has warned of a coalition government between the LNP and minor parties.

Fundraising Flying startFederal Government donates $5 million to Telethon

Even a global pandemic can’t halt the generosity of West Australians, with the public, big business and government all opening their hearts and purses to help sick children.

Kate Ryan

Sad turnoutFewer than 40 show up to Perth ‘freedom’ protest

It was a small turnout at today’s Rally for Life, Health and Liberty in West Perth, with fewer than 40 people showing up to protest Government measures impeding on ‘basic rights and freedoms’.

Sarah Steger

PoliticsVic outbreak grows as feds eye quarantine

There's a bump in the road in Victoria's path out of lockdowns as the federal government weighs up alternatives to hotel quarantine to allow for more travel.

Andi Yu and Paul Osborne

PoliticsLNP sets agenda 'too late' in Qld election

Political scientists say Liberal National Party leader Deb Frecklington has seized the initiative but it may be too late to impact the Queensland election.

Marty Silk

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opinion
Corruption claims
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Stench around Biden family now tangible

It’s a given that the President is an obnoxious pest, but where’s the critical analysis of Joe Biden to balance the outraged spluttering that passes for reporting on Trump?

Paul Murray

PoliticsLabor seeks answers over ASIC expenses

The discovery of overpaid expenses in the corporate watchdog raises questions about accountability and the ongoing work of ASIC, Labor says.

Paul Osborne

Howling shame‘Bloody dog’ gets govt sport grant money

A scheme designed to help disadvantaged WA kids get into sport was so severely mismanaged under the Barnett-Government that a dog was funded by taxpayers, according to Labor MP Mick Murray.

Michael Traill

Staff Gift scandalAustralia Post reveals cost of Cartier watches

Australia Post has revealed the cost of the four Cartier watches at the centre of a scandal surrounding members of its former board.

PoliticsInquiry can change aged care landscape

The royal commission into aged care has wrapped up hearings after more than two years, with one commissioner optimistic the inquiry can deliver lasting change.

Ethan James

‘seven out of eight’WA won’t ‘be rushed’ into border deadline: Premier

Mark McGowan has hit back at Prime Minister Scott Morrison, saying WA would ‘not be rushed’ into opening the State’s borders for Christmas and jeopardising West Australians’ way of life.

Sarah Ison and Peter Law

DefenceRAN cuts annual Middle East deployment

The Australian Defence Force will reduce its naval presence in the Middle East to enable more resources to be deployed closer to home.

Greta Stonehouse

Donald who?US President Grande? Ariana gets political in new video

As Donald Trump and Joe Biden faced off in the final Presidential debate, Ariana Grande took over the Oval Office as the new Commander in Chief for her new music video.

Samantha Rogers

Virus watchWA’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise

WA has half the number of active coronavirus cases as Victoria after another six returned international travellers tested positive overnight.

Peter Law

PoliticsLNP leader denies youth curfew is 'racist'

LNP leader Deb Frecklington has again defended her plan for a youth curfew in two north Queensland cities, saying claims it is racist is "deeply offensive".

Marty Silk

Watch out‘Stood down’ Aus Post boss may still be paid

Australia Post’s chief executive Christine Holgate may still get paid over the next four weeks, despite ‘standing aside’ as an investigation of $3000 watches given as gifts to executives takes place.

Sarah Ison

Holidays are backAustralian borders ‘open by Christmas’ — except WA

Scott Morrison confirmed all States and Territories had agreed on a ‘reopening framework’ by Christmas, ‘with the exception of Western Australia’.

Sarah Ison

PoliticsAll agencies on notice over spending: PM

Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate has stood aside pending inquiries into luxury watch gifts, as the prime minister mulls broader government entity issues.

Daniel McCulloch and Paul Osborne

PoliticsASIC chairman stands aside over expenses

An audit of corporate watchdog ASIC has found expenses payments made on behalf of chair James Shipton and deputy chair Dan Crennan may have gone above limits.

Paul Osborne