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The Opposition Leader has vowed to make relief at the bowser one of his first priorities if he is successful at the May poll.

Federal PoliticsCommentsDutton drives into cost-of-living battle with petrol tax cut

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will halve the petrol excise for a year in his answer to Labor’s $5 a week tax cuts that the Coalition has voted against in the wake of the Budget.

Katina Curtis

It’s the $5 you’ll see in 15 months in the aftermath of the Federal Budget.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Pocket money’: Little joy for WA in modest budget tax cuts

The first of two tax cuts will amount to just $5.15 a week, beginning in July 2026.

Oliver Lane

Tanya Plibersek, Anthony Albanese, and Roger Cook.

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Another paperwork delay blamed for Plibersek hold-up

The West Australian understands Ms Plibersek is waiting for a brief from her department with the new deadline now May 31.

Jessica Page

Public outrage has surged in Peru over an increase in killings and other violence. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPeru to go to polls in 2026 in bid to end instability

Peru's deeply unpopular president has called for general elections amid a security crisis and political instability in the South American nation.

Staff Writers

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti outside Dumas House.

federal budgetCommentsPremiumRoad to nowhere as Feds leave WA waiting until 2029

A secret stash of $640 million for WA roads has been described as a suspicious “side deal” with a big catch — with the State missing out on funding in the Federal Budget.

Jessica Page

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EconomyPremiumChalmers budget unlikely to sway RBA

Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA’s progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.

Cameron Micallef

State Environment Minister Reece Whitby provides an update on the State Government's plan for plastics in Victoria Park. Pictured is Victoria Park mayor Karen Vernon.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumLabor, Victoria Park rift widens over Lathlain Oval delays

Rita Saffioti said on Wednesday she was disappointed with the council’s decision.

Dylan Caporn and Sophie Gannon

Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSLabor’s non-compete clause ban ‘could harm business’

Industry groups say Labor’s ban on non-compete clauses unveiled in the Federal Budget on Tuesday could harm small businesses and is a ‘heavy handed’ measure.

Caitlyn Rintoul

US President Donald Trump speaks at the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the coral sea on the USS Intrepid in New York City. Pic Nathan Edwards

newsAlbo’s invite to Trump despite tariff threat

The offer comes amid fears Australia could be further caught up in Donald Trump’s increasingly aggressive tariff war, with an announcement due next week.

Jessica Wang

Senator Louise Pratt spent her career fighting to end discrimination against the LGBTQI community. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumTrailblazer senator opens door for more LGBTQI members

Retiring senator Louise Pratt has been remembered as a trailblazer advocate for marriage equality as she issued one final call to action to her colleagues.

Dominic Giannini

Nicole Weeden was killed in a car crash in 2022.

Community icon honouredPremiumCity of Albany council approves naming of Nicole Weeden Lane

City of Albany councillors have voted to officially name a road after Nicole Weeden, two and a half years after the pillar of the Albany sporting community was tragically killed in a car crash.

Jacki Elezovich

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he would not cut the tobacco excise despite smokers seeking out cheaper cigarettes on the black market. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

newsPremiumChalmers’ huge call on ciggie tax

The Treasurer’s comments follow plunging rates of revenue driven by the tobacco excise as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes.

Jessica Wang

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra thanked supporters following a confidence vote. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsThailand PM sails through no-confidence vote

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has beaten a challenge by rivals in Thailand's parliament who claimed her father is pulling the strings of her government.

Staff Writers

People in Greensland have firmly rejected President Donald Trump's desire to purchase the territory. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumVice-President JD Vance to join wife on Greenland trip

US Vice-President JD Vance will join his wife Usha on an uninvited visit to Greenland, as Donald Trump threatens to take over the territory.

Josh Boak and David Keyton

Premier Roger Cook has called for a decision to be made on the North West Shelf as soon as possible.

federal politicsPremiumRoger Cook joins push for ‘crucial’ North West Shelf move

The Premier has urged the Albanese Government not to delay a controversial North West Shelf decision a third time, after it was pushed back until after the Federal election.

Jessica Page

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newsPremiumSenator whips out dead salmon

Driving home her point, Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young produced a dead salmon in a bag amid debate over an endangered fish.

Jessica Wang

Motorists in Queensland will be shielded from private carpark companies under new proposed legislation. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

newsPremiumDodgy carpark act to be banned

The fight against private carparking companies has swung in favour of motorists in one state, with one frustrating act to be banned.

Blair Jackson

Bankwest Mandurah Forum was one of the bank’s last branches to close.

BankingCommentsPremiumUp to 90 jobs at risk as axe falls on Bankwest team

The century-old lender has confirmed that it is closing a ‘transition team’ set up in 2022 to move its business customers across to parent Commonwealth Bank.

Sean Smith

US President Donald Trump doesn't want mail-in ballots counted after election day. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumTrump election order calls for proof of US citizenship

Voting rights groups believe Donald Trump's new election laws requiring proof of US citizenship will disenfranchise many voters, particularly people of colour.

Steve Holland and Jeff Mason

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OLYMPICSBrissie Games like Sydney ‘on steroids’

The man charged with delivering the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has made a bold claim a day after the venues for the Games were locked in.

Blair Jackson

Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson shouted at the prime minister before security ushered him away. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPM cops spray as reform wades into hot Tasmanian waters

An angry senator has confronted the prime minister in the halls of power over a reform opponents say threatens the end of a prehistoric species.

Kat Wong

Newly elected member for Albany Scott Leary with WA Electoral Commission returning officer Sally Thomas.

SCOTT LOCKED INPremiumWAEC returning officer signs Leary in at declaration of poll

Scott Leary is officially Albany’s new member with the formal papers declaring his win signed on Tuesday.

Melissa Sheil

Former Sydney MP Rory Amon has been refused the chance for a sea change. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

CrimePremiumNew details in ex-MPs child sex assault case

A former Liberal MP allegedly twice sexually assaulted a 13-year-old schoolboy in the bathroom of an underground carpark, court documents allege.

Nathan Schmidt

Spending on disaster response payments is blowing out as climate change causes more extreme weather. (JASON O?BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumDisaster response storm brewing over federal finances

Spending on climate adaptation and resilience continues to fall short even as the federal budget reveals spending on disaster response payments is blowing out.

Poppy Johnston