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  1. federal politicsCommentsPremiumLabor calls for fourth ‘real’ increase to minimum wage

  2. Federal PoliticsCommentsLevy call poised to overshadow PM’s key election plank

  3. SHOCKING JOKE Teal candidate banned from salon over sexual joke in front of teen hairdresser

  4. Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumKate Chaney bets her re-election on transparency

  5. The West Australian exclusive
    The West Australian exclusive
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    The West Australian exclusive
    How Anthony Albanese plans to win over WA again

Anthony Albanese.

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opinion
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Path to the Lodge once again runs through WA

Mr Albanese and his Treasurer Jim Chalmers can cherrypick all the economic data they want to try to prove things aren’t as bad as they seem, but there is a vibe against them.

Lack of Mental Health Funding

mental healthPremiumWaive HECS for regional psychologists

While the $8 billion Medicare rebates to see a GP is welcome, what was noticeably absent in the recent federal budget was any policies addressing the mental health crisis in Australia.

Marjorie Collins and Caroline Hunt

Federal Election: Prime Minister speaking to the media.

federal election 2025PremiumOpposition demand WA plan for industry and environment

Anthony Albanese is under pressure to reveal the detail of Labor’s new plan to overhaul of environmental laws, as wary industry bosses in WA warn against a new-look Nature Positive regime.

Katina Curtis and Jessica Page

Peter Dutton insists the coalition's energy plan will bring power bills down for industrial users.

Federal election 2025CommentsDutton doubles down on energy despite keeping details light

Peter Dutton is determined to make this election a choice between alternative energy policies, telling voters they will be better off under the Coalition despite not yet releasing analysis to prove his claim.

Ellen Ransley

Albanese and Dutton.

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analysis
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analysis
“Known unknowns” threaten best-laid election campaign plans

Three big “known unknowns” could knock Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton off their planned courses in this crucial first week of the election campaign.

Katina Curtis

Anthony Albanese has insisted he doesn’t negotiate with the Greens, immediately after appearing to rule in the option of a coalition while being asked to rule it out. 

Federal election 2025CommentsPM’s tongue twister revives claims of Greens danger ahead

Anthony Albanese has insisted he doesn’t negotiate with the Greens, immediately after appearing to rule in the option of a coalition while being asked to rule it out. 

Jessica Page

Anthony Albanese has suggested Peter Dutton will be a Prime Minister for Sydney, if elected, while boasting about his own 30th visit to WA during a campaign whistle-stop in Perth.

Federal election 2025CommentsPM pits Sydney versus WA as election lands in Perth

Anthony Albanese has suggested Peter Dutton will be a Prime Minister for Sydney, if elected, while boasting about his 30th visit to WA during a campaign whistle-stop in Perth.

Jessica Page

The Nightly can reveal that CCP submarine research vessel the Tan Suo Yi Hao is positioned inside Australia’s exclusive economic zone off the SA coast.

Federal election 2025VideoComments‘I’d prefer it wasn’t there’: Albo’s odd ‘spy’ ship welcome

Anthony Albanese says it’s okay for China to use deep-sea research ships off Australia’s coast, adding he ‘would prefer that it wasn’t there’ but that the ADF do the same thing in the Taiwan Strait.

Latika M Bourke

Australia’s small business leaders have called for the next government to make one major reform to help keep doors open and workers employed.

Federal election 2025CommentsThe one thing small business wants from next government

Australia’s small business leaders have called for the next government to make one major reform to help keep doors open and workers employed.

Jackson Hewett

Anthony Albanese and Labor have turned around sliding voter support as the Federal Election hits the first full week, according to a new wave of polling. 

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Budget helps Labor turn poll figures around

Anthony Albanese has jetted into Perth ahead of his first campaign appearance in WA on the back of a wave of improved polls, showing Labor improving its chances of a second term. 

Nicola Smith and Dylan Caporn

Federal Member for Fremantle Josh Wilson marks the start of construction on the Fremantle Traffic Bridge at Swan River Crossing.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Hastie demands Albo rebukes Freo MP for breaking AUKUS ranks

Audio has emerged of Josh Wilson saying he doesn’t think it’s in Australia’s national interests to be buying nuclear-powered submarines, prompting the Liberals to accuse him of breaching Cabinet solidarity.

Katina Curtis

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has vowed to bring down power prices in West Australia by fast-tracking the approval of an exporting gas project.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumDutton puts foot on NW gas in reduced power prices pledge

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has vowed to bring down power prices in West Australia by fast-tracking the approval of an exporting gas project.

Ellen Ransley

Bunbury surgeon Sue Chapman has accepted 87 anonymous donations included some that totalled $100,000, $25,000, $12,500 and $10,000 despite her website promising “greater transparency and accountability”.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Anonymous donors bankroll WA teal’s ‘transparent’ campaign

Anonymous donations are boosting a WA teal candidate’s campaign, despite her website promising ‘greater transparency and accountability’, it can be revealed.

Jessica Page

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