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The state poll that could shape the race for The Lodge

Conservatives are tipped to reclaim some of Australia's most affluent electorates at a state poll that will be closely observed for its federal ramifications.

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Grattan on Friday: Experts want Albanese to lead on indoor air quality as part of pandemic planning

Last month, a delegation led by Brendan Crabb, head of the Burnet Institute, a prestigious medical research body, met Anthony Albanese in the prime minister’s parliament house office.

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Mineral Resources and Woodside donated to WA Labor while it mulled gas policy changes

A ban on exporting offshore gas was lifted in WA this week, and the Greens say two of the ‘biggest winners’ were the massive resources companies

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Western Australia’s EPA has made a big call on a major gas expansion. Will state and federal governments back it up?

The environmental regulator has a history of backing fossil fuels – that is why its preliminary view on Woodside’s Browse project is extraordinary

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Politicians in the mix for King's Birthday honours? It's a bit of a joke

Letters: 'King's Birthday or April Fools' Day?'

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Pandemic hardline premier honours 'independent of govt'

The prime minister has played a straight bat when asked about the inclusion of a hardline pandemic-era premier in the King's Birthday Honours list.

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Labor ex leaders take top honours for King's Birthday

Two controversial premiers, sporting heroes and the incoming governor-general feature in the King's Birthday 2024 Honours List.

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From ‘accidental premier’ to trailblazing leader, Annastacia Palaszczuk’s power sprang from her warm personal politics

The Queensland premier leaves office as perhaps the most successful Labor politician in a generation

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A 15-Year-Old Has Pled Guilty For Shooting A Gun At A Perth High School

Former Premier Mark McGowan referred to the incident as "the sort of thing you see on television in the United States."

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Morning Mail: death toll climbs in Middle East; spotlight on power of fossil fuel lobby; Australia lose World Cup opener

Israelis search for missing relatives after a surprise attack by Hamas

The Guardian - AU

Mark McGowan phone call allegation puts fossil fuel influence in WA under spotlight

Former premier’s behaviour, if true, is ‘certainly improper’ and ‘ethically questionable’ and shows power of oil and gas interests, Carmen Lawrence says

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Our leaders are burning out while polarisation splits the nation and erodes trust in politics

After the voice referendum on 14 October, an act of leadership will be needed to knit the country back together

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Grattan on Friday: In the second half of this term Albanese will need to concentrate on delivery

Labor’s national landscape is changing. Daniel Andrews’ abrupt exit from the Victorian premiership this week is the latest development in a wider picture.

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Andrews the latest 'COVID-19' leader to call it quits

Daniel Andrews is the latest premier to resign citing some level of burnout, with just two state or territory leaders still holding office since the pandemic.

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Strong political leaders are electoral gold – but the trick is in them knowing when to stand down

March this year marked the 60th anniversary of a famous “gotcha” moment in 1963, when Labor leader Arthur Calwell and his deputy, Gough Whitlam, were photographed outside the Hotel Kingston in Canberra.

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'No' to the Voice takes lead in Essential poll; huge swing to Libs at WA state byelection

A national Essential poll, conducted August 2–6 from a sample of 1,150, gave “no” to the Indigenous Voice to parliament a 47–43 lead, reversing a 47–43 lead for “yes” in this poll in early July. While Newspoll and Resolve polls had given “no” a lead in June, this is the…

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Missing ADF personnel involved in Queensland helicopter crash identified – As it happened

All the day’s news as it happened

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Voice support slips again in national Resolve poll; massive swing in WA puts Libs ahead

A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted July 12–15 from a sample of 1,610, had “no” to the Indigenous Voice to parliament leading in a forced choice by 52–48 (51–49 in June). Initial preferences were 42% “no” (up two), 36% “yes” (down six) and 22% undecided (up five). I…

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Resolve first national poll to have 'no' ahead in Voice referendum, but Essential has 'yes' far ahead

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted last week from a sample of 1,606, had “no” ahead by 51-49 in a forced choice question on the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum to be held later this year.

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Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti endorsed by WA Labor as premier and deputy, with David Michael joining cabinet

Former City of Stirling councillor David Michael becomes the WA government's newest cabinet member, as Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are formally chosen to lead the state Labor party.

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Labor maintains large Newspoll lead, but support for Voice slumps

A federal Newspoll, conducted May 31 to June 3 from a sample of 1,549, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, unchanged from the last Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 34% Coalition (steady), 12% Greens (up one), 6% One Nation (down one) and 10% for all Others…

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Incoming WA premier Roger Cook tight-lipped on portfolios in first public appearance since Mark McGowan's retirement

Incoming WA premier Roger Cook refuses to be drawn on the potential makeup of his front bench, saying he wants to let the process take its course.

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WA Premier McGowan looking forward to ‘ordinary life’

Mark McGowan says he has no regrets about stepping down as premier and is looking forward to being "ordinary" as he arrived at work for his last day in the job.

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Mark McGowan thanks public on his last day as WA premier, saying he has no regrets

Outgoing premier Mark McGowan receives a rock star reception from waiting media as he arrives for his final day in the state's top job, insisting he has no regrets.

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WA farmers' firearm 'property letter' system to be overhauled amid claims of abuse

Outgoing WA Premier Mark McGowan says the property letter system will be overhauled as part of the state's gun law reform.

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