Gary Adshead is widely regarded as one of the state’s best investigative journalists. His career began in 1984, working for a regional newspaper in Western Australia before moving to Auckland to work for Sunday News. Adshead returned to Perth in 1986 to work for Community Newspapers and The West Australian before moving into television in 1990, working for Channels 7, 9, and 10 as both a reporter and chief of staff. A decade later, Adshead joined The Sunday Times before moving on three years later to host 6PR’s Drive program. Adshead then joined The West Australian, later moving back into television. He has been named WA Journalist of the year on four occasions and joined Business News in early 2022, departing for a wide-ranging role with Nine in late 2022. Adshead joined ABC Radio in 2024.
Former finance minister and Liberal Party powerbroker Mathias Cormann has ruled out a return to politics once his five-year term as OECD secretary general comes to an end.
Political editor Gary Adshead explains why he weighed in on a proposed children's hospice in Swanbourne, and what opposition to it by local councillors means for its future.
Political editor Gary Adshead discusses his profile of Chris Dawson, including the incoming governor's family history, a career in the police force, and advocacy for Aboriginal causes.
Political editor Gary Adshead digs into what a failed deal between the state government and Huawei to build a vital piece of rail infrastructure means for transparency here in WA.
Whether building political bridges or navigating the uncertainty of COVID, Mike McKenna has played his role as Optus Stadium’s chief with a straight bat.
Forestry minister Dave Kelly has been rebuked by the state auditor general over refusing to answer questions about a $200,000 grant to the Australian Workers Union.
The boss of jailed bureaucrat Paul Whyte has told the Corruption and Crime Commission he thought the right audit measures were in place to prevent $22 million of taxpayers money being stolen.