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.
Western Australia's deputy police commissioner Col Blanch will lead the 6,800-strong force after being described as the "stand out" replacement for Chris Dawson.
Political editor Gary Adshead delves into the most revealing details of his recent sit-down conversation with the commissioner of the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Political editor Gary Adshead and journalist Jordan Murray debate where Australia's economy is headed following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to lift the cash rate earlier this week.
If a bitterly divided Liberal Party can’t unite on policies and candidates to win back mainstream voters, its chances at the 2025 state election are doomed.
ANALYSIS: The prime minister has made WA the target of his final full day on the campaign trail. Was it a desperate attempt to hold on to three seats, or did he just need to shore up support?
Political editor Gary Adshead discusses the outcome of the Legislative Council's inquiry into WA's ambulance services as well as reports of mounting pressure on the state's health system.
Political editor Gary Adshead details his recent, wide-ranging discussion with Basil Zempilas, and answers whether Perth's lord mayor is considering a tilt at state politics.
Basil Zempilas has needed to draw on his renowned reserves of energy and enthusiasm in a tough 18 months as City of Perth lord mayor, while questions swirl about his political future.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, political editor Gary Adshead and senior journalist Matt Mckenzie review the highlights from today's budget announcement.
A $5.7 billion surplus, lower net debt than forecast and an unemployment rate six per cent below the national level. It’s enough, said Premier and Treasurer Mark McGowan, to make the other states and territory treasurers “green with envy”.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, political editor Gary Adshead gives an on-the-ground view of candidates running across three key marginal electorates.