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Peter Dutton has flown into Perth bearing gifts designed to sway regional voters at the upcoming federal election.

Former governor Malcolm McCusker will lead a probe into the handling of the 2025 Western Australian election.

Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh has warned 2,000 public sector jobs in WA would be put at risk should the Coalition implement one of its hallmark policies if it wins government in May.

If an election was called today, Anthony Albanese would become the first prime minister to win consecutive elections since John Howard.

An AFL ‘gather round' in WA could be on the cards after Perth MP Patrick Gorman took to Leederville Oval to spruik a $1.5 million investment in the oval, should an Albanese government return to power.

The cash rate remains at 4.1 per cent following the Reserve Bank's latest policy meeting.

The Nationals have unveiled four more candidates for the upcoming federal election, including a teacher, a tradie and a small business owner.

The state government has established an Aukus-focused defence industries department and shifted energy into a diversification agency under its post-election changes to the public sector.

Word on the street is that the RBA will keep interest rates on hold at tomorrow's meeting, but another cut could be on the cards in late May.

Anthony Albanese has confirmed, if re-elected, he would revamp controversial nature positive laws, introducing an independent environment watchdog and overhauling approvals processes.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged $200 million towards the expansion of St John of God hospital in Midland, if Labor is re-elected in the federal election.

Corporate regulators have called on the local bourse to put the “highest priority” on resolving the underlying issues that led to a settlement system failure in 2024.

First-term MP Sandra Brewer will take on the responsibility of holding the WA government's spending to account as the state's shadow treasurer.

A former adviser to the WA agriculture minister has been selected to run as Labor candidate for Forrest in the upcoming election, as the prime minister revealed Australia will head to the polls on May 3.

Australians will go to the polls on Saturday, May 3.

Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton has used his budget reply speech to spruik four bills a Coalition government would introduce on the first day of parliament, if elected.

Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who lodged an appeal in a WA court, has failed in his bid to overturn a ban over him entering and doing business in Australia.

Technology sector leaders have lambasted the lack of investment in the federal budget, labelling it a missed opportunity to enhance competitiveness and productivity.

Headline inflation dropped to 2.4 per cent in February ahead of next week's rate cut call.

The federal government is backing the emerging green metals industry with $3 billion worth of commitments, while lobbyists point to missed opportunities for explorers.

Industry bodies have begun to digest Treasurer Jim Chalmers' fourth federal budget, with the housing commitments described as modest and a missed opportunity for the sector.

The federal government has unveiled a $27.6 billion deficit in its last budget before the May election, but insists the economy is on track for a soft landing.

A Western Australian coffee franchise has stopped using US-made products in protest to the Trump administration's tariffs.

Tight electoral margin and experienced candidates make Bullwinkel an electorate to watch.

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The US has issued a call for Australia to increase its defence spending in the order of billions.

Basil Zempilas has vowed to lead a constructive and community-focused opposition after being elected leader of the WA Liberal Party.

Former Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has been elected leader of the WA Liberal Party three weeks after winning the Churchlands seat at the state election.

Independent candidate Kate Hulett has refocused her campaign to a federal parliament stint, after narrowly missing the seat of Fremantle in the state election.

The stamp duty exemption threshold for first homebuyers in WA will be lifted to $500,000 as the state government delivers on one of its election promises.

Interest rate rises, global volatility and hip pocket pain continue to impact consumer confidence readings, according to the CCIWA.

The WA Liberals appear set to win the seat of Kalamunda by a whisker as candidate Adam Hort extends his lead over Labor rival Karen Beale for the crucial seat.