MenuHomeSearchSearch‌‌The West AustralianTuesday, 2 September 2025PoliticsChevron Right IconState PoliticsBREAKINGPremium‘HEIL AUSTRALIA’: Chaos as premier forced to flee her own press conferenceA press conference by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been hijacked by a neo-Nazi in wild scenes.Andrew HedgmanThe West AustralianexclusiveThe West AustralianexclusiveState PoliticsCommentsPremiumThe West AustralianexclusivePinning hopes on AI to fix horror WA road tollOne person has been killed every other day since a crisis meeting was held to investigate WA’s rising road toll.Jessica PageupdatedupdatedFederal PoliticsVideoCommentsupdatedAlbo condemns rallies saying they ‘give neo-nazis platform’Anthony Albanese has joined widespread condemnation of anti-immigration rallies across the country at the weekend, accusing them of ‘giving neo-nazis a platform.’Caitlyn Rintoul and Oliver Laneupdatedupdatedstate politicsCommentsPremiumupdatedCook says other states worse than WA after ramping recordPremier Roger Cook has blamed an ‘unprecedented’ flu season, while insisting other states are worse, after WA broke another record for the amount of time ambulances spent stranded outside hospitals.Jessica PageState Politics‘No-alition’: Cook hits back at ‘dysfunctional’ OppositionThe Premier has lashed out at the Opposition on the day of the State Liberals conference, labelling them a ‘chaotic and dysfunctional’ party who ‘don’t represent mainstream WA’ .Bethany Hiatt and Rose PataneYour MoneyCommentsPremiumWA’s battery scheme lender pulls plug on pensionersSome WA seniors hoping to access the Cook Government’s new solar battery rebate scheme have been locked out of the offer after being rejected for interest-free loans by the Government’s nominated lender.Nick BruiningYour MoneyCommentsState’s battery scheme lender pulls plug on part-pensionersWarnbro resident John Wootton was delighted when the State Government announced the solar battery rebate scheme. That euphoria soon faded when his loan application was rejected without explanation.Nick BruiningWA NewsCommentsPremiumHundreds pack protest rally against Burswood racetrackHundreds of vocal residents packed into a community meeting on Sunday to fight Labor’s plans to build a racetrack at Burswood Park.Bethany HiattThe West AustralianexclusiveThe West Australianexclusivestate politicsCommentsPremiumThe West Australianexclusive‘Lazy’: Opposition slams Labor over Metronet promiseLabor’s promise to build housing within walking distance of Metronet appears to have stalled, says the Opposition, with a dozen sites slated for development still sitting idle three years later.Jessica PageEconomyPremiumWA’s debt repayment fund sits emptyA special fund set up by the State Government to slash debt will sit empty for six years despite a remarkable revenue boom.Matt MckenzieState PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Time’s right’: Zempilas declares Libs can win next electionLiberal leader Basil Zempilas has declared the ‘time is right’ for his style of leadership, vowing his team can win in 2029 while also taking a veiled swipe at some in his own party.Jessica PageThe West AustralianexclusiveThe West AustralianexclusiveHealthCommentsPremiumThe West AustralianexclusivePrivate donor-registry emails exposed in data breachA State Government body supporting donor-conceived children and their families has apologised for a data breach that resulted in the email addresses on a highly confidential register being made visible.Rhianna MitchellThe West AustralianexclusiveThe West AustralianexclusiveFederal PoliticsCommentsPremiumThe West AustralianexclusivePapalia and Mettam make Brits an offer they can’t refuseDefence Industries Minister Paul Papalia has headed to Britain to spruik Australia’s shipbuilding expertise, this time taking Liberal frontbencher Libby Mettam with him in a united front to win work for WA.Joe SpagnoloAFLCommentsPremiumWait nearly over for historic State of Origin clash in WAThe long-awaited deal between the AFL and the WA Government to bring back State of Origin footy to Perth after nearly 30 years is on the cusp of being signed off.Joe SpagnoloopinionopinionOpinionCommentsPremiumopinionWA Liberals jump Ley’s policy gunIt’s unusual to see WA's Federal MPs so openly airing their views in public on contentious issues that Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has yet to make a definitive decision on.Joe SpagnoloState PoliticsCommentsPremiumZempilas unloads on ‘out of touch’ Labor over pet projectsBasil Zempilas says the Cook Government is an ‘out of touch’ and ‘tired’ administration, putting self-interest and glory projects ahead of the health needs of the state.Joe SpagnoloThe West AustralianexclusiveThe West AustralianexclusiveWA NewsCommentsPremiumThe West AustralianexclusiveDonor registry emails exposed in data breachA State Government body which supports donor-conceived children and their families has apologised for a data breach which saw the email addresses of 48 people on a highly-confidential register made visible.Rhianna MitchellWA NewsCommentsPremiumMajor cruise ships to sail from Freo docks in tourism boonPrincess Cruise will base a ship in Fremantle in 2027 - in what would be a major boon for Perth’s lucrative cruising industry.Joe SpagnoloFederal PoliticsCommentsReynolds demands apology from Albo over ‘sorry’ Higgins sagaAfter winning her defamation case against former staffer Brittany Higgins, ex-senator and Liberal minister Linda Reynolds is now demanding an apology from the Prime Minister for Labor’s handling of the saga.Joe SpagnoloState PoliticsWA Nats leader implores party faithful to support CoalitionShane Love has told the faithful the Nationals must form a Coalition with the Liberals if the conservatives are to be serious contenders to form government in 2029 - and Liberal leader Basil Zempilas agrees.Joe SpagnoloState PoliticsCommentsCash: Albo knew of attacks but ‘rewarded’ IranLiberal heavyweight slams PM’s support for Palestinian statehood, accusing him of ‘rewarding’ Iran over anti-Semitic attacks.Joe SpagnoloopinionopinionPaul MurrayCommentsPremiumopinionProof the wheels are falling off for Rita’s racetrackRita’s Racetrack is an endless gift to Labor’s political opponents.Paul MurrayState PoliticsCommentsPremiumBill Johnston lands second Government gig after retirementFormer Government Minister Bill Johnston will become part of the State’s Gaming and Wagering Commission, his second government job in just five months after he retired from parliament.Oliver LaneRegional divideCommentsAnthony Albanese booed and heckled at hostile eventBoos, heckles and even a protester with a noose greeted Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan at a forum in Ballarat on Friday, as the renewables rollout drew hostile backlash.Caitlyn RintoulLoad More