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'Rock bottom': Nats leader despairs at state poll loss

The Liberals and Nationals should view an election wipe out like a drug addict hitting rock bottom and realise they need to change, a party leader says.

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Three key takeaways from the WA election which hint at Labor’s fortunes (and challenges) in federal vote

ALP MPs acknowledge the fight in Perth’s outer suburbs will be tougher this federal election

The Guardian - AU

Another decisive Labor win in WA, but much remains at stake

The Roger Cook Labor government has been returned comfortably to government in Western Australia, securing a commanding, even if reduced, majority in the Legislative Assembly.

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Labor wins third successive landslide in WA election

With 61% of enrolled voters counted in Saturday’s Western Australian election, the ABC is calling 40 of the 59 lower house seats for Labor, five for the Liberals and four for the Nationals, with ten remaining undecided.

The Conversation

‘We’re fairly different’: life in New Zealand’s remote self-declared ‘republic’

The tiny town of Whangamōmona on the North Island maintains some eccentric traditions – past ‘presidents’ have included a goat and a poodle

The Guardian - AU

Labor gain third term as Libs fall flat at poll

Premier Roger Cook will govern in his own right after leading Labor to a third term, with the Liberals failing to make a significant dent in its vote.

AAP

WA election: the west may already be won for Labor – it’s just a matter of by how much

The biggest unknown in the largely predictable Western Australia election campaign is the extent to which Libby Mettam’s Liberals can re-emerge from the political wilderness

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Women, men must work together to achieve gender parity

To mark International Women's Day, Governor-General Sam Mostyn has called on women and men to work together to achieve equality and end gender-based violence.

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Confusion over Libs' pledge to recognise West Jerusalem

The coalition's foreign affairs spokesman has seemingly contradicted the opposition leader about a major foreign policy decision on Israel's capital.

AAP

Two polls predict a thumping victory for Labor in WA election, the first with a reformed upper house

The Western Australian state election will be held on Saturday, with polls closing at 9pm AEDT. A Newspoll, conducted February 27 to March 5 from a sample of 1,061, gave Labor a 57.5–42.5 lead, a 1.5-point gain for Labor since an early February WA Newspoll.

The Conversation

Western Australian ALP eyes win, but may shed 11 seats

Despite two polls predicting WA Labor will win a third term in office, Premier Roger Cook says he's not taking victory for granted and the party remains humble.

AAP

Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese beset by disruptors, from Cyclone Alfred to Donald Trump

Issues sometimes “come at you”, Anthony Albanese declared on Thursday at the end of a news conference, held at Canberra’s National Situation Room, about Cyclone Alfred.

The Conversation

Liberal fundraisers cancelled amid cyclone preparations and report Peter Dutton attended Justin Hemmes event

Exclusive: Fundraiser at Macquarie Bank HQ and Pharmacy Guild lunch called off as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on the opposition leader’s home state

The Guardian - AU

Voice referendum normalised racism towards Indigenous Australians, report finds

Complaints detailing distressing incidents of racism reveal 2023 referendum one of Australia’s ‘darker moments’, author says

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'Nerves high' as Labor closes in on state poll victory

Labor is being universally tipped to win in Saturday's WA poll, but Premier Roger Cook says he is nervous and the contest will be tight.

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Former Miss Australia guilty of emotional abuse

A court has found a former Miss Australia and one-time Labor politician guilty of emotionally abusing and intimidating her ex-husband.

The Guardian - AU

Row erupts in New Zealand parliament over use of Māori name Aotearoa

Dispute emerges after deputy prime minister Winston Peters questioned why MPs used the name Aotearoa in debates

AAP

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Indigenous Australians die by suicide at three times the rate of non-Indigenous according to figures that may understate the true number of deaths.

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Coalition backs away from insurers break-up pledge

Peter Dutton's plan to pursue laws to break up insurance companies who rip off costumers has been knocked on the head by his shadow treasurer.

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Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash

Australia's wealthiest state could spend billions of dollars on election promises if Labor is re-elected for a third term as an election draws closer.

The Independent UK

MPs ordered to stop complaining about use of country’s indigenous name

‘That really is the end of the matter,’ lawmakers were told

AAP

Extra drug charge for former Liberal leader

Two charges of supplying drugs will proceed against a former Liberal Party leader, a court has been told.

AAP

Indigenous-led centre launched, continuing Mabo legacy

Helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities leverage their native title rights for economic growth will be the focus of a new centre.

AAP

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.

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Festival enlivens landmarks of democracy with new hues

Australia's bush capital will be ablaze in colour as an annual festival sheds new and exciting lights on the nation's proudest democratic institutions.

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