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Claims of healthcare crisis as state election nears

The peak body for doctors says Western Australia's health system is in crisis, as the major parties promise a licensing centre and support for seniors.

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Labor rattles tin for ad blitz as teal dollars roll in

Party faithful are being asked to donate for a Labor digital advertising campaign after the Climate 200 fundraising vehicle attracted more than $1 million.

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Industry bailout steels Labor but poll pain persists

Labor still trails the coalition in exclusive latest YouGov polling as a federal election draws closer, despite voters backing a huge industry rescue package.

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Senate Committee Advances Labor Secretary Nomination Amid Controversy

Senate committee advances Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Department of Labor head amid concerns over labor issues and administration's workforce redu...

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The western Sydney cafe owner: ‘I don’t think any of the politicians truly represent us’

Ali El Kheir runs a cafe and gym in western Sydney. He says economic conditions have eased, but he has few expectations of local politicians and none of the media

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Electric buses promised as conservatives target Labor

WA Labor has promised to build hundreds of electric buses if it's re-elected as the Liberal and National parties head to the regions to woo voters.

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Premier claims credit for higher jail rate

Legal experts say sustainable community safety cannot be achieved through jailing more people as a premier points to figures 'the Greens don't like'.

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View from The Hill: the mud flies, but will the voters take much notice?

In these scrappy days before the prime minister announces the election date, the mud and the personal insults are flying, despite the politicians knowing voters hate this sort of thing.

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New report skewers Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan – and reignites Australia’s energy debate

Debate over the future of Australia’s energy system has erupted again after a federal parliamentary inquiry delivered a report into the deployment of nuclear power in Australia.

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Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

The opposition's claim Labor has added $350 billion in spending omits the impact of inflation, while Labor's response misconstrues the coalition's planned cuts.

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‘We want to get on with it’: Albanese makes $7bn promise for Melbourne’s long-awaited airport train

Federal Labor promises $2bn for Sunshine station, but premier couldn’t give date for when rail line will be finished

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Bruce Lehrmann granted extension of time in appeal against defamation loss – as it happened

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Labor likely to win WA election, but the campaign is exposing faultlines in the state’s politics

With Western Australia heading to the polls on March 8, the Cook Labor government will likely prove the exception to the rule that incumbency is a liability for contemporary governments.

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Dutton accuses PM of peddling 'dirt' on share purchases

Attempts to use Peter Dutton's decades-old financial records against him reflect poorly on the federal government, the opposition leader says.

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Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated.

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Defence jobs boom pledge as state leaders trade blows

Labor is promising to expand training for defence industry jobs and the Liberals are pledging youth justice initiatives as a state election nears.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Dutton investments under scrutiny; Nine’s profit tumbles; and aerial images reveal Bali’s transformation

Spokesperson for opposition leader says he was not privy to a government briefing on the GFC

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Peter Dutton denies having access to sensitive information as Labor questions personal investments

Liberals decry government ‘dirt unit’ as Labor scrutiny leads to fiery clash during Senate estimates

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