Politics
Western Australia
Freo mayor in tilt for state politics as Greens look to inject 'X-factor'
City of Fremantle mayor Brad Pettitt is preparing a tilt at state politics as WA's Greens assemble a 'dream team' of candidates.
- by Nathan Hondros
Latest
Analysis
WA election
Wyatt's departure leaves big shoes to fill and political headaches all round
News that talented and well-regarded MP Ben Wyatt will retire from politics next year went off like cannon fire inside WA Labor. Where to from here?
- by Nathan Hondros
Exclusive
WA election
Liberal candidate under scrutiny over claims he misled on university qualification
Just two years after a WA Labor candidate was forced to quit a high profile byelection race after overstating her university qualifications, a WA Liberal preselection candidate's credentials are under scrutiny.
- by Nathan Hondros
Opinion
WA Parliament
Wheel clamp and puppy farm bans but nothing substantial from WA's 'McGovernment'
Is WA Labor in office becoming a 'McGovernment', good for a temporary sugar hit, but short on substance?
- by Nathan Hondros
WA election
WA Labor picks regional women to replace retiring veterans
WA Labor has chosen its candidates to stand in Collie and Albany after veteran regional MPs Mick Murray and Peter Watson announced they would be retiring from Parliament.
- by Nathan Hondros
ALP
WA Labor MPs named as part of pro-coal, right-wing 'Otis Group'
A WA federal Labor MP who reportedly belongs to a factional dinner club known as the Otis group – after the Canberra restaurant where they meet – has downplayed its meetings as nothing unusual.
- by Nathan Hondros
WA Parliament
WA Question Time LIVE: State's economy under the microscope
Parliament returns after Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts announced a massive hike in fines for drivers caught with mobile phones this morning.
- by Nathan Hondros
Analysis
Political donations
Who's paying for our politics? Your complete guide to WA's political donations
A WAtoday analysis of donation returns of the state’s four major parties, and disclosures from donors and associated entities has revealed who donated what during 2019 – but a majority of donations remain anonymous.
- by Hamish Hastie
WA Parliament
WA Question Time LIVE: McGowan and Harvey face off as Parliament resumes
Live coverage as Premier Mark McGowan and Opposition Leader Liza Harvey return to the bear pit for the last parliamentary year before the next state election.
- by Nathan Hondros
WA election
Veteran MPs Watson and Murray to retire, leaving regional gaps for Labor
Two of WA Labor's longest serving MPs will retire at the next election, leaving the party without two of its most experienced regional representatives.
- by Nathan Hondros
Exclusive
CCP influence
Chinese government leans on City of Perth to shut down lawful protests
The Chinese Consulate in WA has contacted the City of Perth on "multiple occasions" in attempts to stop lawful protests by Falun Gong practitioners.
- by Nathan Hondros