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Midwives at lockdown protest face disciplinary action

The two women were dressed in their work uniforms as protesters marched in the CBD on Saturday against mandatory vaccination and lockdowns.

Peter Law

PoliticsAnnastacia and Dan beat Gladys in poll

Gladys Berejiklian’s handling of the Delta outbreak has divided voters and led her Queensland and Victorian counterparts to take a big lead in a poll.

Anton Nilsson

Minister’s pledgeCommentsPremiumBombshell child sex assault report spurs WA change

Child Protection Minister Simone McGurk has pledged to protect children from sexual abuse by fellow youths in State care — but warned that isolating a dangerous child is a ‘very difficult’ call.

Charlotte Elton

Health woesCommentsPremiumAMA President slams WA’s ‘underinvestment’ in hospitals

The State has a $5 billion surplus but the head of the doctor’s union says WA was among the worst when it comes to investing in health.

Sarah Ison

CovidAnna to reveal border plan in ‘two weeks’

The premier has dismissed ‘misinformation’ on her vaccination target to reopen the state and says she’s waiting on one key detail before finalising her plan.

Alex Druce and James Hall

Jab slowdownCommentsPremiumWA braces for Pfizer drought to hit vaccination rates

Authorities are bracing for potential disruptions to Pfizer supply, which Mark McGowan warns could drop WA’s vaccination rate.

Josh Zimmerman

UPDATEDConstruction shut down after protests

The Victorian government has taken drastic action after a chaotic day of violent protests in Melbourne, with scenes labelled “reprehensible”.

Rhiannon Tuffield and Catie McLeod

Shock figuresCommentsPremiumThe astronomical cost of fighting Clive Palmer in court

Mark McGowan has warned taxpayers could be forced to shell out millions fighting billionaire Clive Palmer in court, as a trial date for the pair’s duelling defamation suits was set for January.

Josh Zimmerman & Sarah Ison

Crazy scenesVideo‘Extremists’ blamed for violent Melbourne tradie protest

Construction union boss John Setka claims ‘extremists’ have hijacked a violent protest outside CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne.

Rhiannon Tuffield

Extra servicesCommentsEntire bus network providing free grand final transport

Those heading to Perth’s first-ever grand final this Saturday will be able to jump on free public transport, with the AFL spectacle expected to generate $10 million for the local economy.

Briana Fiore

Jab demand furyViolence erupts at Vic construction protest

Violence has erupted outside CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne after hundreds of tradies faced off with union boss John Setka.

Rhiannon Tuffield

PoliticsScoMo denies Biden snub

Ahead of major talks this week in Washington, Scott Morrison has denied Australia was snubbed by US President Joe Biden on one thing.

Courtney Gould

credit duePremiumKnowing a loved one died on their terms makes it easier

‘We loved finding tracks and seeing where they led.’ Ian Morley said this about the love he and his wife, Fran, had for travelling. He said it on Friday at Fran’s funeral.

Ben Harvey

Ben HarveyChief Reporter

UpdatedAll the new rules for Victoria

Premier Daniel Andrews has finally revealed Victoria’s road map out of lockdown. Here’s all the new rules and when they will kick in.

Lane Sainty

Sub Hopes SunkCommentsPremiumWA may not forgive and forget subs deal on election day

Seemingly, Scott Morrison reckons he has done enough to keep West Australians voting blue at the next federal election, despite giving the chocolate biscuits to South Australia. I’m not so sure.

Joe Spagnolo

Politics‘We were honest’: French sub snub defended

Australia’s Defence Minister has defended the government against claims it lied to France over a move to tear up a submarine deal.

Courtney Gould and Evin Priest

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How the CCC wrecked Japan trade official's life

Craig Peacock’s reputation was destroyed, he has been unable to find a permanent job, his health has collapsed and the McGowan Government is pursuing legal action in Japan.

PoliticsMelbourne venues push reopening plan

A new scheme to reopen Melbourne’s dining and entertainment industries may soon be introduced, with one catch for residents.

Rhiannon Tuffield

CourtLawsuits straining NSW Health staff

NSW Health staff responding to the pandemic are being stretched by a series of lawsuits challenging the state’s public health order.

Steve Zemek

One vote, one valueCommentsPremiumMcGowan labels Upper House a regional ‘dictatorship’

Labor has introduced the Electoral Equality Bill, which will scrap the six existing Legislative Council regions — including three in the bush — in favour of a single ‘whole of State’ electorate.

Peter Law

Single entityCommentsPremiumWA university merger probed by Parliament

As the tertiary education sector grapples with huge revenue losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, A WA parliamentary committee has highlighted a bold solution.

Briana Fiore

LockdownSinger demands Clive Palmer apology

A singer whose parody of Melbourne’s lockdown went viral has caught the attention of Clive Palmer - and she is not happy.

Melissa Iaria

Sinking feelingCommentsPremium‘Fails WA’: McGowan slams full-cycle docking decision

Mark McGowan has slammed the Federal Government decision to keep the lucrative full-cycle docking of the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines in South Australia.

Lanai Scarr

CovidExtreme new rule for home quarantine

Residents in home quarantine could get a visit from the cops if they fail to comply with a strict new compliance rule within 10 minutes.

Alex Druce