The Cook Labor Government has unveiled a record investment in Western Australia's healthcare system as part of the 2026-27 State Budget, committing an additional $9.1 billion to improve hospital capacity, strengthen the workforce and expand access to services across the State.
The Cook Labor Government says the Wheatbelt region will benefit from significant investment in housing, healthcare, infrastructure and economic development under the 2026-27 State Budget, alongside targeted cost-of-living relief for families.
The Cook Labor Government has expanded Western Australia's State-owned strategic diesel reserve, securing an additional 8 million litres of fuel and increasing the emergency stockpile to 20 million litres.
SYDNEY (AP) – The trial of a retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach accused of sexual offenses against six men and boys over two decades began on Monday. The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching without consent.
CAIRO (AP) – After calling off a fresh round of strikes against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that new talks to wind down the war would start Monday, even as Iranian officials claimed their diplomatic efforts were focused on neighboring nations.
The Cook Labor Government has unveiled a new tourism initiative designed to attract more visitors to Western Australia's Coral Coast, offering travellers 50 per cent discounts on selected tours and experiences across Exmouth, Coral Bay and Carnarvon.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast. Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to shore to raise the alarm after he got into difficulties on Friday.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Lawyers for two sons of Virginia Giuffre, her housekeeper and her former attorney appeared in an Australian court Friday in a case deciding who controls her estate.
The Liberal Party of Australia has fallen on hard times. The party has struggled to attract voters and has gone through leadership uncertainty. In his first press conference as leader in February 2026, Angus Taylor said that his party needed to "change or die".
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