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WA conservative alliance confirmed after poll drubbing

WA's Liberal and National parties have confirmed they will work in alliance in the new state parliament after Labor won 46 seats to the conservatives 13.

AAP · Apr 4, 2025

Love denies bullying as MP quits the Nationals in tears

WA Opposition Leader Shane Love has denied bullying his former Nationals colleague Louise Kingston.

AAP · Jun 21, 2024

Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after 'bullying'

West Australian MP Louise Kingston has resigned from the state Nationals as she accused her party leader of "relentless bullying and harassment".

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

Company running Perth Mint cryptocurrency withdraws support, but questions linger over future of GoldPass app

The company that runs the Perth Mint's cryptocurrency announces it will no longer support the digital tokens because of alleged breaches of Australian and US laws by the mint.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2023

Perth Mint chief executive admits 'doping' controversy hurts reputation as WA opposition calls for royal commission

The head of the Perth Mint says he is determined to see the organisation's reputation "repaired" as the WA opposition calls for a royal commission over issues with gold it sold to China.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

Cruise ship emergency prompts calls for rescue helicopter in WA's Midwest

Calls are growing for the WA government to fund a rescue helicopter base in the state's Midwest, after delays evacuating a sick woman from a cruise ship.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

Optus data breach fresh reminder of barriers facing West Australian fraud victims, as government admits its own breach

The WA government says it's looking at all options to safeguard the identities of West Australians, after concerns were raised they have been left uniquely vulnerable by last week's cyber attack on Optus.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022