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A couple of trade experts from the US capital have high hopes for WA’s emerging defence precinct.

David Littleproud has survived a challenge to his leadership of the National Party, knocking back leadership hopeful Matt Canavan.

Cowan MP Anne Aly has been promoted to the cabinet, picking up two ministerial portfolios in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s cabinet reshuffle.

The economic superpowers seem one step closer to reducing tensions as the US touts a trade deal and Chinese officials say they've reached an “important consensus” in Geneva.

WA’s newest and closest seat was decided over the weekend, with Labor’s Trish Cook claiming victory with a 0.5 per cent margin.

Responsibility for decision making over the Western Trade Coast fell on the shoulders of 11 of the 17 cabinet ministers in the first government led by Roger Cook.

Former WA opposition leader Mia Davies has confirmed the end of her political career after she failed to take the federal seat of Bullwinkel at last week’s election.

The leadership contest within the Liberal Party has narrowed, with Dan Tehan confirming he would not seek the position – while Sussan Ley officially announced a tilt.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has hinted she may take the role of deputy leader of the opposition, should shadow treasurer Angus Taylor be chosen to take the reins of the Liberal party.

The Corruption and Crime Commission has found a former public servant who downloaded highly confidential documents after resigning their job did not engage in serious misconduct.

OPINION: Neither of the major parties offered up much of substance during the campaign.

ANALYSIS: This year’s federal election had some of the tightest races in Australia’s history.

Woodside Energy chair Richard Goyder has told shareholders that actions are more significant than words when it comes to the Trump Administration, at the company’s AGM.

WA leads the nation in inflation as housing costs rise, export prices dip and dwelling approvals fall.

Climate 200-backed Independent Kate Hulett has failed to win the seat of Fremantle, with Labor’s Josh Wilson returning for a fourth term.

Fremantle independent candidate Kate Hulett could lose an election by less than one per cent for the second time in as many months, as her grip on the electorate slips.

Opinion: When the Liberal Party lost the 2025 WA election it had many excuses for its performance. So, what is the federal Liberal Party’s excuse for losing the national election?

Australia’s richest person has blamed a Trump scare campaign by the “left media” for the Coalition's landslide election loss over the weekend.

Re-elected Curtin MP Kate Chaney has called on the Liberal Party to return to more moderate politics in the wake of its blowout election loss.

While a blowout result for Labor is evident across the country, two high-profile WA seats remain undeclared.

WA WRAP: Independent Kate Chaney is well placed to see off a strong challenge from Liberal candidate Tom White and retain the western suburban seat of Curtin, according to ABC projections.

Anthony Albanese will become the first prime minister since John Howard to win two successive elections, with Peter Dutton losing his seat of Dickson.

The three major party candidates vying for WA’s newest electorate, one John Howard described as a ‘must win’, have cast their vote.

After 36 days of campaigning, 16 petrol stations, four debates and a broken down bus, Peter Dutton is ready to face the judgment of the electorate.

Anthony Albanese has been a busy bee as he remains determined to court voters until the campaign's final minute.

The two highest profile candidates for the critical seat of Curtin have made their final pitch for support while casting votes in the Western Suburbs this morning.

Australia is heading for another three years of sugar-hit policies bereft of long-term strategy, according to several industry-leading experts.

The state’s major project assessment body has flagged that an East Perth Primary School will not be enough on its own to address future education needs of the inner-city population.

ANALYSIS: Business News recaps a week’s worth of ABS data and looks at where the economy is headed next.

Business News looks at the promises Anthony Albanese took to the polls in 2022 and whether, three years on, he has delivered.

Students of history will know how the Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930 played out, amid fears of a similar outcome from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Core inflation dropped below 3 per cent for the first time since 2021, reinforcing expectations of a May 20 rate cut.