Gillard faces first test on unions – The Fin; WA hits back in battle over carve-up of GST – The Aus; Verve gets lifeline on Synergy deal – The West; $3b rescue spares Alinta but cements heavy losses – The West; Late-night trading approved – The West

Gillard faces first test on unions – The Fin; WA hits back in battle over carve-up of GST – The Aus; Verve gets lifeline on Synergy deal – The West; $3b rescue spares Alinta but cements heavy losses – The West; Late-night trading approved – The West