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WA to ban character references for all criminal cases

Another state will ban the use of good character references at sentencing after three government employees gave references to a workmate jailed for rape.

AAP · Aug 25

Cashed-up state buys own strategic diesel stockpile

The nation's richest state is building its own fuel reserve, with the purchase of millions of litres of diesel, but critics say it's less than a day's supply.

AAP · Apr 14

Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

A cashed-up state government could build its own emergency fuel reserve while still expecting to receive its cut of the national stockpile.

AAP · Apr 12

No charges or fines for WA's wayward radioactive pill

A months-long investigation into the disappearance of a radioactive mining capsule in outback WA has concluded with no charges or fines laid.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

Hospital rape charge dropped for victim's mental health

Prosecutors dropped charges against a 13-year-old boy accused of raping a fellow patient in a Perth hospital over fears for his alleged victim's mental health.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Sexual assaults plague Australia's mental health wards

More than 1000 people reported being sexually assaulted or harassed during their time in Australian mental health wards.

AAP · Oct 3, 2023

Long-sought abortion laws to remove access barriers

Western Australia will align with other jurisdictions by modernising its abortion laws for the first time in 25 years under a government bill before parliament.

AAP · Jun 21, 2023

Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti endorsed by WA Labor as premier and deputy, with David Michael joining cabinet

Former City of Stirling councillor David Michael becomes the WA government's newest cabinet member, as Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are formally chosen to lead the state Labor party.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023

Amber-Jade Sanderson pledges loyalty to incoming WA Premier Roger Cook after failed leadership tilt

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson, who failed in her bid to replace retiring Premier Mark McGowan, says she is completely behind his successor Roger Cook.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

After 24 hours of drama, Roger Cook becomes the next premier of Western Australia

With the withdrawal of his principal challengers and the implicit endorsement from key factions within the Labor party, Roger Cook will become Western Australia’s 31st premier. We can expect final endorsement from the Labor caucus and a formal swearing-in from the WA governor in the coming days.

The Conversation · May 31, 2023