The Latest Breaking News from John Quigley

AI Data Centre Electricity Demand Increasing US Utility Bills, Putting Households in Debt

Rising energy demand from power-hungry AI data centres is straining household budgets, with the average overdue utility bill balance continuing to grow.

International Business Times UK · Dec 5, 2025

Trump blames renewable energy for rising electricity prices. Experts point elsewhere

President Donald Trump is blaming renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power for skyrocketing energy costs

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Demand for rare elements used in clean energy could help clean up abandoned coal mines in Appalachia

In the hills of West Virginia, researchers are hoping to realize a long-term dream of cleaning up poisonous groundwaters that flow out of old coal mines

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Families speak at Perth inquiry hearings into missing, murdered First Nations women and children

Relatives relive the trauma of losing their loved ones as they share their stories at a public hearing for an inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children. Warning: This story contains images and names of Indigenous people who have died.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Clive Palmer hires Christian Porter for $300bn lawsuit against Australian government

Billionaire claims commonwealth liable for WA law, which prevented him seeking compensation for rejected mining project

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

WA attorney-general declines to 'interfere' in inquiries amid alleged exploitation in state care

The opposition criticises John Quigley for saying he will not interfere in inquiries into WA's Public Trustee, amid claims the agency is charging people exorbitant fees and leaving people without money for food.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Uluru motel mass murderer Douglas Crabbe to take part in WA prison re-socialisation program

Douglas Crabbe, who killed five people when he drove his semi-trailer into a motel near Uluru in 1983, is currently serving five consecutive life sentences for murder in Perth's Acacia Prison.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

WA to ban display of Nazi symbols

The display and possession of Nazi symbols is set to be decriminalised in Western Australia, with some exceptions.

AAP · Jan 18, 2023

WA water minister resigns, reshuffle looms

Western Australia's water minister has resigned at the behest of Premier Mark McGowan, paving the way for a cabinet reshuffle.

AAP · Dec 8, 2022

Mark McGowan set to reshuffle WA cabinet but John Quigley dismisses 'nonsense' about future

The departure of one of WA's longest-serving parliamentarians has guaranteed an impending reshuffle of the McGowan government's cabinet, with the opposition saying John Quigley should be replaced as attorney-general.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022