The Latest Breaking News from Steve Thomas

Coalmine bailout extended on energy security fears

Despite pledging to end support for a debt-laden coalmine in regional Western Australia this year, the premier has relented and thrown it another lifeline.

AAP · Jan 21

Hot air balloons fill the sky above Bristol ahead of annual fiesta

They launched from Bristol’s College Green on Friday to mark the countdown to the city’s annual fiesta.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

From ‘convict stain’ to badge of honour: Tasmania’s early criminals inspire celebrated musical

In Vandemonian Lags, Mick Thomas, Tim Rogers and a cast of musicians bring Lutruwita/Tasmania’s past to life with songs and ‘ripping yarns’

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025

Liberals elect new deputy leader in Western Australia

Farmer and former journalist Steven Martin has been elected as deputy leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

WA Liberal deputy steps down over Brian Burke link

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has ordered her deputy Steve Thomas to step down from his senior role over links with former premier Brian Burke.

AAP · Feb 27, 2024

West Australian government reveals massive scale of going green — but who’s going to pay is yet to be worked out

Western Australia’s biggest electricity system will need to roughly triple in size over the next two decades, as the state seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and go green.

ABC News · May 9, 2023

Finding and keeping workers in post-pandemic economy is a struggle for West Texas, local leaders tell Fed

Local leaders told members of the Federal Reserve last week that families are facing financial stresses that make working hard. Educators say they need families more involved at school.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 24, 2023

Foreign-owned mine Griffin Coal bills WA taxpayers $7.3 million to move dirt, fix machines

Taxpayers have spent millions propping up a failed foreign-owned coal mine at the centre of Western Australia's energy woes, paying for costs such as repairs to broken machinery.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023

WA opposition blasts government after CCC investigation of Phil Edman's laptop ends without even a whimper

Phil Edman's laptop was the most feared electronic device in WA politics — but the CCC quietly ended its investigation into it almost a year ago, and found it didn't live up to the hype.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2023

Medieval medicine: the return to maggots and leeches to treat ailments

The rise in global antibiotic resistance means huge sums are being invested in ground-breaking treatments. But some scientists are turning back the clock in the hunt for effective alternatives

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023