This Month
Home building slowdown fuels Perth’s rocketing price rises
Dwindling housing completions have helped fuel major increases in Perth’s property prices as developers warn most projects are not viable because of rising costs.
Mining boss calls for policy changes with more jobs in danger
The boss of WA’s peak resources lobby group says the Albanese government needs to step up to prevent more job losses.
Dominic Perrottet to join BHP in senior Washington role
The former NSW premier will join the Big Australian in Washington, heading up the miner’s external affairs in the United States.
Drone food delivery set to land in Melbourne’s east
Lightweight, styrofoam drones will soon be flying over the city, delivering meals and packages to homes in Melbourne’s sprawling outer-eastern suburbs.
Construction industry ‘much more respectful’ in WA
The Western Australian Labor government is unlikely to follow moves by eastern states to impose compulsory requirements for union agreements.
Qld Premier suspends CFMEU donations amid investigation
Premier Steven Miles said he would refuse to meet with the union’s officials until after Queensland police had conducted an analysis of allegations of criminality.
No cheers for politicians at Kalgoorlie pub as nickel work dries up
The federal and WA governments are under the gun from people caught in the crossfire of BHP’s call to suspend nickel operations.
Chaney’s live export reversal ‘not motivated by reelection’
Independent member for Curtin Kate Chaney has rejected assertions a last-minute move to oppose the Albanese government’s live export ban was motivated by votes.
Glencore warns of nickel job losses unless labour costs controlled
BHP’s decision to shut its nickel mines, smelter and refinery is already being felt across families, communities and other mining companies and businesses.
Port costs raise inflation fears, leave luxe cars in the slow lane
The Albanese government is facing pressure to do more to lower shipping costs.
Shipping crises ‘spanner in works’ for inflation fight
Australian consumers and retailers are facing long delays and higher prices for goods from Europe and Asia amid an international shipping crisis that could stoke local inflation.
Voters will ‘resist the poison from Canberra’: WA premier
Roger Cook says WA voters will resist the introduction of sectarian politics to Australia, warning against “poison” from Canberra coming into his state.
Fault lines: The growing divide threatening our society
Labor senator Fatima Payman’s resignation from the party highlights a schism between Muslims and the major parties. At risk is Australia’s multicultural ethos.
‘The port would stop’: Fremantle workers threaten to walk off job
Western Australia’s largest container port could grind to a halt next week if a small group of key staff stop work over a pay dispute.
Farmers vow to hurt Labor over live sheep export ban
WA farmers will begin doorknocking in marginal Labor-held electorates this week, vowing to make the Albanese government pay for a ban on live sheep exports.
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- Immigration
Queensland to cop skilled migrant cut amid boost to smaller states
Queensland will be the only Australian state to suffer a reduction in the number of skilled migrant allocations this financial year.
June
‘Unique position’ secures WA thousands more skilled migrants
Perth property prices have soared amid unprecedented migration. Now WA Premier Roger Cook has landed a promise of thousands more migrants to build more homes.
‘Extinction event’: WA builders blame government for overheating market
A $480 million government housing grant scheme has been blamed by West Australian builders for overheating the market and contributing to insolvencies.
Bolivian military pulls back after failed coup
Liberals have rebuked Anthony Albanese for calling Julian Assange; The Bolivian Military has pulled back from the presidential palace after a failed coup. Follow here for updates.
Assange on way to Australia after US plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pleaded guilty to publishing US military secrets; deputy PM rules out expelling WA Labor senator. Follow here for more. Watch live.
