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'No one said that!' CNN guest laughs in disbelief as heated panelists shout at each other

Minutes after a CNN panel devolved into chaos Thursday night during a discussion over the GOP's support of candidates accused of wrongdoing, the same panelists shouted over each other again — this time during a heated discussion over whether former President Donald Trump killed an immigration bill. Earlier in the night, the discussion on CNN's "NewsNight" became heated when social …

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1 year, 3 months ago

How Mark McGowan pressured the EPA boss to remove WA's tough emissions targets in one brief phone call

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Western Australia's former environmental protection chief has made the "extraordinary" claim that the previous premier Mark McGowan pressured him to withdraw tough new emissions guidelines. Key points: In 2019, the EPA wanted to introduce tough new emissions guidelines The decision triggered a backlash from Woodside and the state's mining lobby A single phone call from the WA premier led to …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Polls close in Rockingham by-election as Premier Roger Cook predicts 'tight' race to replace Mark McGowan

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Polls have closed in the Rockingham by-election and counting is underway to decide who will replace former premier Mark McGowan in Western Australia’s safest Labor seat. Key points: Rockingham is the safest seat in WA Labor's Magenta Marshall is expected to retain the seat By-elections usually record a swing against the government of the day Labor holds the seat by …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Mark McGowan's retirement presents opportunities for the Opposition. Can they make the most of them?

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For so long WA politics has been dominated by "the McGowan factor". "The chances of the Liberals and Nationals winning the next election were always remote, and probably remain remote," ABC chief election analyst Antony Green said this week. "But the internal dispute that arose over who should replace Mark McGowan gives a hint that there are tensions within the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

On his last day as WA premier, what decisions have shaped Mark McGowan's legacy?

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As Mark McGowan woke up for his last day as the premier of Western Australia this morning, it wouldn't be surprising if he felt some relief. Key points: Mark McGowan's tenure was defined by his handling of COVID But he has many other achievements under his belt There are also unresolved issues, which Roger Cook will need to tackle Over …

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1 year, 6 months ago

What Roger Cook may do differently when he steps into Mark McGowan's shoes

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He has stood alongside the WA premier for years, in front of the cameras and behind closed doors, and helped steer the state through an unprecedented pandemic. New WA premier Roger Cook outlines his vision Photo shows Roger Cook stands beside Rita Saffioti at the podium as they are both smiling After spending the morning meeting with a key WA …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Roger Cook to be Western Australia's next premier, replacing Mark McGowan

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Roger Cook has been endorsed by Labor as WA's next state premier, after he secured the backing of a key party faction, and has laid out his vision for the future of the state. "Together we are ready to be the next premier and deputy premier of Western Australia," Mr Cook said. "We've worked hard as a government under Mark …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti to unite against Amber-Jade Sanderson in race to be next WA premier

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Deputy Premier Roger Cook has emerged as Mark McGowan's most likely successor with Transport Minister Rita Saffioti as his deputy, following the shock resignation of the popular WA premier yesterday. Key points: Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti have united in a bid to lead WA Labor Earlier, the United Workers Union gave Amber-Jade Sanderson its support But the AMWU backed …

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1 year, 6 months ago

The life and times of Mark McGowan, the state premier who enjoyed rock star popularity levels

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Known for his tough stance on border closures during the COVID-19 pandemic and legal fights with mining magnate Clive Palmer, WA's 30th Premier Mark McGowan's popularity skyrocketed in recent years. Key points: WA's 30th premier Mark McGowan will step down at the end of the week His successful handling of the COVID pandemic saw his popularity surge His 2021 election …

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1 year, 6 months ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan announces resignation from politics — as it happened

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By State Political Reporter Keane Bourke: Every once in a while, people would get bored and talk about what life post-McGowan might look like. He’s had some massive jobs — not the least of which being steering the state through COVID — while also trying to get big things happening both in and out of parliament. He made bold decisions …

1 year, 6 months ago

Mark McGowan stands down as WA premier in shock announcement, citing exhaustion

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WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced he is retiring from politics in a bombshell announcement. Key points: Mark McGowan will stand down by the end of the week He became leader of the WA Labor party in 2012 The premier says the job has left him "exhausted" In a press conference held with just 45 minutes' notice, Mr McGowan said …

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1 year, 7 months ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan says Banksia Hill damage bill could reach $30 million after latest disturbance

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WA Premier Mark McGowan says the estimated damage bill following last week's riot at Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre has come to about $30 million. Key points: Detainees began rioting at Banksia Hill last Tuesday night Control rooms housing expensive infrastructure were targeted The WA premier says the damage bill could hit $30 million The riot, which broke out last …

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1 year, 7 months ago

WA government promises 'genuine' cost of living relief, but it's not enough for everyone

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Not too long ago, Sandra Davis had her retirement all mapped out. Key points: The government has offered a $715 million package of "genuine" cost of living relief Electricity bill relief gives $826 to those on Commonwealth concessions, including a standard annual payment of $326 There are frustrations that ideas being put forward by those on the frontline aren't being …

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1 year, 7 months ago

WA Budget 2023: Mark McGowan's third budget delivers another massive surplus for WA

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Western Australia's position as the nation's strongest economy remains unchallenged, after Premier and Treasurer Mark McGowan handed down another massive budget surplus of $4.2 billion for the current financial year. Key points: Mark McGowan has delivered his third budget as WA treasurer WA will see a net operating surplus of $3.3 billion in 2023-24 The state's net debt will be …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Mark McGowan sticks to tough stance on Banksia Hill, but is this the only solution?

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If ever the government needed a sign that things aren’t working at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, today’s disturbing images are a giant, glowing billboard. Banksia Hill funding boost Photo shows a scratched wall in a cell at the Banksia Hill detention centre A children's detention facility slammed by Perth Children's Court President Hylton Quail as "dehumanising" and a place to …

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1 year, 8 months ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan raised cases of detained Australians during China trip

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Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan said he raised the cases of two detained Australians while he was on a five-day trip in China. Key points: The WA premier spent five days in Beijing for the first time since the pandemic He raised the cases of two detained Australians with the Chinese government He said he also discussed the issue of …

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1 year, 8 months ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan ignites war of words with shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie

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The WA premier has been caught in another hot-mic scandal on the first day of his trade mission to China, after a camera picked up a conversation where he said Australia's federal shadow defence minister had "swallowed some kind of Cold War pills". Rebuilding the China relationship Speaking to reporters in Perth later in the day, senior state cabinet minister …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Four years after his last visit, WA Premier Mark McGowan returns to China

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Western Australia's premier says it's "unfounded" to have a fearful relationship with the state's largest trading partner, as he travels to China for the first time in four years. Key points: Mark McGowan will spend five days in Beijing for the first time post-COVID He says WA needs to have a good relationship with its biggest export customer The trip …

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1 year, 9 months ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan apologises for Perth Mint 'storm in a f***ing teacup' comment

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The West Australian premier has been caught in state parliament describing issues with gold the Perth Mint sent to China as a "storm in a f***ing tea cup", before acknowledging the mint had not complied with laws in some US states dating back to 1998. Key points: Mark McGowan has apologised for swearing on the floor of parliament He muttered …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Target 120 missing in northern WA communities that need urgent youth crime solutions

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A key pillar of the government's strategy to tackle youth crime in Western Australia's north has engaged zero families in most major towns since it was expanded last year, according to state government figures. Key points: Target 120 has not engaged at-risk children and their families in most major towns in northern WA The program was expanded to the region …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Boeing 737 crash pilots walk away from fiery wreckage as Mark McGowan hails their survival a 'miracle'

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Pictures have emerged of the fiery scene of a Boeing 737 crash in southern WA — the first in Australia — as the state's premier hailed the pilots' "remarkable" survival. Key points: The Boeing 737 crashed on Monday afternoon The crash site is about 500 kilometres south east of Perth The Premier hailed the pilots' survival as 'a miracle' The …

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1 year, 11 months ago

WA floods prompt Kimberley visit from Anthony Albanese and Mark McGowan amid devastation

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is promising "significant" emergency assistance relief for those impacted by Western Australia's worst-ever floods ahead of a tour of the state's soaked Kimberley region. Key points: The PM and WA premier have visited Fitzroy Crossing's evacuation centre They will return to Broome to meet volunteers and emergency workers Mark McGowan has warned flood-hit communities face a …

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2 years ago

Simone McGurk loses child protection, domestic violence portfolios in Mark McGowan's cabinet reshuffle

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Premier Mark McGowan has unveiled a raft of changes to his cabinet, including what is likely to be seen as the demotion of a senior minister. Senior minister not 'demoted' Mr McGowan rejected the idea Ms McGurk's changes amounted to a demotion, saying it was "quite the opposite", given training and water were "major economic portfolios". "Simone has, I think, …

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2 years, 1 month ago

WA minister Alannah MacTiernan announces retirement from politics

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Long-serving Western Australian Labor minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced her retirement. Key points: Alannah MacTiernan first joined the WA Parliament in 1993 She served as minister for planning and infrastructure from 2001 to 2008 She said it had been a 'privilege' to serve the people of WA Ms MacTiernan, who is the minister for regional development, agriculture and food, and …

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'No one said that!' CNN guest laughs in disbelief as heated panelists shout at each other

How Mark McGowan pressured the EPA boss to remove WA's tough emissions targets in one brief phone call

Polls close in Rockingham by-election as Premier Roger Cook predicts 'tight' race to replace Mark McGowan

Mark McGowan's retirement presents opportunities for the Opposition. Can they make the most of them?

On his last day as WA premier, what decisions have shaped Mark McGowan's legacy?

What Roger Cook may do differently when he steps into Mark McGowan's shoes

Roger Cook to be Western Australia's next premier, replacing Mark McGowan

Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti to unite against Amber-Jade Sanderson in race to be next WA premier

The life and times of Mark McGowan, the state premier who enjoyed rock star popularity levels

WA Premier Mark McGowan announces resignation from politics — as it happened

Mark McGowan stands down as WA premier in shock announcement, citing exhaustion

WA Premier Mark McGowan says Banksia Hill damage bill could reach $30 million after latest disturbance

WA government promises 'genuine' cost of living relief, but it's not enough for everyone

WA Budget 2023: Mark McGowan's third budget delivers another massive surplus for WA

Mark McGowan sticks to tough stance on Banksia Hill, but is this the only solution?

WA Premier Mark McGowan raised cases of detained Australians during China trip

WA Premier Mark McGowan ignites war of words with shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie

Four years after his last visit, WA Premier Mark McGowan returns to China

WA Premier Mark McGowan apologises for Perth Mint 'storm in a f***ing teacup' comment

Target 120 missing in northern WA communities that need urgent youth crime solutions

Boeing 737 crash pilots walk away from fiery wreckage as Mark McGowan hails their survival a 'miracle'

WA floods prompt Kimberley visit from Anthony Albanese and Mark McGowan amid devastation

Simone McGurk loses child protection, domestic violence portfolios in Mark McGowan's cabinet reshuffle

WA minister Alannah MacTiernan announces retirement from politics