WA National Briefing

Labor slides in Newspoll + Westpac warns on rates 01.11.2026 1:36 ↓

One Nation edges ahead, while Westpac forecasts a sharp property drop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voters turn on the Treasurer amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis 01.11.2026 1:37 ↓

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National home prices falling at fastest pace in decades 01.11.2026 1:37 ↓

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Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed in South Australia 31.10.2026 1:41 ↓

Plus, two people have died in a crash on the NSW far north coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson is only the second woman in Australia to receive a life sentence without parole 31.10.2026 1:46 ↓

Plus, Australia needs 288 runs on the final day to beat South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triple premiership coach announces new career move 30.10.2026 1:41 ↓

Brisbane Lions triple premiership coach Chris Fagan has locked in his future at a new club, in a freshly created Director of Coaching role.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death row inmate deeply hurt by "incompetence" of botched execution 30.10.2026 1:40 ↓

Christa Pike has made her first public comments since her failed execution in Tennessee, saying she's deeply hurt by the "incompetence' surrounding the September 30 event.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns for Aussies caught up in deadly train crash 30.10.2026 1:42 ↓

Two Australians remain unaccounted for following this week's high-speed rail crash in Spain, with the government providing consular assistance to their families.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Erin Patterson will never walk free after appeal loss 29.10.2026 1:38 ↓

Victoria’s highest court has resentenced the convicted triple murderer to life without parole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Stewart dies after dementia battle + Labor faces poaching claims 29.10.2026 1:38 ↓

Hollywood mourns the veteran actor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies at 86 29.10.2026 1:37 ↓

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Mushroom killer Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeals court 29.10.2026 1:38 ↓

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Teen charged with terrorism offences in NT 29.10.2026 1:38 ↓

Police claim investigators uncovered violent content and 3D-printed gun plans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain train collision kills 68, Australians believed safe 28.10.2026 1:37 ↓

Foreign Affairs has no reports of Australians caught up in the disaster, with dozens more people injured. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All major banks tip November rate hike as inflation jumps 28.10.2026 1:35 ↓

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Dozens killed in high-speed train crash in Spain 28.10.2026 1:38 ↓

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Opposition says Aussies desperately need hope - another jump in inflation 28.10.2026 1:37 ↓

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BREAKING: Inflation surge puts rates back in focus 28.10.2026 1:37 ↓

A stronger-than-expected September rise has added pressure before the RBA meets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese under fire over grant + Israel election deadlocked 27.10.2026 1:37 ↓

The Opposition claims Parliament was misled + neither Israeli bloc secures a majority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man charged over allegedly false Bondi terror attack injury claim 27.10.2026 1:36 ↓

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Hundreds of Qantas ground staff walk off the job 27.10.2026 1:36 ↓

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BREAKING: Greg Lynn loses bail bid ahead of retrial 27.10.2026 1:38 ↓

He’s awaiting a new trial over Carol Clay’s alleged 2020 murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.9 earthquake rattles homes south of Adelaide 26.10.2026 1:37 ↓

Residents reported several seconds of shaking, rumbling and rattling windows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposal to bring in tougher new testing rules for Australian sunscreens 26.10.2026 1:35 ↓

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Australia's cyber spy agency sounds the alarm on AI-powered attacks 26.10.2026 1:37 ↓

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