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PoliticsMost want laws for truth in political ads

Most Australians across the political spectrum want to see laws that ensure political advertisements are truthful.

Colin Brinsden

OnlineGovt beefs up social media rules for teens

The Morrison government has unveiled proposed legislation aimed at protecting teens from the harmful effects of social media.

Steve Zemek

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Tough new laws to stop Aussie kids joining social media

The likes of Facebook will be compelled to enforce greater regulations to ensure children do not access their platforms or risk huge fines in laws to be introduced by the Morrison Government.

Lanai Scarr

NewspollCommentsPremiumClimate shuffling sinks confidence in Coalition

The Coalition has slumped to its lowest level of support in three years as Scott Morrison prepares to attend the Glasgow climate summit, bringing with him Australia’s ‘net zero by 2050’ commitment.

Sarah Ison

Firing linePremium‘Wound up’: What sparked Premier’s security scare

New details surrounding the scare which prompted the Premier to rush back to his family have been revealed.

Tim Clarke

ElectionUzbek leader expected to secure new term

Uzbekistan's incumbent leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev is almost certain to win a second term in a presidential election with no genuine opposition.

AAP

Massive callCommentsPremiumNationals back PM’s plan for net zero by 2050

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce confirmed the commitment on Sunday afternoon, saying the party is satisfied there are adequate ‘safeguards’ to protect regional Australia.

Sarah Ison

‘We’re not going to give in’CommentsSecurity breach will not deter Premier from vax stance

Premier Mark McGowan said the security breach at his home will not ‘deter’ him from ‘keeping the community safe’ and vaccinated.

Daryna Zadvirna

‘One way or the other’CommentsPremiumNationals to decide on net-zero by 2050 proposal

The Nationals are set to reach a conclusion on the net-zero by 2050 proposal “one way or another” at a meeting of the Party Room on Sunday.

Sarah Ison

‘Big debate’CommentsPremium‘We need our fair share’: NSW Treasurer enters GST row

Mark McGowan says WA is ‘sick of being treated like an ATM machine’ by NSW, as Treasurer Matt Kean on Sunday called for GST ‘reform’ to get NSW its ‘fair share’.

Sarah Ison

Come forwardVideoTop cop says ‘someone knows’ what happened to Cleo

WA’s top cop has revealed police are ‘painstakingly’ going through every vehicle movement out of the campsite Cleo Smith vanished from, issuing a fresh appeal for information to ‘crack open the case’.

Daryna Zadvirna

CoronavirusTwo Qld border hoppers test positive

Several communities have been put on alert after two people who crossed into Queensland tested positive for Covid-19.

Steve Zemek

PoliticsNationals back net zero, with safeguards

The Nationals have given Prime Minister Scott Morrison the green light to take a net zero by 2050 target to the UN climate conference in Glasgow.

Colin Brinsden and Paul Osborne

Life with COVIDCommentsPremiumMasks to return, even for vaccinated West Aussies

Health Minister Roger Cook has provided WA further insight into what living with COVID-19 is set to be like when a hard border to NSW and Victoria is finally dropped.

Joe Spagnolo

PoliticsNATO not ready for equal dialogue: Russia

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says NATO is not ready to discuss European security on equal terms with Russia.

Polina Devitt

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Major security breach at Premier’s family home

Mark McGowan has been placed under tight police guard after a security incident which saw the WA Premier bundled into his official car and rushed home from a wedding.

Ben Harvey & Caitlyn Rintoul

PoliticsTurkey to banish 10 ambassadors: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered 10 foreign ambassadors who called for the release of a jailed philanthropist expelled from the country.

Daren Butler

DefenceRussia, China debut joint Pacific patrols

Warships from Russia and China have for the first time engaged in joint patrols through the western part of the Pacific Ocean, Moscow's defence ministry says.

AAP

‘Freedom’ fizzerCommentsPremiumAnti-vaxxer protest at Premier’s house falls short

Anti-vaccination protesters hoping to stage a rally at the home of WA Premier Mark McGowan over his COVID-19 vaccine mandates produced a lacklustre turnout on Saturday.

Caitlyn Rintoul

DefenceNorth Korea slams US for Taiwan support

North Korea has hit out at the US's "indiscreet meddling" in Taiwan, saying it threatens to trigger a "delicate situation" in the region.

Kim Tong-Hyung

CorruptionDisgraced Labor figure enters jail

Disgraced former politician Eddie Obeid has entered jail to start his seven-year prison term.

Helena Burke

Coaching LimboMarooned Wildcats coach Tweets at PM amid visa frustration

Perth Wildcats appointed Scott Morrison as coach on August 24 but he's still not allowed to come to Australia with his family and his frustration is clear.

Craig O'Donoghue

PoliticsIsrael calls six Palestine NGOs terrorists

Israel's government has designated six Palestinian non-governmental organisations as terrorist groups.

Rami Ayyub

PoliticsBiden, Macron to meet in Rome: White House

US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron say they will meet in Rome at a G20 summit as the two countries work to mend ties.

Doina Chiacu and Andrea Shalal