Politics
Western Australia
WA politician accused of child sex abuse remains silent over charges
Independent MP James Hayward has not entered any pleas for five charges in relation to allegations he sexually abused an eight-year-old girl nor given an indication of his political future.
- by Peter de Kruijff
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‘WA sitting on a COVID vaccine timebomb’ warns Liberal leader
’We are now sitting on a COVID vaccine timebomb that will explode unless these people are actively encouraged to have a third vaccine over the coming weeks,” WA Liberal leader David Honey says.
- by Sarah Brookes
United Nations committee issues ‘please explain’ letter with concerns over WA’s new Aboriginal Heritage Bill
The WA government has not received the letter, which went to Australia’s UN representative, as of Friday afternoon and intends to pass the controversial law on Tuesday.
- by Peter de Kruijff
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WA Parliament
Child sex accused MP ensures two months of salary with brief late night appearance
Former Nationals MP James Hayward has made an appearance in the Upper House, ensuring he will continue to be paid his salary and allowances until at least February.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Gas
Shell’s giant $24b Prelude LNG ship shut down after fire
A fire late Thursday night on Shell’s Prelude floating LNG vessel off the Kimberley coast caused production at the $24 billion giant to be shut down and left the crew using backup power.
- by Peter Milne
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Nationals
WA Nationals leader calls on MP accused of child sex abuse to resign from Parliament
Mia Davies said MLC James Hayward, who has been charged with child sex abuse offences, should resign from Parliament, describing his position as “untenable”.
- by Peter de Kruijff and Hamish Hastie
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Bushfires
Wanneroo fire warning downgraded as blaze brought under control
Bushfire advice is still in place for people in an area south of Marangaroo Road and north of Beach Road in the eastern part of Koondoola and western part of Ballajura.
- by Holly Thompson
Contents of WA MP’s laptop that could ‘ruin careers’ to be with CCC by end of the week
An inquiry by the WA Corruption and Crime Commission into the electoral allowances of politicians will be able to resume with the end of a two-year legal and political fight that fractured the Labor government.
- by Peter de Kruijff
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Coronavirus pandemic
Government tech teams scramble as SafeWA app crashes
WAtoday understands users began reporting problems around 12pm.
- by Hamish Hastie
WA pledges $117m to stay in the global hydrogen race
The WA government is looking for federal support for two hydrogen hubs near Karratha and Geraldton to help WA grab market share for the future clean fuel, with Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Future Industries a likely early tenant.
- by Peter Milne
Deputy Premier ducks questions on whether he should front unfair dismissal case
Deputy Premier Roger Cook has brushed aside questions about whether he should provide evidence in the unfair dismissal case brought by his former electorate officer.
- by Hamish Hastie