Danielle Le Messurier

2 days ago | thewest.com.au | Danielle Le Messurier

Ted O’Brien has come a long way from being the “runt of the litter”. The youngest of nine children, the new deputy leader of the Opposition says he quickly came to understand the value of working as part of a team through his upbringing. “Mum and Dad had two girls, seven boys. And so, as the runt of the litter, I came to know, very early, the importance of the broader group — that it’s not just about you, it’s about everybody else,” Mr O’Brien said on Tuesday.

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Danielle Le Messurier

Greens leader Adam Bandt’s hopes of playing a big role in the next parliament appear to have been dashed, with early polling results showing the party will not have the say that it hoped for. Mr Bandt had demanded Labor block any new coal and gas projects if the Greens hold the balance of power in the event of a hung parliament — an outcome that had been ruled out by 6.20pm Perth time.

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Danielle Le Messurier |Jessica Page

WA Minister accused of breaking health hub promise to veterans leaving many in crisis

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Danielle Le Messurier

You can hardly blame Australians for being late to the party when it comes to elections. Many people don’t tune in until the last minute because, let’s face it, who really wants to watch two men in suits talking themselves up while sticking knives into their opponent. How many times can they really bang on about the cost of living, housing, energy prices and Medicare without seeing voters’ eyes glaze over?

2 weeks ago | thewest.com.au | Danielle Le Messurier

WA Government says no NRL deal yet but North Sydney Bears legend Billy Moore says it’s going ahead