Column: The allure of Trump among California Republicans remains
SACRAMENTO — Donald Trump finally met his match in a debate. Kamala Harris not only dominated and clobbered him, she goaded him into appearing unhinged. It…
Donald Trump’s revealing word salad about child care
In the United States, most parents of young children work, most need help caring for their children, and most cannot depend on family members to…
Column: Baseball legend Willie Mays instrumental in California fight against housing discrimination
SACRAMENTO — As a ballplayer, Willie Mays was arguably the greatest of all time — baseball’s GOAT. But he also starred in another endeavor — as…
Shire of Waroona wants WA government to pay for whale carcass removal after ‘significant’ bill
In short: There are calls for the WA government to commit to footing the bill for dead whales that wash up on the state's coast.Councils are paying…
Paris Hilton backs California bill to reform ‘troubled teen industry’
SACRAMENTO — The celebrity hotel heiress once known for her high-profile nightclub appearances has turned her attention to a much more staid venue: the California state…
Betty Yee officially enters 2026 California governor’s race
Former state Controller Betty Yee on Wednesday launched her campaign for California governor in 2026, joining a crowded field of Democratic candidates nearly a year…
California has an enormous budget deficit. Newsom and lawmakers say they plan to make a plan
With a budget deficit of at least $38 billion hanging over their heads, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders of the state Senate and Assembly…
NSW Premier Chris Minns announces plan to build 100 new preschools over three years
In short: The NSW government has pledged to build 100 preschools, 49 of which will be in regional and remote areas.Premier Chris Minns made the…
Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer
Former WA Liberals leader David Honey has lost a preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe to property council chief Sandra Brewer.Ms Brewer,…
NSW Premier Chris Minns says state will not meet its housing target, but is doing its best to boost supply
Housing industry insiders say they are not surprised by the NSW premier's admission that the state will not meet its housing targets agreed to just…
How Newsom plans to fix California’s projected $37.9-billion deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday asked California lawmakers to dip into the state’s rainy-day reserves and signaled his desire to potentially delay a minimum wage…
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk takes on the federal government, Brisbane council, in lead up to state election
As a state government, sometimes a good old-fashioned fight with the feds can pay off politically, especially in a parochial state like Queensland.Think Scott Morrison…
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner resigns from Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games organising committee
Brisbane’s lord mayor has resigned immediately from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Intergovernmental Leaders’ Forum, saying it's a "pointless talkfest".The forum is made…
California examines benefits, risks of using artificial intelligence in state government
Artificial intelligence that can generate text, images and other content could help improve state programs but also poses risks, according to a report released by…
Column: It’s about time California built the Sites Reservoir
SACRAMENTO — California’s state government began drawing up plans for Sites Reservoir in the Sacramento Valley 70 years ago. And it still only exists on paper.…
Doctors fight payroll tax they say will close clinics and destroy universal healthcare
Quick ReadIn short: Doctors have been operating as independent practitioners based in GP clinics rather than employees.They say changes to payroll law will mean they have…
Missing rescue data casts doubts on effectiveness of policies to protect wildlife in NSW
Four years of wildlife rescue data is missing from the New South Wales government's species tracking database BioNet, casting doubt over the accuracy of protection…
Brisbane’s Toowong to West End green bridge to soon move to detailed design phase
Brisbane City Council will kick off detailed design of its planned green bridge between Toowong and West End before the end of the year.Key points:Brisbane City…
New Adelaide Aquatic Centre cost blows out by $55 million, existing centre to close next year
The cost of the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre has blown out by $55 million due to "significant improvements" to the project design, the South Australian…
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what’s changed on the front bench
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's has switched up her frontbench line-up, saying it's "the reset this government has needed". The premier has only made widespread changes to…