McGowan’s social media following would make most influencers blush,and he’s keeping it
Exclusive
Social media

McGowan’s social media following would make most influencers blush,and he’s keeping it

Despite being curated by Labor staffers and taxpayer-funded government staff,Mark McGowan will remain in charge of his social media accounts,which accumulated huge followings during COVID-19.

  • byHamish Hastie

Latest

‘I’ve changed my mind’:McGowan ribs Roger Cook in final speech

‘I’ve changed my mind’:McGowan ribs Roger Cook in final speech

Mark McGowan used his final event as premier of Western Australia to ‘settle some scores’ and quipped that he was expecting something to be named after him now that his time in office was over.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
Mining magnate accepts Western Australian of the Year award hours after skin cancer removal

Mining magnate accepts Western Australian of the Year award hours after skin cancer removal

Fresh out of hospital after having a melanoma removed,the billionaire head of Hancock Prospecting Gina Rinehart used her acceptance speech to look back at how far her family businesses had come and applaud the outgoing premier.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
A hug,pints and pickles:Inside Roger Cook’s coronation as WA premier
Exclusive
ALP

A hug,pints and pickles:Inside Roger Cook’s coronation as WA premier

Normally,United Workers Union candidates are crowd-surfed above the mass of factional headbangers and onto the stage as party leader. But this time their secret ballot turned out to be a waste of time.

  • byHamish Hastie andMichael Genovese
McGowan’s next ambition:Live an ordinary life and watch some Netflix

McGowan’s next ambition:Live an ordinary life and watch some Netflix

WA’s most popular ever premier has indicated his home life gives him more humility than his former job,saying the family dog is excited about seeing him more.

  • byEmma Young
No hard feelings for Sanderson as she backs Cook for WA premier
Updated
ALP

No hard feelings for Sanderson as she backs Cook for WA premier

In her first public engagement since her losing bid for premier,Amber-Jade Sanderson said she would continue to be a minister in Roger Cook’s cabinet when it was announced next week.

  • byHamish Hastie
Advertisement
‘I’m ready’:Cook to follow McGowan’s lead as he takes mantle of WA premier

‘I’m ready’:Cook to follow McGowan’s lead as he takes mantle of WA premier

Newly anointed West Australian premier Roger Cook has vowed to continue his predecessor’s legacy of unity and stability.

  • byHamish Hastie andJesinta Burton
Succession:Who is WA’s next premier,Roger Cook?

Succession:Who is WA’s next premier,Roger Cook?

After spending almost 15 years as second-in-command,Deputy Premier Roger Cook is set to become leader of the WA Labor Party and Western Australia’s 31st premier.

  • byJesinta Burton
Roger that:Cook to be next WA premier after Sanderson pulls out of race
Updated
ALP

Roger that:Cook to be next WA premier after Sanderson pulls out of race

Amber-Jade Sanderson’s decision came after Labor’s left-faction colleagues delivered a fatal blow to her leadership hopes.

  • byHamish Hastie
McGowan’s friends in high places wish him well after shock retirement

McGowan’s friends in high places wish him well after shock retirement

Mining billionaire and Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison was among the first to wish the premier well and reflect on his time in the top job.

  • byHamish Hastie
Cook steps up to take the reins,Saffioti ‘considering’ after McGowan’s shock exit

Cook steps up to take the reins,Saffioti ‘considering’ after McGowan’s shock exit

It was a resignation no one saw coming. Roger Cook has wasted no time publicly declaring his intention to fight for the role,but there are two other WA Labor figures tipped to take on the task of filling Premier Mark McGowan’s shoes.

  • byJesinta Burton andHamish Hastie