What's in the News?

• The ABC spends a day on the campaign trail with WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam

  Facing obstacles from within and outside her party, Libby Mettam is in the midst of a demanding election campaign as she navigates the "slings and arrows" of politics. 2025-02-21 08:11:05

• Broome's top cop responds to video of officer pushing man to the ground

  A Broome police officer has been captured on video tripping and pushing a man. The region's superintendent says the incident will be investigated, but on face value the officer's actions appear "excessive". 2025-02-21 02:57:53

• Son allegedly cut dad's arm off with samurai sword during family fight

  A 19-year-old South Kalgoorlie man who allegedly severed his father's arm with a samurai sword in Western Australia's Goldfields is remanded in custody after facing court.   2025-02-21 02:02:21

• Libby Mettam has the worst job in politics as the WA election looms

  Facing obstacles from within and outside her party, Libby Mettam is in the midst of a demanding election campaign as she navigates the "slings and arrows" of politics. 2025-02-20 21:15:26

• 'City destroyer' asteroid to be monitored by Australian space experts

  As space scientists around the world scramble to learn more about an asteroid classified as a "city destroyer" that could impact the Earth in around eight years, two Australians are quietly playing a crucial role in shaping the international response. 2025-02-20 19:29:10