Opinion
Scandal, missteps and oddly-timed leaks have taken the shine off Steven Marshall’s generally statesmanlike start to 2020. But, as Tom Richardson writes, there may be a political consolation from the Premier’s recent woes.
Politics
Outgoing Labor powerbroker David Gray says he has no intention of “meddling” in future factional decisions, insisting he has fulfilled his role of 10 years, “to make sure the peace was kept”.
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