Keane Bourke is a Politics and Community Reporter at ABC News WA. With a focus on elections, government, and public policy, he also explores themes of health and wellness, including consumer and mental health, as well as issues related to construction and real estate. Keane's work has been featured in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), highlighting his commitment to delivering insightful coverage on critical societal issues.
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Keane Bourke's focus is primarily on government and politics within Western Australia, with a strong emphasis on legal policy and regulation. Given the coverage attributes, Keane would likely be receptive to pitches that provide insights into local political developments, legal policies or regulatory changes in Western Australia.
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By: Keane Bourke
Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 6:57am In short: Welcome to Country ceremonies were thrust into the spotlight on Anzac Day when dawn services were disrupted by racist booing and heckling.
By: Keane Bourke
The family of a 35-year-old diver who died after being bitten by a shark has described him as "an adored husband, son, brother and uncle who had a lifelong love and deep respect for the ocean".
By: Keane Bourke
Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 3:44am In short: WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas says One Nation deserves "respect" and ignoring the party would be like "ignoring the will of the people".
By: Keane Bourke
Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 3:37am Basil Zempilas's flirtation with One Nation is a classic example of how the more things change in politics, the more they stay the same.
By: Keane Bourke
Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 8:24am In short: The Inspector of Custodial Services has released a report outlining deteriorating conditions at Hakea, Casuarina and Melaleuca Prisons.
By: Keane Bourke
Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 2:02am As night falls on our cities each weekend, a group of children and teenagers get swept up in the crowd, largely out of sight and out of mind.
By: Keane Bourke
Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 11:14pm In short: WA Police have been forced to fly some accused criminals out of remote communities following announced regional court closures.
By: Keane Bourke
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 7:37am Efforts to transform mental health supports for Western Australian children and teenagers risk never being delivered
By: Keane Bourke
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 5:54am In short: A marked police van will be used outside major events or in crowded areas to live scan the faces of people walking past, in an Australian first.
By: Keane Bourke, Nadia Mitsopoulos
Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 6:50am A Labor MP is calling for the Christian prayer which begins each sitting of Western Australia's parliament to be scrapped in favour of a moment's silence.
