One of Australia's most successful state leaders steps down

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Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan announces his resignation Source: AAP / RICHARD WAINWRIGHT

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Arguably Australia's most popular Premier has resigned, in a shock announcement. West Australian leader Mark McGowan says he's tired, after almost 30 years in public life.

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