Gary Adshead

Public sector unions in WA are willing to turn up the heat on the McGowan government over its pay policy.

The Australian Nursing Federation's Mark Olson calls time on a 24-year reign.

David Littleproud to lead the Nationals after Barnaby Joyce gets dumped. Peter Dutton elected Liberal leader unopposed

Political editor Gary Adshead delves into what caused yet another demoralising loss for the state Liberals.

Attorney General John Quigley says David Malcolm Justice Centre was, in part, "a failing".

It might be out of the incoming treasurer playbook, but Jim Chalmers says the budget is in bigger trouble than we've been told.

In a post-federal election spray, Premier Mark McGowan attacks Peter Dutton's intellect and calls for an end to hostilities with China.

ANALYSIS: The prime minister has made WA the target of his final full day on the campaign trail. Was it a desperate attempt to hold on to three seats, or did he just need to shore up support?

Political editor Gary Adshead discusses the outcome of the Legislative Council's inquiry into WA's ambulance services as well as reports of mounting pressure on the state's health system.

Governments’ obfuscation is a major factor behind the public’s frustration with politics and politicians.

Fire, police and health officers have been dispatched to St John HQ over the death of a Perth grandmother.

The premier has apologised to the family of an 80-year-old woman, who died while waiting more than two hours for an ambulance.

Labor's Anthony Albanese finishes campaign visit to WA.

Political editor Gary Adshead details his recent, wide-ranging discussion with Basil Zempilas, and answers whether Perth's lord mayor is considering a tilt at state politics.

Albo here to win Swan, Pearce and Hasluck.

Basil Zempilas has needed to draw on his renowned reserves of energy and enthusiasm in a tough 18 months as City of Perth lord mayor, while questions swirl about his political future.

EXCLUSIVE: Zempilas in talks to cut radio hours, while two food and wine institutions - Broadfield and Jordan - depart the morning paper.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, political editor Gary Adshead and senior journalist Matt Mckenzie review the highlights from today's budget announcement.

A $5.7 billion surplus, lower net debt than forecast and an unemployment rate six per cent below the national level. It’s enough, said Premier and Treasurer Mark McGowan, to make the other states and territory treasurers “green with envy”.

Liberal, Labor and independent candidates fight for the seat of Curtin in a live Business News debate.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, political editor Gary Adshead gives an on-the-ground view of candidates running across three key marginal electorates.

Three candidates with diverse backgrounds line up to contest three diverse electorates in WA that could be crucial to the outcome of the May poll.

One of the state's two deputy police commissioners, Gary Dreibergs, has ended his 40-year career and will not be in the running to replace the outgoing commissioner Chris Dawson.

Our political leaders need to show a united front on the China-Solomons deal rather that trying to outmuscle each other.

After having two goes at providing evidence in the McGowan versus Palmer defamation case, John Quigley has some clearing up to do closer to home.

Schedule set for English football frenzy in Perth as government confirms yesterday's Business News exclusive.

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary English Premier League team Manchester United will headline a four-club festival of football later this year.

CBD and Yagan Square are getting more cash to end decay.

WA will remain in a declared state of emergency until the "appropriate time" despite most public health measures being lifted on Friday.

The Child Protection Minister Simone McGurk has been in the headlines about dysfunction within the Department of Communities. Now, more than $100 million will boost funding.

Premier Mark McGowan has tested positive to COVID, after having a second PCR test while isolating at his Rockingham home.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray and political editor Gary Adshead discuss WA's unregulated tow truck industry.