Perth’s record goalkicker Sam Kerr will play in front of up to 60,000 hometown fans as the state government announces the major move of one of the Matildas games to Optus Stadium
The body tasked with advising the government on major projects in WA has flagged a lack of detail in plans for the $700 million Graylands Hospital redevelopment.
A state government panel has received almost 100 complaints about WA councils in the past financial year, with about a fifth coming from one western suburbs council.
Fisheries Minister Don Punch has poured cold water on a rethink of demersal fishing limits, claiming they are necessary to avoid complete collapse of the fishery.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says there are serious cultural deficiencies at Qantas, which lost a court appeal over the sacking of thousands of workers.
Draft changes to Aboriginal heritage laws have been shared with stakeholders ahead of restoration of an amended version of the 51-year old Aboriginal Heritage Act.
The state government has stepped in to fund a research program to futureproof WA’s scallop industry in the face of mounting difficulties caused by climate change.
A $10 billion housing investment fund is set to be debated in the Senate and passed by the end of the week after the government struck a deal with the Greens.
A delegation of eight WA-based defence businesses will head to London this week to showcase their products on the world stage alongside Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia.
Roger Cook has backed in the state’s close relationship with its resources industry, amid concerns over the government’s handling of environmental guidelines scrapped in 2019.
Education Minister Tony Buti says a new western suburbs high school is one of several options being considered to address the growing education needs of the area.
Perth will officially host an important Australian-Korean bilateral meeting in 2024, Premier Roger Cook has revealed in a speech at this year’s event in Seoul this morning.
Among the huge list of council hopefuls is the usual swag of business people, community heroes, colourful characters and eyebrow-raising pitches which make elections great.
The reporting date for an inquiry into laws to close labour hire loopholes has been pushed into next year, effectively ending its chances of passing this year.
The Shire of Broome has challenged the state government and industry to follow its footsteps and build new homes for staff instead of leasing from the town’s tight rental market.
A new $22 million state approvals pathway designed to streamline green energy projects is on foot but has struggled to find staff, energy minister Bill Johnston says.
A WA court has cleared former City of Perth councillor and lawyer Lily Chen of allegations of contempt, over her failure to provide full income information during the state government inquiry.
Incumbent City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has officially entered the mayoral race, running against former deputy mayor Sandy Anghie and another contender.
Former local government minister Tony Simpson will campaign for better boating facilities, major retailers to set up shop, and more youth entertainment.
Former Liberal candidate Peter Hudson will contest his third election in 18 months, after putting his hat in the ring for the City of Rockingham council ahead of the 2023 local government elections.
Workers’ accommodation, a spruce up in South Hedland and new childcare facility headline a bold Town of Port Hedland pitch to breathe fresh life into Australia’s export powerhouse.
Western Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has lashed the Federal Government’s industrial relations reforms, claiming they will set back productivity in the state.
