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The number of Western Australians hospitalised with COVID has hit a new record today, as the spread of Omicron sub-variants propel the state towards its next pandemic peak.

Western Australia's Liberal and National opposition partners will face off in a by-election for the state's largest electorate.

Buyers earning up to $180,000 on a single income will be able to access a new home loan as part of the state government's bid to have more people living in apartments closer to the Perth CBD.

WA Police commissioner Chris Dawson has dismissed fears a spate of resignations could derail the force’s expansion plan, but conceded wages were critical to competing with the private sector.

While the inflation challenge is expected to get worse before it gets better, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government is awake to the pressure on pensioners.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a boost to migration is not the only solution to fixing skills shortages across the country.

WA Auditor General says bungled Huawei deal might need to be examined.

The opposition is lobbying the corruption watchdog to launch an inquiry into allegations the WA Labor Party sought to expedite the G2G process for those lining its pockets.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the United Kingdom-Australia relationship goes beyond individuals and will continue to thrive with new leadership.

Boris Johnson says he is resigning as Britain's prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party.

The Shire of Ashburton is hoping state and federal government funds can help establish it as a regional hub.

WA's deputy premier conceded the state has in the past struggled to build a strong relationship with India as he prepares to lead a major trade delegation to the country later this month.

Roger Cook has conceded the state government may have changed tack on infrastructure spend had it had the benefit of hindsight.

New measures have been implemented to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease to Australia after cases were detected in livestock in Bali.

Jim Chalmers has defended the government’s frank rhetoric on inflation as the RBA has telegraphed more cash rate rises are on the cards to curb runaway price hikes.

Twenty violent and disruptive juveniles are being moved into an adult maximum security prison.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a whistle-stop visit to Perth today, after spending more than 10 hours on the ground in war-torn Ukraine.

Australia's benchmark interest rate is now at a three-year high following the RBA's decision to lift the cash rate target for the third time in as many months.

The Reserve Bank of Australia board is expected to lift the official cash rate to 1.35 per cent when it meets on Tuesday.

Len Buckeridge’s eldest son and a former union secretary are the latest additions to the commission that oversees gambling operations in WA.

Linda Reynolds has backflipped on the need for gender-based quotas in the Liberal Party, conceding they should be considered after the party's worst federal election defeat in four decades.

Misbehaving councillors could be hit with 10-year expulsions from local politics under the state government’s finalised set of reforms for the sector.

Anthony Albanese has ushered in a new relationship between Australia and France with commitments to tackle climate change and engage more with Pacific nations.

Serpentine-Jarrahdale residents will be sent back to the polling booth after the council election was declared invalid, ending a nine-month lawsuit over a result shrouded in controversy.

Austal’s share price has hit a 10-month high with the Henderson-based shipbuilder announcing it could be in line for $4.35 billion of work with the US government.

The Road Safety Council will have a new chair in former Liberal MP Katie Hodson-Thomas.

The state government is trialling a 12-month pilot that will require suppliers to provide their gender equality credentials as part of the procurement process.

City of Nedlands councillors and the state government are at odds again over two significant development proposals in the western suburbs.

Reforming childcare and higher education policy shape as top priorities for Labor in its first term in government.

The Nationals WA has preselected a candidate to fill the North West Central seat vacated by long-term MP Vince Catania.

Forestry minister Dave Kelly has been rebuked by the state auditor general over refusing to answer questions about a $200,000 grant to the Australian Workers Union.

S&P Global Ratings has lifted Western Australia’s credit rating to AAA for the first time in nine years, citing strong financial management, robust iron ore prices and the 2018 GST deal as factors.