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Job advertisements in Western Australia were up 1 per cent in August, while vacancies on the east coast fell sharply.

WA’s recent history of rolling back privatisations could yet inform the future of the state’s ambulance services.

Australia has cleared coronavirus vaccine passports for take-off from next month in preparation for international jetsetting to again take flight.

A too-hasty exit from Afghanistan will have long-term implications for not only Afghans, but the nations withdrawing their support.

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe says the coronavirus Delta variant outbreak has interrupted the economic recovery but not derailed it.

Tony Krsticevic will attempt a political comeback next month as he seeks a spot on Stirling's council.

Premier Mark McGowan has blamed an uneven distribution of coronavirus vaccines by the federal government for his state's slow rollout.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has brushed off criticism of his controversial travel between Canberra and Sydney for Father's Day.

Perth Zoo wants as much public involvement as possible as it embarks on its 20-year masterplan.

The federal government and pharmaceutical industry have finalised a new agreement to guarantee the supply of vital medicines from 2022.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is confident the unemployment rate can stay relatively low, citing the jobs rebound after previous virus lockdowns.

Western Australia does not plan to reopen its borders to coronavirus-hit eastern states until 2022.

Pressure to build more social housing in Western Australia is set to continue despite the promise of a major investment in the upcoming state budget.

A lot more detailed planning is needed to ensure Western Australia's hospital system can cope with a COVID-19 case surge, an inquiry has heard.

Australia has smashed its coronavirus case record and will soon receive an injection of four million vaccine doses from the UK.

Australia's vaccine rollout co-ordinator will unveil a plan to rapidly vaccinate up to 30 Indigenous communities to address low coronavirus immunisation rates.

The state government has tightened restrictions for travellers from high risk jurisdictions, while signing new directions which will require those in the healthcare sector to be vaccinated by 2022.

Companies with soaring profits that also received wage subsidies will not be forced to repay JobKeeper despite intensifying scrutiny of the scheme.

A bill to ensure the national cabinet of Australia's political leaders can keep its workings secret has been introduced to federal parliament.

The state opposition has criticised the government's plan to make elements of its temporary development pathway permanent, labelling it a move to sneak through planning laws.

The state government announced it will employ another 170 graduate nurses in COVID-response roles, the same day new figures laid bare the strain on Perth's biggest hospitals.

Scott Morrison has conceded opening Australia's internal borders will be up to state governments despite making Christmas a key goal.

Australia has secured half a million doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines in a swap deal with Singapore to bolster the behind-schedule rollout.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit out at Mark McGowan over his reluctance to commit to national targets for reopening the country.

Nine and News Corp have been banned from using the ABC's unredacted defence outside their legal offices, in a win for former attorney-general Christian Porter.

Australia Post has reported a before-tax full-year profit of $100.7 million amid strong growth in its parcel business during COVID-19.

Scott Morrison wants home quarantine to become the norm, even as his government stumps up cash for three dedicated isolation hubs.

Mining giant BHP is considering mandating COVID-19 vaccination for anyone entering its worksites and offices.

Western Australia's capacity to handle a COVID-19 outbreak is being questioned as the state again postpones hundreds of elective surgeries.

The treasurer has fired another warning shot at state premiers refusing to rule out harsh coronavirus restrictions when vaccination coverage targets are hit.

A damning report into the Liberal Party of WA’s catastrophic election loss has laid bare the party’s “disturbing” failings; from laziness to ineffective policies and unethical conduct.

Two truck drivers who entered WA from New South Wales have tested positive for COVID-19 overnight.