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Scott Morrison and his British counterpart Boris Johnson have struck a free trade deal between Australia and the United Kingdom.

Western Australia continues to lead the nation in its economic recovery, according to the latest quarterly national accounts data from the ABS.

GPs have been given the green light to visit people at home or in disability or aged care facilities, in a bid to fast-track the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

The state government has expedited its plan to phase out single-use plastics, with the Plan for Plastics scheme to be fully implemented by 2023.

Scott Morrison is heading to London for talks with Boris Johnson but an Australia-UK free trade deal might not be finalised during his visit.

Australia has become even more isolated on climate change after the heads of the world's largest economies agreed to end government support for coal-fired power stations by the end of the year.

Former premier Richard Court says it is “absolutely critical” for Australia to re-establish dialogue with China, which is our major trading partner.

The state government has contracted local business Western Projects to refurbish seven heritage homes on Parry Street in Perth.

Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan have been ordered to meet "face-to-face" in a bid to resolve the mining magnate's defamation case against the premier.

Medical experts have reassured Australians about the safety of coronavirus vaccines after the death of a 52-year-old woman, and are encouraging people to keep coming forward.

Australia and Singapore have agreed to work on the conditions for quarantine-free travel during a brief leaders' meeting.

Western Australians aged under 50 are flocking to get vaccinated against coronavirus but their middle-aged counterparts are proving less enthusiastic.

Australia and Singapore have agreed to start work on a plan for a travel bubble which would initially allow students to return.

Scott Morrison is ready to talk with China when they come to the table, he told a Perth audience today, while Australia’s economic recovery shows the importance of enabling business.

Michaelia Cash has lashed out at Anthony Albanese, calling into question his support for the mining sector amid a renewed push to expand greenfield agreements for the industry.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his strong support for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic has "nothing to do with politics".

The state government has announced plans to fast-track the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, with those aged 30 to 49 to be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine from Thursday.

More than $60,000 was spent by federal WA MPs on Facebook advertising over the past three months, according to recent financial disclosures published by the social media giant.

Building tensions and overhead wires await the next mayor of Nedlands after next month’s election.

Australia's chief nurse has declared mass vaccination will be the key to defeating mutant coronavirus strains, including variants detected in the Melbourne outbreak.

Hotel quarantine guests in Western Australia could soon be required to undergo a fourth COVID-19 test after a scare involving a maritime worker.

Coronavirus vaccines are being made available to all National Disability Insurance Scheme participants aged over 16.

Coronavirus vaccines could soon be mandatory for aged care and disability workers in a bid to lower the risk of nursing home deaths.

WA may have to defend its position on GST redistribution, again.

People with disability will have access to dedicated vaccination hubs in central locations as the Morrison government tries to speed up the rollout across the sector.

Noted legal practitioner Natalie Whitby, who is married to state government minister Reece Whitby, has been appointed a judge on the state’s district court.

Dozens of subcontractors and employees affected by the collapse of construction giant Pindan have rallied on the steps of Parliament House this afternoon.

Senior public servants have been accused of outsourcing decisions on welfare policy to a private company.

Senior health bureaucrats have insisted a glaring lack of data about aged care workers' vaccination status will be fixed in coming weeks.

Patients in Western Australia's badly overcrowded public hospitals are having surgeries postponed as the system grapples with "unprecedented" demand.

Western Australia has received its first repatriation flight from India amid concerns about a fresh COVID-19 hotel quarantine breach.

Australia's Chief of Defence Angus Campbell has conceded the country's involvement in the Afghanistan war will be "painted in hues" in the history books.