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Crown Resorts is at risk of losing its WA casino licence after the state government agreed last night to establish an inquiry with the powers of a royal commission.

A major inquiry into allegations of money laundering at Crown could take up to four months, according to Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia.

The state will launch a royal commission to determine whether Crown Perth should keep its casino licence following allegations of money laundering at Crown Resorts.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission chair has urged the parties involved to be respectful, courteous and to act with integrity as the commission held its second hearing today.

Rockingham business Shelford Constructions will begin a number of upgrades at Koorana Reserve, including the addition of new sporting fields and refurbishment of club rooms.

Indian community organisations are set to benefit from $2 million worth of grants as criticism of the federal government's use of the Biosecurity Act mounts.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission has heard suggestions Western Australia lacks a coherent policy on the gaming sector and that regulators lacked training and expertise.

The ex-officio chair of the state’s Gaming and Wagering Commission has conceded he may have “erred” in believing the state’s chief casino officer’s relationships with Crown staff didn’t present a conflict of interest.

The state government has made $12.5 million available in sport-related grants to improve playing fields and club amenities.

Crothers Construction has begun work on a new sport and recreational hub in Baldivis, which will feature an indoor centre and multiple playing fields.

Crown Resorts has accepted its failings and is working earnestly to address its deficiencies, according to the embattled casino giant’s lawyer Kanaga Dharmananda.

Just four councils received half of all complaints lodged with the state’s local government standards panel in the year to June, with Melville accounting for a fifth of all complaints made in that time.

Chamber of Arts and Culture WA boss Shelagh Magadza is joining the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries as executive director of arts and culture.

Almost all funding allocated to tax relief for commercial landlords as part of recent COVID-19 relief measures was either spent as industry support or returned to consolidated revenue, state parliament has heard.

ANALYSIS: Aboriginal leader Kado Muir has publicly asked a question many people are asking privately: why did premier Mark McGowan make so many changes in Friday’s ministerial reshuffle?

The state government is progressing the development of a $32.5 million football centre at Queens Park, having awarded its build to local business Broad Construction.

Proposed changes to the state’s local government laws currently out for public consultation are bizarre, flawed and in places incorrect, according to a former Labor MP.

Councils, industry bodies and former policymakers are divided on the merits of the state government’s plans to reform WA’s third tier of government.

An indoor golf simulation facility, with food and alcohol service, has been proposed at a western suburbs shopping strip with construction expected to start mid-year.

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

The state government has ruled the auditorium Spare Parts Puppet Theatre leases from them is unsafe, forcing the organisation to cancel its upcoming shows.

Local government reform is finally on track in WA, but some observers remain unconvinced what’s on offer is bold enough.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA is undertaking an “urgent” review of its operations, with chair Phil Thick declaring changes needed to be made for it to survive.

A report into 123 state government entities’ financial audits has raised concerns about serious deficiencies and greater exposure to fraud, the Auditor General says.

Perth businesses are backing Fremantle Theatre Company’s post-COVID mission to deliver jobs.

Western Australian Gaming and Wagering Commission has appointed Michael Schaper as its new chair, announced by Racing and Gaming Minister Reece Whitby this morning.

Perth hosted Australia’s first international Para Dance course.

The City of Perth has been forced to close the car park underneath the Perth Concert Hall until Wednesday over safety concerns.

This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup and imminent completion of the State Football Centre open opportunities for the sport.

A $150 million upgrade to the heritage-listed venue due in 2024 will involve rectifying a 'number of structural issues' with the car park underneath the venue to open once additional supports have been installed.

Black Swan State Theatre Company and West Australian Opera were the most awarded arts organisations at the 2023 Performing Arts Western Australia Awards.

An art-focused initiative empowering young Indigenous women has unveiled its first exhibition.

Port Hedland councillors have passed a no confidence motion in Town Mayor Peter Carter, delivering a scathing assessment of his accountability, transparency and leadership

The auditor-general has called on the state government to ensure transparency and accountability across community-level sport and recreation funding decisions.

Netball WA Group chief executive officer Simone Hansen is hopeful the release of a strategic facilities plan for the sport will enhance its growth over the next decade.

Australia’s biggest pub could become even bigger with its operator applying for an additional 500-person capacity to accommodate a regular patronage of 3,000 people.

A new strategic plan from Netball WA comes at an important time for the sport.

OPINION: The new 10 Year Vision for Arts and Culture is David Templeman's parting gift to WA's creative industries. But what does the ‘vision’ need to deliver to the sector, and is it likely to be delivered?

A Broome prison and emissions reduction reporting implementation are among 10 key projects the state has fallen behind on over the last year, a new progress report has revealed.

A growing archive preserving First Nations history, which has been progressing for more than a decade, has made great strides.