Jessica Stojkovski

WA’s political landscape could be radically altered this month as the state government appears primed for an unprecedented win.

Mark McGowan has expanded the number of members serving as parliamentary secretaries, possibly foreshadowing future ministerial appointments.

What role will unions and factions play in Mark McGowan’s second term?

Property experts discuss the importance of water in a drying climate.

The state government has chosen Parry and Rosenthal Architects to design $13.9 million worth of upgrades at a Kingsley school.

Dave Kelly has confirmed he will resign as minister, claiming the premier asked him personally to step aside to make way for more women in cabinet.

ANALYSIS: Factional interests, ambitious backbenchers and demographic representation loom as key considerations for the premier as he mulls over who to promote to cabinet this month.

Ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning.

Three Labor MPs have been elevated to Premier Roger Cook’s cabinet, while his former right-hand man has parachuted right into a senior ministerial support role.

The WA government’s regional ministers will be directed to address housing shortages and regional development roadblocks in major country towns.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes new ministerial appointments, Dan Sweet, Priya Brown, Kellie Benda, Jen Leys, and additions to the management team for New World Resources.

Roger Cook’s name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia’s most influential business and political players published by Business News.

The new facility, donated by a Perth businessman, has more than doubled the local charity’s capacity to help disadvantaged women in WA.