Matthew Keogh

Madeleine King has taken on the resources portfolio in the opposition’s frontbench reshuffle as Anthony Albanese has made the bold assertion he will win the next federal election.

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.

Does Australia have the capacity to become the eighth nation to own nuclear-powered submarines?

Future defence industry projects vital to establish workflow for WA shipbuilders.

The recent defence industry dinner and awards provided an opportunity to display the strong bonds the sector has developed.

Madeleine King, Matt Keogh and Patrick Gorman are among those to have paid tribute to the life and career of Senator Kimberley Kitching, who passed away last night aged 52.

Paul Papalia has told state parliament he’s glad to see the federal government commit to building a dry dock in Henderson while disputing whether the project will actually cost $4.3 billion as reported.

Defence analysts, government bodies and political figures agree that WA needs a dry dock, but how the federal government builds one is less straightforward.

With an election looming, Business News spoke exclusively with Labor defence industry spokesman Matt Keogh.

The prime minister is flying to Perth on Saturday ahead of a diplomatic mission to Indonesia.

Anthony Albanese has announced his 23-person cabinet with some major responsibilities for Western Australians in the outer ministry.

Increasing Australian industry participation in the defence sector will be a key goal for the new government.

Former Labor leader Kim Beazley has been appointed as the newest member of the Australian War Memorial Council.

Soldiers from overseas could join Australia's defence forces under an option being considered to grow the military amid issues with recruitment and retention.

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles has backed Australia’s preparation for any potential conflict in the years ahead, on the first morning of the largest defence gathering in state history.

A $25 million Kenwick intermodal terminal has officially opened and is set to keep hundreds of thousands of trucks off local roads each year, as part of the government's Westport vision.

More than 500 homes will be built for defence workers in Rockingham as part of an agreement between Western Australian businesses and the federal government.

ANALYSIS: A federal investment in 550 homes for defence workers is expected to ease the housing and rental squeeze.

Construction of the new submariner training centre at HMAS Stirling started today, as the dollar figure for the project was revealed.

Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh has warned 2,000 public sector jobs in WA would be put at risk should the Coalition implement one of its hallmark policies if it wins government in May.

The federal government won’t commit to stationing more defence personnel permanently in the north-west as it pours millions of dollars into military base upgrades.