Mia Davies

The opposition has plenty to do before it considers a return to the government benches.

The state opposition has called for WA’s borders to reopen on or before March 5, citing concerns about waning immunity in the community.

The opposition has demanded the state government deliver an ironclad guarantee the border reopening date won't change again, as the state's COVID cases continue to surge.

James Hayward's shadow ministries have been reassigned following his move to the crossbench, while a newly created spokesperson job signals a renewed focus for the opposition on Metronet.

Pressure mounts on attorney general over Palmer evidence.

COVID cases in WA have risen by 8,392 and 10 historical deaths overnight, as the state opposition calls for an end to employment vaccination mandates.

The premier has apologised to the family of an 80-year-old woman, who died while waiting more than two hours for an ambulance.

Attorney General John Quigley says David Malcolm Justice Centre was, in part, "a failing".

Opposition leader Mia Davies said there had been a clear statement from the Australian public following the federal election where a record number of women were elected to parliament.

Another state seat will be up for grabs this year, but Labor may not be in the running.

The Nationals WA has preselected a candidate to fill the North West Central seat vacated by long-term MP Vince Catania.

The opposition is lobbying the corruption watchdog to launch an inquiry into allegations the WA Labor Party sought to expedite the G2G process for those lining its pockets.

Western Australia's Liberal and National opposition partners will face off in a by-election for the state's largest electorate.

Premier Mark McGowan has quashed claims his government sought to expedite the G2G process for those lining WA Labor’s pockets, labelling the statements “ridiculous”.

Labor has decided not to contest the by-election for the seat of North West Central and Attorney General John Quigley has defended himself in parliament after a scathing judgment in the Federal Court.

The premier has rallied around the state’s corrective services minister amid damning reports of restraining practices used at Banksia Hill Detention Centre.

Objection to the proposed First Nations Voice within the Nationals is not universal, with Mia Davies declaring she and the state division will continue to support constitutional change.

WA needs a forward-looking and long-term approach to sustainable regional development.

Mia Davies will step aside as leader of the state Nationals party and call time on her political career at the next state election.

Shane Love has taken the helm of the state Nationals just hours after Libby Mettam was confirmed as the Liberal party's new leader.

Nick Goiran has been sent to the backbench with one of Libby Mettam's key backers stepping in as the opposition’s newly minted justice spokesperson.

Shane Love insists there’s a greater role for the Nationals in state politics beyond rural concerns.

All of the state's major party leaders will support a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament with Libby Mettam declaring she will personally back a ‘yes’ vote at the upcoming referendum.

Local governments, communities and stakeholders are working through challenges to strengthen the Wheatbelt’s tourism industry.

Upper house MP Louise Kingston’s explosive resignation from The Nationals WA has once again turned the spotlight on the party’s treatment of women.

Mia Davies has confirmed she will seek preselection for the newly created seat of Bullwinkel and said the live sheep export saga had spurred her decision.

A prominent Wheatbelt sheep farmer says she only found out a consultation panel was coming to her house because a friend messaged asking if she should bring morning tea.

Former Nationals leader Mia Davies and Walkley award winning journalist Matt Moran have been preselected to contest the seat of Bullwinkel at the next federal election.

Shire of Mundaring deputy president Trish Cook has been preselected by Labor to run for the newly minted seat of Bullwinkel at the upcoming federal election.Cr Cook has been a Shire of Mundaring south ward councillor for seven years, and the deputy president since 2023.

State Labor MP Kyle McGinn has called time on his political ambitions after failing to win preselection for the new federal seat of Bullwinkel.

Liberal and Nationals candidates for the newly formed Bullwinkel electorate turned out at a farmers rally in Canberra today, as live sheep export rhetoric ramps up in the new seat.

Outgoing Cottesloe MP David Honey was the most prolific questioner and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has ruffled the most opposition feathers in WA parliament in the past year.

Former state MP and prominent live sheep export ban critic Paul Brown will lead the Nationals’ senate ticket in Western Australia for next year’s federal election.

WA Nationals stalwart Mia Davies has her heart set on becoming Australia’s deputy prime minister as she presses the case for a shift from state to federal politics.

ANALYSIS: In a polling year like no other, it is difficult to know what a pass mark looks like for WA’s loudest political parties.

SOUTH WEST: Mining in the region often plays second or third fiddle.

Hundreds protested Satterley Property Group's North Stoneville development in the Perth hills, including politicians and a person dressed as Nigel Satterley clad with a fake chainsaw.

The land developer has defended his North Stoneville development, following a recent heated protest against it.

Nationals candidate Mia Davies says she is ready for another fight in politics, at the launch of her federal election campaign joined by party leaders David Littleproud and Shane Love.

Tight electoral margin and experienced candidates make Bullwinkel an electorate to watch.