Mick Murray

Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan announced the Collie Future investment prospectus this morning, touting millions of dollars in funding for the regional town.

OPINION: The allegations of millions of dollars of money being stolen from the Housing Authority have exposed WA’s public sector.

The state government today announced the investment of $2.7 million to secure a Caterpillar autonomous training facility in Collie, the first such facility in the Southern Hemisphere.

OPINION: State Labor’s hold on several regional seats could be in jeopardy with the impending retirement of some stalwarts and tough electoral fights for others.

The Western Australian government will fast-track $12 million in community sport and recreation facilities grants, with applications to open up next week.

Plans to build a $32.5 million soccer centre in Queens Park are under way, with the project jointly funded by the state and federal governments, while Western Australian sports associations will benefit from a revised infrastructure funding model.

Fran Logan has become the second state government minister to announce his retirement ahead of next year's election.

The state government has allocated $1.2 million in funding for sporting and recreation clubs, as part of a state-wide initiative.

Up to 2,000 sporting clubs could benefit from a $5 million COVID-19 relief program announced by the state government today.

Could the battle to replace the dogged incumbent representing WA’s lone coalmining town be a harbinger of the Labor Party’s fortunes?

A report on the WA Football Commission has criticised its boss Grant Dorrington and West Coast chief Trevor Nisbett, while also suggesting the AFL draft age should be higher.

Western Australian Treasurer Ben Wyatt has abandoned plans to stay on in politics, announcing he will retire at the next election.

At least six Labor Party MPs are in contention for promotion to fill Cabinet vacancies if the McGowan Government is returned at the State election in March.

Global elite surfers are set to continue competing in Western Australia, following a sponsorship agreement that secures the Margaret River Pro event until 2024.

The contenders have had to readjust their traditional campaigning approach because of the sharp rise in early voting.

Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray has unveiled Optus Stadium’s new rooftop walk, with just over one month until the attraction opens to the public.

The state government has awarded contracts worth $17 million for 98 new stand-alone power systems and partial funding for a $9.4 million biofuel plant.

Zak Kirkup has finally produced a policy to jolt the electorate, writes Peter Kennedy.

Zak Kirkup’s energy plan has won the support of LG, which has written to the opposition leader to express interest in helping implement the plan if he becomes premier in March.

The strong likelihood of a returned McGowan government isn’t enough to ensure it can gain a majority in the upper house.

Ahead of the state election, Mark McGowan spoke to Business News about his track record, future plans and ministerial team.

Regional electorates will be particularly interesting to observe this evening, with Kalgoorlie, Collie-Preston, Geraldton and Albany all figuring as top-tier contests.

For very different reasons, both major political parties in WA have some tough calls to make.

The second McGowan government is set for big changes, with two of the premier's three closest advisers resigning and minister Peter Tinley believed to have been demoted.

There are still three seats in doubt in the Legislative Assembly as the vote count continues this afternoon, with Nationals MP Terry Redman and Liberal Sean L'Estrange at risk of losing their seats.

Where will dozens of departing members of state parliament find themselves in the months ahead?

Mick Murray, a stalwart of Labor politics who held the state seat of Collie over several difficult election cycles, has been appointed to the board of Bunbury's major water utility.

Government boards in WA are among the least political in the country, according to new research that has found federal boards to be stacked with party-affiliated appointees.