WA government welcomes Pilgangoora lithium mine expansion as EV demand increases
A West Australian mining company will spend more than $1 billion on an expansion in the state’s north-west…
WA government announces coronial inquest into death of Margaret Hawke’s children
A coronial inquest into the deaths of three children killed by their mother in Port Hedland has been…
Mentally impaired prisoner kept in jail illegally amid Frankland Centre bed shortage
A mentally impaired man was kept in jail illegally and denied suitable mental health care because of a…
WA government committed to Matilda Bay ferry plan as opponents highlight safety risks
The safety of swimmers and water sports enthusiasts at Perth’s popular Matilda Bay has again been thrust into…
WA GST deal a ‘costly mistake’ that must change, Productivity Commission says
The deal struck with Western Australia eight years ago to boost its GST share is costly and inequitable…
WA Premier Roger Cook takes on defence industries and tourism in cabinet reshuffle
WA Premier Roger Cook will take on the defence industries and tourism portfolios in a cabinet reshuffle, following…
WA minister Paul Papalia quits politics, triggering Secret Harbour by-election
Senior WA government minister and Labor stalwart Paul Papalia has announced his resignation from politics, triggering a by-election…
Pensioner living in car has ‘lost faith’ in system amid WA housing waitlist overhaul
A 68-year-old pensioner living in his car while waiting for social housing says he has “lost faith in…
Independent watchdog to probe complaints against WA judges under new legislation
Complaints about the behaviour and capacity of judges and magistrates will be investigated by an independent watchdog, under…
Call for legislated renewable energy target as community batteries announced for Perth, Bunbury
A climate advocate has called for a legislated target for renewable energy uptake as construction begins on 18…
Andrew Forrest’s $70m plan to build Exmouth resort gets green light
Mining billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest’s plan for a $70 million luxury resort on the Ningaloo Reef has cleared…
WA government preparing to abandon its emissions reduction targets, documents reveal
The WA government is preparing to abandon its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and dramatically reshape how the…