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…
WA rental price up 10pc since last year while availability at half national average
Renters are increasingly being driven towards financial distress and homelessness as the cost of renting continues to surge,…
WA government plans to build 500 homes despite ‘critical worker shortage’
The West Australian government has announced it plans to build 500 homes for public servants in regional areas…
WA Premier announces emergency relief as ex-tropical Cyclone Narelle cleanup begins
Structures have been destroyed and more than 1000 people remain without power as the cleanup begins in Western…
Electric highway issues causing range anxiety for EV drivers crossing Nullarbor
As soaring fuel costs ignite interest in electric vehicles (EVs), there are claims WA’s state government-owned charging network…