Claims of ‘racist’ comment in WA parliament after Chinese New Year event
WA Labor MPs are calling on a Nationals member to publicly apologise for what they allege was a…
New tobacco laws proposed by WA government to target stores selling illegal cigarettes, vapes
Western Australia could soon have some of the nation’s toughest illegal tobacco penalties, including fines of up to…
WA government to introduce new laws on hate speech, face coverings and protests
The WA premier has flagged the introduction of new legislation on hate speech and protests in a bid…
What will happen to the land from the sale of Perth’s Irwin and Leeuwin barracks, and where will the money go?
The Commonwealth is getting rid of 67 defence properties across the nation, two of them in Perth. Given…
Defence Department announces plans to sell off Leeuwin and Irwin Barracks in Perth
Dozens of hectares of prime residential land in Perth’s leafy western suburbs and along the Swan River will…
WA to launches trial of free full-time kindergarten at five public schools. Here’s how it works
As kids in Western Australia headed back into the classroom after summer holidays, five of the state’s public…
WA premier Roger Cook extends embattled Griffin Coal’s lifeline, citing energy security concerns
West Australian taxpayers will continue to prop up a foreign-owned coal mine critical to the state’s main power…
WA government calls for unity on firearm reforms as Liberal-led states reject national gun buyback
The state government responsible for Australia’s toughest gun laws has called for unity on national reform, as the…
WA health infrastructure audit delivers scathing assessment of hospital maintenance
Western Australia’s aging public hospitals are too reliant on reactive maintenance, with no dedicated funding to keep them…
Premier Roger Cook handed extra powers as pro-development laws pass WA parliament
WA Premier Roger Cook will be granted extra powers to change the rules on approvals for hand-picked “priority…
AC Milan Serie A Perth soccer game in serious doubt amid FIFA roadblock
Plans to host seven-time European champions AC Milan in Perth for an Italian league game are in trouble,…
AI to be trialled at Royal Perth Hospital in bid to reduce pressure on WA health system
Western Australia’s ailing health system is turning to AI to try and help free up doctors and nurses…