Why a $2.5 billion surplus has created a migraine for the WA government
For most other governments, a $2.5 billion surplus would be news to shout from the rooftops. For the…
WA’s gun laws in national spotlight with national reforms flagged after Bondi terror attack
As Australia looks to strengthen its firearms laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, recent changes…
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…
Cost of Aussie dinner table staple set to soar after fishing ban along 900km of Aussie coastline
You’ll likely pay more for a fish meal at a restaurant or fish and chips shop this summer…
Treasurer Rita Saffioti defends $1 million advertising blitz, as WA GST deal fight ramps up
The state government has defended spending $1 million on an advertising campaign about Western Australia’s GST deal, as…
AC Milan Serie A game will be played in Perth despite backlash, deputy premier says
The state government has doubled down on its plan to bring European football heavyweights AC Milan to Perth…
Fresh doubts over WA Labor election commitments to boost Perth’s tree canopy
The WA government is facing fresh questions over its plans to boost Perth’s tree cover, with experts saying…
What the State of WA’s appeal of Dion Barber’s $2.8 million compensation win could mean for abuse survivors
In 2018, the door opened for survivors of historical child sexual abuse in Western Australia to seek justice,…
WA Premier Roger Cook concedes mistake to oppose Perth Stadium as Burswood racetrack plan gathers pace
Concerns about a controversial plan to build a racetrack in Burswood have been acknowledged by the WA premier,…
Madeleine King backs WA government over Patrick Gorman on controversial Burswood racetrack
Senior federal Labor MP Madeleine King has pushed back against her colleague Patrick Gorman after he criticised the…
WA doctor Peter Allely says hospital emergency departments being run as though in ‘disaster situation’
A senior WA emergency department doctor has described his workplace as running in a “disaster situation”, struggling within…
WA government announces long-promised Exmouth Gulf Marine Park
Plans to protect a globally significant marine habitat off Western Australia’s coast have been announced after decades of…