Sam Jones

Jetstar Asia's sudden closure will end the Broome-Singapore route, the only international flights in WA outside of Perth, despite claims only intra-Asian flights had been impacted.

Perth-based neurological drug developer Argenica Therapeutics has been knocked back by the US Food and Drug Administration, dashing hopes its US clinical trials would soon start.

Escalante-backed icetana AI has inked a partnership deal with leading global tech company SoftBank Robotics, as it gears up to enter Japan.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss a heated debate on the future of the Pilbara as a mining hub.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss why a port project in Broome could transform the north-west’s trade engagement with Asia.

A port project in Broome could be set to transform the region’s trade engagement with Asia, as the final pieces fall into place.

Science and Technology Australia president Sharath Sriram has been named WA’s new chief scientist, taking the helm from Peter Klinken.

The Liberal Party has reportedly agreed ‘in principle’ to four policy demands from the Nationals, which could see the two parties return to a coalition alliance less than a week after they split.

Sam Jones speaks to Ava Rawlings about the update on federal politics.

Labor swept to a landslide election victory while the Liberal Party was decimated - but the results have sparked infighting on both sides.

Mia Davies says a simple statement of intent provided all the inspiration she needed during her many years in politics, as she reflects on a storied career.

Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation says a new study refutes claims that industry on the Burrup Peninsula is damaging rock art but that has not stopped a traditional owner launching legal action.

A New South Wales-based Indigenous business has been awarded the contract to deliver the state government’s Health Innovation Hub.

David Littleproud says both opposition parties have agreed to delay appointing their respective shadow cabinets as a ‘sign of good faith’, as negotiations to re-form a coalition restart.

Nationals leader David Littleproud has denied the coalition divorce came from differences over cabinet solidarity, saying disagreements on four key policies were behind the split.

WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has delivered a scathing assessment of the Cook government’s housing policies, and criticised stamp duty relief as inadequate.

Perth software companies INX Software and K2fly have completed their merger, rebranding as Quartex while also committing to remaining headquartered in Perth.

Sussan Ley has batted off suggestions that demands made by the Nationals on shadow cabinet solidarity were made to challenge her leadership.

Nationals leader David Littleproud has revealed his party will not be entering a coalition with the Liberal Party after negotiations broke down over nuclear policy and regional funding.

Sussan Ley has become the first woman to lead the federal Liberal Party in its 80-year history, defeating shadow treasurer Angus Taylor by four votes in a party room ballot this morning.

David Littleproud has survived a challenge to his leadership of the National Party, knocking back leadership hopeful Matt Canavan.

Cowan MP Anne Aly has been promoted to the cabinet, picking up two ministerial portfolios in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s cabinet reshuffle.

WA’s newest and closest seat was decided over the weekend, with Labor’s Trish Cook claiming victory with a 0.5 per cent margin.

Former WA opposition leader Mia Davies has confirmed the end of her political career after she failed to take the federal seat of Bullwinkel at last week’s election.

The leadership contest within the Liberal Party has narrowed, with Dan Tehan confirming he would not seek the position – while Sussan Ley officially announced a tilt.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has hinted she may take the role of deputy leader of the opposition, should shadow treasurer Angus Taylor be chosen to take the reins of the Liberal party.

Climate 200-backed Independent Kate Hulett has failed to win the seat of Fremantle, with Labor’s Josh Wilson returning for a fourth term.

Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss Saturday's federal election.

Fremantle independent candidate Kate Hulett could lose an election by less than one per cent for the second time in as many months, as her grip on the electorate slips.

Claire Tyrrell and Elisha Newell discuss companies using alternative construction methods and their role in solving the housing crisis.

Australia’s richest person has blamed a Trump scare campaign by the “left media” for the Coalition's landslide election loss over the weekend.

Re-elected Curtin MP Kate Chaney has called on the Liberal Party to return to more moderate politics in the wake of its blowout election loss.