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Michelle Reynolds has quietly lay the groundwork for a more accountable city ahead of this Saturday's lord mayoral and council election.

A bid by Clive Palmer to seek further damages from the state of Western Australia may be delayed until after next month's High Court border trial is resolved.

The state government is in negotiations to bring in a pool of international workers stationed in the Northern Territory as a solution to WA’s agricultural labour shortage.

More than 11,000 home builders and renovators have applied for federal government grants but fewer than 800 have received the money.

The state's health minister has refused to say when WA will reopen its domestic border as eastern states struggle to suppress fresh COVID-19 outbreaks.

The state government is introducing new laws to extend its payroll tax support for Western Australian businesses.

Western Australia's coronavirus border closures remain "appropriate and proportionate" but should be reviewed at the end of the month, the state's chief health officer has advised.

The state government has committed $13.3 million to establish a medical research centre in Perth.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has managed to survive two no-confidence motions in both houses of parliament but the fight for her political career isn't over.

The risk of reopening Western Australia's borders has "substantially decreased" as COVID-19 cases continue to fall, the state's chief health officer says.

Eastman Poletti Sherwood Architects has secured the works to design $2 million worth of upgrades for TAFE’s Geraldton campus.

An inquiry into the Shire of Toodyay tabled in state parliament this afternoon has accused a former chief executive of poor financial and administration management.

BGC Housing Group has committed to employing up to 50 bricklaying apprentices over the next two years as part of a new apprenticeship program.

Western Australia's health minister is urging the Commonwealth to take action on maritime crew arrangements after a second COVID-19 outbreak off the coast of Port Hedland.

Cabinet minister Simon Birmingham argues the federal government has been too busy dealing with the coronavirus pandemic to establish a federal integrity commission as promised.

Gladys Berejiklian won't resign over revelations she was in a relationship with ex-MP Daryl Maguire, who is now the subject of a corruption probe.

The state government has allocated $1.2 million in funding for sporting and recreation clubs, as part of a state-wide initiative.

Another six crew have tested positive to COVID-19 on a vessel off the coast of Port Hedland, the second outbreak to strike Western Australia in as many weeks.

Premier Mark McGowan has warned other state leaders would face a "serious threat" with his government if they sought to raise their share of GST revenue.

Australians itching to take an overseas holiday are being warned against planning a trip to Europe or the United States.

More Western Australian agribusinesses are set to receive high-speed broadband, with network providers to share in $7 million worth of grants.

A COVID-stricken ship off the Western Australian coast has set sail amid a virus scare aboard another vessel.

Anthony Albanese has outlined a plan to make child care cheaper for 97 per cent of families, while income tax cuts passed parliament.

Western Australia's economy is the envy of the nation but a second coronavirus wave remains a massive risk.

An in-depth analysis of the re-emerging case for a west-east gas pipeline, which could provide a demand source for projects like Equus.

The state government’s response to COVID-19 is smaller than investment after the Global Financial Crisis, shadow treasurer Dean Nalder claims.

A future Labor government will pump more than $6 billion into child care, cutting costs for almost all families and allowing more women to return to work.

Recruiting 800 new police officers and $201 million for remote communities were among the initiatives announced in the state budget today.

The state's public sector workers who have had to accept flat annual pay increases of $1,000 a year for the past four years will have to get used to it.

Both Ben Wyatt and Josh Frydenberg have avoided big reforms to boost productivity this week, with CCI today arguing the state government missed an opportunity.

A big boost in royalty income has largely offset the revenue hit of COVID-19, as Treasurer Ben Wyatt borrows in the hope of an infrastructure-led recovery.

A second wave of COVID-19 in Western Australia remains the single biggest threat to the state’s economy, according to Premier Mark McGowan.