While major projects have boosted some parts of the state, many regional councils face challenges, including economic diversification, unemployment and environmental sustainability.
Carol Adams’ failed tilt at state politics during the 2008 state election may have worked out for the best from the perspective of the 40,000 or so residents in the City of Kwinana.
As unspectacular as the business of rates, roads and rubbish may seem, Australia’s local governments are responsible for a range of vital services upon which our local communities rely.
For jurisdictions that rely on their entertainment precincts, retailers, and tourist attractions, representing the brand is part of engaging with investors and the business community.
Western Australia will delay easing its final COVID-19 restrictions by at least two weeks as it monitors the outbreak in Victoria, which recorded 228 COVID-19 cases overnight.
Chief executive of the WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy, Paul Everingham, has ruled out nominating for the vacant senate position when Mathias Cormann quits politics later this year.
Western Australia will tighten its border with the east coast from midnight as coronavirus cases continue to grow in Victoria, which reported 165 new infections overnight.
Master Builders executive director John Gelavis has criticised the state government’s new industrial manslaughter laws, arguing harsher penalties will not improve workplace safety.
Australia will reduce the number of international flights entering the country to ease pressure on hotel quarantine amid Melbourne's coronavirus outbreak.
International arrivals into Western Australia are being capped at 525 people each week to avoid straining the state's COVID-19 hotel quarantining system.
Premier Mark McGowan has written to the prime minister urging the federal government to withdraw its support for Clive Palmer's Federal Court challenge against the state's border closures.
Strong demand for iron ore will ensure WA makes a solid recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19, according to new research from Deloitte Access Economics.
A new WA Buy Local Policy 2020 has been introduced to ensure state government agencies prioritise regional businesses in which work or services are being delivered.
The state government will provide up to $6,000 in financial support to employers that take on an apprentice or trainee previously displaced due to COVID-19.
Thousands of Melbourne businesses will be forced to close their doors in July, after the Victorian government imposed new restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus.
ADCO Constructions has secured further work with the state government, this time to complete the $61.4 million redevelopment of the Newman Health Services centre.
More than 135 matters of suspected criminal conduct concerning The City of Perth have been referred to the commonwealth and state authorities, following the completion of a high profile, two-year inquiry into the city’s council and administration.
As Australia emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, a rethink about how and where we will get the skills needed to restart our economy has put Senator Michaelia Cash at the centre of this transition.
The state government made several announcements over the weekend related to projects in the South West, including Collie's $13.4 million emergency services management centre.
