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

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.

Perth-based designer Hassell has secured work on the redevelopment of TAFE's Balga campus, while T&Z Architects has won a contract related to upgrades to Carine Senior High School.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken aim at Western Australia and Queensland over their strict border closures, saying they should only be in place for health reasons.

UPDATED: The state government has promised a debt-fuelled record $27 billion infrastructure spend over the next four years in a pre-election budget.

Mathias Cormann has been nominated for the position of secretary general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

About 2,500 new affordable homes are expected to be supported through an extra $1 billion outlined in the federal budget.

The state government has done little to support struggling households and businesses and left the heavy lifting to the federal government, according to Dean Nalder.

Australia's refugee intake has been quietly cut by 5,000 places a year, leaving advocates up in arms.

The state government has announced free infrastructure-related training for up to 250 students, as part of a wider $57 million initiative.

Scott Morrison denies his government's budget hinges on a coronavirus vaccine being found next year, saying various tax cuts and business incentives will roll out regardless.

Keeping Western Australians safe and creating jobs will be the major focus of a pre-election state budget that is expected to forecast a modest surplus.

Click through for a summary of initiatives in the $74 billion JobMaker package, including a $4 billion wage subsidy and $3.5 billion of research incentives.

Federal net debt is set to peak near $1 trillion, with $416 billion of cash deficits projected as the government locks in higher spending.