The state government has confirmed it will review its Aboriginal cultural heritage settings specific to the state's mining and exploration sectors, committing to a four-month review.
One Nation candidate and civil contractor Tyron Whitten has surpassed Labor in a shock move to secure WA's last Senate spot in the wake of the federal election.
The public consultation floodgates have opened on Alcoa's proposals to open new bauxite mines in the Darling Range and increase production at its Pinjarra alumina refinery.
The state's Auditor General has warned of serious fraud risks in past land sales by DevelopmentWA, as she tabled the shock findings of an audit into the body's affairs.
Liberal leader Sussan Ley has announced major changes to her shadow ministry, with Ted O'Brien as shadow treasurer and WA Liberals Michaelia Cash and Andrew Hastie getting new roles.
The WA government will review parts of its Aboriginal cultural heritage protection frameworks, two years after a high-profile backflip on a failed attempt to modernise the system.
Living members of the stolen generation in Western Australian will be eligible for a $85,000 payment under a long-advocated for redress scheme unveiled by the state government today.
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.
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.
Woodside Energy has dodged appeals against its North West Shelf project extension request, setting the scene for an imminent decision on the project by Environment Minister Murray Watt.
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.
Growth in Perth's younger adult population last year bodes well for the city's economic growth in the year ahead, according to recent analysis from KPMG.
WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has delivered a scathing assessment of the Cook government's housing policies, and criticised stamp duty relief as inadequate.
Premier Roger Cook and Rio Tinto's Simon Trott have each weighed in after Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest warned China would look away from the Pilbara in pursuit of greener iron.
The public sector may be outperforming private organisations when it comes to the gender pay gap, but new data shows women in public service earn around $8,200 less than men each year.
Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has called on WA's fledgling hydrogen sector to disregard a drop-off in sentiment and push ahead with project development.
WA Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy will take leave through to the end of the year, after significant backlash in response to the agency's handling of the March state election.
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.
Roger Cook has labelled mooted duplication in state and federal environment laws as one of “the challenges of federation”, as he prepares to meet with Environment Minister Murray Watt.
The state government has opened the consultation gates on the controversial Burswood motorsport and entertainment precinct, bringing in a key government official for the job.
