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The Department of Defence will finally move to divest both Leeuwin Barracks in East Fremantle and Irwin Barracks at Karrakatta, after years of speculation.

OPINION: There's an alarming lack of knowledge about recreational anglers' impact on fish stocks.

OPINION: A report has found a conflict spiral and gendered pattern of inappropriate behaviour at the City of Perth.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate by 25-basis-points after inflation readings ticked up over the holiday period.

The Pilbara town at the heart of WA's iron ore industry is running out of lots for companies wanting to move in to service new mining and green energy projects.

The average price of a battery energy storage project in Western Australia could rise a further 36 per cent, according to draft figures from the Economic Regulation Authority.

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has donated almost $900,000 to a right-wing political movement that campaigns against immigration, net-zero and welcome to country.

Andrew Hastie will not contest a potential leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, after saying he does not have the numbers for a move.

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue is at odds with two of WA's most powerful member-based mining lobby groups over their push to keep fuel tax credits for mining companies.

Liberal leader Sussan Ley has given the Nationals a week to reconcile with the coalition before she crosses the Rubicon by replacing their leadership team.

The Fisheries Minister is not onboard with a plan to trawl WA coast to check fish numbers.

The auditor general has pushed for better transparency in local governments' financials amid highly publicised troubles at WA councils.

In his annual press conference, the Chinese ambassador had a bit to say about the Port of Darwin's ownership issue.

Pundits are forecasting an interest rate hike next week, after ABS data revealed an uptick in the inflation rate.

After success internationally, the Ask for Angela pub and nightclub safety campaign is coming to WA.

David Littleproud will face a challenge for the leadership of the Nationals when parliament resumes.

Elected on a platform of transparency, city lord mayor Bruce Reynolds is angry about a leaked report highlighting council problems.

OPINION: Questions are being raised as to whether US ship seizures benefit efforts to stop Russia's “blood oil” from entering Australia.

Aboriginal businessman Frank Mitchell is among the almost 100 Western Australians recognised for their contributions in the Australia Day 2026 honours list.

A memorial service for the former Labor party strategist Tim Picton, who was tragically killed in an alleged one-punch attack in Northbridge, was held at Optus Stadium on Friday morning.

Sussan Ley says she'll survive as opposition leader and wants the Nationals back in the coalition tent, even as they demand her resignation.

A special committee of the City of Perth has secretly discussed the details of a report into the wellbeing and safety of staff and councillors.

The state government has put feelers out for extra water supply to Port Hedland as the town's existing sources crack under pressure from industrial growth and climate change.

Australia's unemployment rate fell to 4.1 per cent in December, defying forecasts of a less resilient labour market.

The coalition has split for the second time in less than a year, with Nationals leader David Littleproud saying the partnership with the Liberals is untenable.

ANALYSIS: To understand today's backflip on coal subsidies, its instructive to look at a recent damning review of the government agency driving energy policy in WA.

The state government has walked back on its plan to end subsidies for Griffin Coal by the middle of 2026, committing to an extension which could put its energy system goals at risk.

Efforts to retain WA's share of the GST will reach boiling point in 2026, with major ramifications for business around the state.

The premier and police minister have continued the tributes to former Labor luminary Tim Picton.

The state government will support the federal gun buyback, but wants more detail on the funding model.

Victor Goh's slow-moving hotel development at Elizabeth Quay has been given the hurry up by frustrated Premier Roger Cook.

A report is due to be handed to a specially-convened meeting of a City of Perth council committee later this week, which is likely to make for uncomfortable reading.