The WA government is standing by its controversial decision to relocate the $1.8bn maternity hospital to Murdoch despite strong condemnation by WA’s most experienced clinicians.
Single homes will be able to be built and modified without the approval of councils under fresh measures introduced as part of the state government’s major planning shake-up.
Millions of dollars collected from speed cameras in WA are being spent without appropriate ministerial oversight and with inadequate guidance as to where funds would be best directed.
Both sides of politics are pledging to focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.
Businesses and industries will soon get their say on looming superannuation changes requiring employers to pay contributions at the same time as a worker's salary.
A survey finding that more than half of WA businesses would stop hiring casuals if the Closing Loopholes Bill was introduced has been downplayed by union figures.
The state opposition has lashed government cost management after an auditor general report revealed a $2 billion blowout in budget allocation across 20 major projects.
WA Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis has delivered a stunning rebuke of commentary suggesting she does not support the live export sector, in a passionate speech that earned her praise from what was expected to be a tough crowd.
Planning Minister John Carey has given the strongest indication yet local governments will be empowered to take the reins on regulating holiday rentals.
A national labour market report has highlighted the unique needs of WA businesses, with the occupations most in demand starkly at odds with conditions in other states.
Mines Minister Bill Johnston has told a nickel forum in Perth he will continue to lobby for the commodity after it missed out on the federal government’s national list of critical minerals.
New City of Cockburn chief executive Daniel Simms has committed to strengthening business ties in the region on day one of his tenure at the southern suburban local government.
A toolkit to support the mining industry in addressing workplace sexual harassment has been released by the state government ahead of next year’s Respect in Mining program rollout.
Some of the state government-owned beachfront accommodation units on Rottnest Island will be refurbished as part of the island authority’s new five-year management plan.
Public transport users could be able to use bank cards and mobile phones to pay for fares soon, with a trial run of the new system beginning in October
Public sector net debt fell for a fourth consecutive year last financial year, despite the state reporting a 30 per cent increase in infrastructure spend to a record $9.2 billion.
A parliamentary committee examining the Albanese government's blocking of additional Qatar Airways flights will grill senior bureaucrats about what they knew.
Qantas chairman Richard Goyder has told a senate committee that major shareholders want him to stay on as chairman of the national carrier in the face of conflicting calls for his resignation.
Construction industry long service leave liability increased more than 17 per cent in WA last financial year, as strong building activity pushed the registered workforce past 123,000 people.
Ralph Addis will step down as chief executive of Lotterywest and Healthway after less than two years in the role and two months earlier than his contract was due to expire.
The federal government’s employment white paper addresses a wide range of issues, but business groups warn it could be nullified by proposed industrial relations changes.
The economic value Western Australia’s racing industry exceeded $1 billion in the 2021-22 financial year, up more than $330 million against pre-pandemic figures.
