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An alleged attempt to detonate a homemade explosive device at a protest on Australia Day has been declared an act of terror, nine days after the incident took place.

The state government has flagged construction of four new primary schools as part of a $230 million investment into education infrastructure.

Efforts to undermine support for the Albanese government in WA focus on issues including net zero, immigration and welcome to country.

WA's Tourism Minister Reece Whitby has added a Seven West Media executive, a former Fremantle mayor and an east coast rugby league expert to the Tourism WA board.

OPINION: The state government may have hooked itself with what looked like an easy political decision.

The state government will offer royalty relief to WA's fledgling vanadium sector, as part of its push to build a $150 million battery using the material in Kalgoorlie by 2029.

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.