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A petition against the imminent rollout of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws has attracted more than 27,000 signatures, but the government is holding firm on a July 1 implementation date.

The Senate has voted to establish the Indigenous Voice referendum, setting in motion the timeline for the public poll later this year.

New Treasury figures show Australia outperforming major advanced economies in the past 12 months for employment growth.

The $360 million redevelopment of Irwin Barracks in Karrakatta and the relocation of Leeuwin Barracks in East Fremantle have been deferred, casting doubt over key WA contracts and council development plans.

Despite the apparent lack of a succession plan, Labor seems to have found broad consensus for a new leadership team.

Fisheries Minister Don Punch has been taken to court over management measures introduced by the state government stipulating new rules for recreational, charter and commercial fishers.

Australia’s population has recorded its fastest growth in 15 years as overseas immigration surged with WA achieving the most rapid growth of any state.

Trade Minister Don Farrell says there's been some movement on the main impediments to Australia's free trade deal with the European Union.

Some 1200 staff of the Reserve Bank have been underpaid more than $1 million due to an error calculating payments for leave entitlements.

State governments are leading the way for Australian green bonds with the latest issuance to fund an electric car charging network, wind farms and rebates.

Australia will need to break new ground in order for the economy to not go backwards amid high inflation, the prime minister will say in a major speech.

Former premier Colin Barnett, scientists Carol Bower and David Blacker and mining executive Philip Crabb are among the 112 Western Australians recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2023.

In his first speech as the 31st premier of Western Australia, Roger Cook praised his predecessor and affirmed his commitment to the state.

Ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning.

Emerging as officially elected party leader alongside deputy Rita Saffioti, incoming premier Roger Cook has also confirmed Balcatta MP David Michael as a new cabinet minister.

Millions of low paid workers will enjoy a 5.75 per cent pay boost that will still fall shy of the rising cost of living.

A Senate budget estimates hearing in Canberra has been told $25 million in contracts with PwC are being examined for any conflicts of interest and risks.

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and premier-elect Roger Cook's nominated deputy, Rita Saffioti, have dismissed suggestions of hard feelings following the battle for WA Labor leadership this week.

ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle during which a young Ben Wyatt defeated union heavyweight Helen Creed.

Roger Cook has stepped out with his proposed second in command, Rita Saffioti, saying they are ready to lead Western Australia.

UPDATED: Roger Cook is poised to become Western Australia’s next premier with Rita Saffioti as deputy premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson withdrew from the leadership race.

Amber-Jade Sanderson has won strong backing from Labor’s left faction, almost guaranteeing she will become Western Australia’s next premier.

Less than 24 hours have passed since the shock resignation of Premier Mark McGowan, but attention is already focused on who will lead the party into the 2025 state election.

Gold Corporation boss Jason Waters has resigned from his position leading the embattled Perth Mint to become chief executive officer of Perth Airport.

From the prime minister to mining leaders, the resignation of Mark McGowan has drawn broad praise for the outgoing premier’s leadership during his six years at the helm of WA.

ANALYSIS: Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti and Amber-Jade Sanderson are the contenders to become WA’s next premier, with Labor’s powerful left faction set to play a key role.

Mark McGowan will resign as the premier of Western Australia by the end of the week, after revealing he does not have the energy and drive to continue in the role.

Architect and City of Perth Councillor Sandy Anghie has confirmed she will challenge incumbent Basil Zempilas to become Perth's lord mayor at the election this October.

WA’s 29th premier reflects on how politics and public debate have evolved over the past 30 years.

WA’s north-west generates enormous wealth for the country but not so much for local communities.

PwC is under attack on multiple fronts with the federal government ordering consultants to stand down and tightening procurement rules after police launched a criminal probe.

Tony Burke says it's unbelievable mining giant BHP has already put a dollar figure on what same job, same pay laws would cost before the legislation is written.