More than 400 TAFE lecturers undertook industry placements in 2022 and 2023 as part of a program costing $10 million to the state, the government has revealed.
The blocking of foreign research vessels in Sri Lankan ports is a “step in the right direction” a senior US official says, as increasing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean raises eyebrows.
Sandra Brewer has sensationally defeated the incumbent member for Cottesloe, David Honey, in the battle for Liberal preselection in the blue-ribbon state seat.
A panel of business leaders has weighed in on how to tackle the major challenges facing Western Australia, including labour shortages and artificial intelligence.
The state government has launched a WA Pipeline of Works dashboard showing $8.7 billion worth of projects, announced by Commerce Minister Sue Ellery at a Business News event.
Southern Ports boss Keith Wilks has welcomed the state government’s investment to identify potential development opportunities around Albany’s waterfront precinct.
Health Minister Amber Jade Sanderson says the planned closure of a mental health clinic after less than a year of operation shows the private health funding model needs to change.
Port Hedland councillors have passed a no confidence motion in Town Mayor Peter Carter, delivering a scathing assessment of his accountability, transparency and leadership
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA is calling for battery metal support and a close look at the federal government's sweeping policy agenda ahead of the 2024-25 budget.
Premier Roger Cook has reminded his federal counterparts of Western Australia’s economic importance, in response to mooted employment law changes that could affect local business.
The state government has brought the Great Southern and South West road maintenance workforce in-house, as part of its statewide transition to grow Main Roads.
The nation’s peak farmers’ lobby group has rebuffed calls from its WA counterpart to sack Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt over his handling of a stranded livestock vessel.
Roger Cook has conceded a policy that requires 100 per cent of onshore gas to be used domestically will mean little if it stifles investment, as his government explore its domgas settings.
Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy was the nation’s largest political donor last financial year, while a private WA company donated more than $1 million to the group behind the Voice to Parliament referendum’s No campaign.
The Liberal preselection contest in Bateman, Forrest, Dawesville, Jandakot and Riverton appears to be a formality, with sole nominees, including some familiar faces, raising their hand in each electorate.
Former regional development minister Alannah MacTiernan will lead a fresh probe to address shortcomings in telecommunications services in regional Australia.
Property industry groups have backed the state government’s raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews.
A plan by City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas to hold his high-profile position while pursuing a run at state politics has the tick of approval under legislation and city accountability frameworks.
City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has formally declared his intention to run for Liberal preselection in the Churchlands electorate ahead of the 2025 State Election.
The state government will investigate reforming royalty payments to shepherd WA’s ailing nickel industry through a collapsing market spurred by a glut of cheap foreign supply.
Premier Roger Cook says City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas would owe residents an explanation if he nominates for preselection as the Liberal candidate for Churchlands.
The Shire of Esperance is the latest council to join a mounting list of regional towns putting their hand out to the WA government to help fund workers housing projects.
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci has backed the supermarket's choice not to stock Australia Day merchandise as staff report more and more abuse.
An incident where a public hospital employee allegedly exploited loopholes to obtain more than $280,000 has led the Corruption and Crime Commission to call for possible prosecution.
Homelessness minister John Carey has unveiled a $47.6 million package to fund the continuation of 15 homelessness services in the state – a month after the headline figure was first announced.
The Goldfields is an obvious place to build a wind farm, according to Energy Minister Reece Whitby, as he begins the task of finding out how the state’s largest outback town was left without power for days.
Opposition leader Shane Love says the state government’s inaction on regional power risk has left thousands vulnerable, as fallout from this week’s storm damage continues.
