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Construction of the four-storey build-to-rent apartment project in Highgate will replace the notorious Stirling Towers complex.

The Maritime Union of Australia has hit out at the state government's planning in Cockburn Sound, claiming its Westport development cannot coexist with an Aukus base in the area.

Premier Roger Cook has rebutted reports that the Perth Convention Centre redevelopment is in limbo, as the project's viability comes into question.

A heritage-listed building in Subiaco will be refurbished as an expanded Bob Hawke College classroom, as part of the $15 million expansion of the school.

Pharmacies from next year will be able to treat more patients for simple ailments under a pilot program launched by the Western Australian government on Thursday.

The planning minister has accused the state opposition of “peddling fear and mistrust” in the planning system.

The Australian Hotels Association WA has warned the state government against making Easter Saturday a public holiday, citing widespread hospitality venue closures.

Regulation of AI risks preventing the technology from boosting Australia's weaning productivity, a new report from the Productivity Commission has found ahead of this month's roundtable.

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King isn't ruling out taking an equity stake in a rare earths producer as she considers a range of mechanisms for the $1.2 billion critical minerals stockpile.

The new aquatic and health facility is set to overlook the $183 million redevelopment of the WACA Ground.

Some Western Australian universities have weighed in and welcomed the federal government's increased threshold for international students' intake for 2026.

Opposition leader Sussan Ley says she's listening to WA voters and learning how the challenges the state faces are different to those over east, during a visit to the Kimberley.

The federal government will inject $75 million into prescribed body corporates to help them deliver services which are slowing down project approvals.

Former state government minister Bill Johnston has been appointed president of the board, while major contentious development plans are underway for the park.

Australia could cut its company tax rate by up to 10 per cent under recommendations put forward by the productivity commission ahead of this month's productivity roundtable.

OPINION: The state government has toned down the tough talk and instead committed additional funding to monitor domestic violence offenders.

The federal government has pledged to reduce all student debts by 20 per cent, which would wipe more than $16 billion owed by millions of Australians.

The state government has dismissed Bulletin Resources' appeal over mineral exploration near Ravensthorpe, a move environmental groups described as a landmark decision.

WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has doubled down on his support for renewable energy and the Aboriginal flag as federal counterparts criticise him from within.

The state government has committed $57 million to tackle road safety risks, funding more than 100 projects in Western Australia.

A tanker likely carrying Russian crude oil processed and blended in India is offloading its cargo to BP's refinery south of Perth.

Australia's inflation eased to 2.1 per cent in the June quarter, bolstering expectations the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates at its August meeting.

WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer says she will introduce a private members bill for the creation of a parliamentary budget office to scrutinise spending.

American beef imports are unlikely to dent domestic producers, industry says as the government lifts a ban that was singled out by US President Donald Trump.

Decommissioning Chevron's oilfields on Barrow Island is expected cost more than $2.3 billion, with state and federal governments thought to be on the hook for at least $500 million of the bill.

The state government has appointed former WAPC chair David Caddy, Cath Hart, and Bianca Sandri to manage the dysfunction at the City of Nedlands.

Farmers market operators will be offered business training and infrastructure support under a grants scheme launched by the state government this week.

Federal Labor holds a 57 per cent to 43 per cent two-party-preferred lead over the coalition, the first Newspoll since the May 3 election shows.

The City of Perth has started consultation on a bid by Gina Rinehart to build a helipad, as part of a planned multi-million-dollar development of Hancock Prospecting's West Perth business hub.

Clive Palmer's Palmer United Party and Trumpet of Patriots have been targeted in a ransomware attack, which has allegedly exfiltrated personal information held by the entities.

OPINION: The politics of power could put paid to WA hopes of retaining its GST share.

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.3 per cent in June, the highest since 2021, fuelling expectations the Reserve Bank will cut rates next month.