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The state government is working to get what industry has described as a “substantial backlog” of mining and exploration applications back on track.

Another state seat will be up for grabs this year, but Labor may not be in the running.

A development assessment panel has given the state government the green light to build a $42 million health precinct at a maximum security prison.

There has been a new twist in the Corruption and Crime Commission probe into former Liberal MP Phil Edman.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate by 50 basis points, the largest single increase in more than 20 years.

If a bitterly divided Liberal Party can't unite on policies and candidates to win back mainstream voters, its chances at the 2025 state election are doomed.

Amber-Jade Sanderson has reluctantly conceded the government is partly to blame for the negative perception of the state's health system, after lobbing similar criticisms in opposition.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers remains coy on whether the Labor government will pull a gas trigger to shore up domestic supply, as energy prices spike.

Ralph Addis has been appointed chief executive officer of Lotterywest and Healthway for an 18-month period, after assuming the position earlier this year while a permanent leader was sought.

The City of Perth has extended the deadline over a $25 million contribution towards the WACA pool but costs could pile up due to legal issues with its funding agreement.

The state government is planning to expand Casuarina prison with a new health precinct with accommodation for specialised care.

Anthony Albanese has announced his 23-person cabinet with some major responsibilities for Western Australians in the outer ministry.

Activ Foundation is calling for government funding to cover the costs of operating its supported employment worksites for the next three years to help its 700 employees transition.

The prime minister is flying to Perth on Saturday ahead of a diplomatic mission to Indonesia.

Crown has been handed an $80 million fine by the Victorian gambling watchdog and warned there could be more to come as the fallout from the Royal Commission continues.

The Australian Nursing Federation's Mark Olson calls time on a 24-year reign.

David Littleproud to lead the Nationals after Barnaby Joyce gets dumped. Peter Dutton elected Liberal leader unopposed

WA's daily COVID case numbers remain on a downward trajectory, with 6,649 new infections and four historical deaths reported overnight.

The Sweeter Banana Co-operative and Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative will expand their operations after obtaining $2.55 million in loans from the state government.

Daily COVID cases in Western Australia have dipped for the second consecutive day, with under 10,000 new infections reported and 11 historical deaths.

Attorney General John Quigley says David Malcolm Justice Centre was, in part, "a failing".

Curtin has succumb to the teal wave with Kate Chaney claiming victory in the blue-ribbon seat in Perth's western suburbs.

The City of Perth and the state government are at odds again over the anticipated public swimming pool as part of the $100 million WA Cricket Association redevelopment.

Roger Cook will jet off to East Java this weekend for what will be his first trip to WA's sister state since taking on the state development and tourism portfolios.

Daily COVID cases in WA have dipped overnight, with the total count of active cases in the state also in decline, but the number of hospitalisations has risen.

The state road authority's 50-year-old East Perth headquarters will join a host of protected Western Australian landmarks after being added to the government's heritage register today.

It might be out of the incoming treasurer playbook, but Jim Chalmers says the budget is in bigger trouble than we've been told.

Western Australia has recorded a slight jump in daily COVID cases with 12,419 new infections reported overnight but a decline in the total number of active COVID cases in the state.

WA has recorded more than 12,100 new COVID cases overnight, with six historical deaths reported, but the number of active infections statewide continues to decline.

Companies have an opportunity to attract talent with improved parental leave policies.

In a post-federal election spray, Premier Mark McGowan attacks Peter Dutton's intellect and calls for an end to hostilities with China.

WA has recorded another dip in COVID cases overnight, with just over 10,000 new infections and no deaths reported.