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The federal government has come under fire for its COVID-19 disaster relief plan, which will not extend to Western Australians affected by last month’s snap lockdown.

Australians with a disability living in group homes may need to wait for aged care residents to be fully vaccinated before receiving their first dose.

Western Australian authorities will consider further ramping up border restrictions for Victoria if more locally acquired coronavirus cases are detected.

WA may be able to learn from a raft of proposed lobbying reforms in NSW.

Australia is tracking a Chinese surveillance ship making its way towards Queensland ahead of a joint military exercise with the United States.

Western Australia's hard border to NSW is set to remain for at least another two months with a coronavirus outbreak in Sydney no closer to being controlled.

Scott Morrison says cautious decisions from medical experts have slowed Australia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout but has backed their independence.

If there is a message to be taken from the Supreme Court's recent ruling in favour of the Legislative Council over the CCC, it's that parliament must be responsible for its own affairs.

The state’s Supreme Court has ruled the corruption watchdog should have to hand back documents it seized as part of a probe into allegations of misconduct by former MPs.

Scheduling issues with Australia’s next generation of subs poses a regional security risk.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has downplayed his role in securing faster Pfizer shipments for Australia.

A major union will ask the Fair Work Commission to guarantee fruit pickers earn minimum wage.

Two reports released last month provide glimpses into the prospects for our nation’s future prosperity, and how this is being affected by the pandemic.

The federal minister responsible for disability workers remains committed to making coronavirus vaccines compulsory for the sector.

Western Australia is threatening to tighten restrictions for coronavirus-plagued NSW even further, including potentially reducing compassionate exemptions.

Australia is set to trial home quarantine for fully vaccinated overseas arrivals who will still be required to spend 14 days in isolation.

The state government has announced a $41.5 million support package for the thousands of small businesses affected by last week’s four-day lockdown.

The death of a 61-year-old Western Australian woman last month was likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has confirmed.

Australia will soon have access to up to one million doses of Pfizer vaccines per week, with supplies of the jab set to arrive earlier than planned.

The state’s health department has launched a review of protocols at all major regional hospitals, as Mark McGowan urges New South Wales to get its COVID-19 outbreak under control.

The head contractors for the state government’s troubled $1.86 billion Forrestfield Airport Link are suing engineering consultancy GHD, claiming it failed to prepare an adequate design concept.

Reserve Bank of Australia boss Philip Lowe wants the cash rate to be in a position to offer more fire power to tackle the next economic downturn.

Australia's health minister has raised hopes of receiving bigger than expected shipments of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines next month.

Australia is sending Indonesia oxygen, ventilators and testing kits as the country responds to a surge in coronavirus cases.

Disability support workers will soon be forced to get vaccinated against coronavirus if they want to keep their jobs.

A staff member at Geraldton Hospital is in quarantine after entering a lift that had been used by a coronavirus-infected ship crewman.

The state government has committed further funding for its regional athletic development program, with the biggest grant given to the South West Academy of Sport.

Basil Zempilas has reaffirmed his support for the Perth City Deal after the state government lashed the city's councillors for voting against developing a public swimming pool at the WACA Ground.

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe is adamant interest rate hikes are unlikely to occur before 2024.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has rejected claims the Morrison government dragged its feet on involving big business in the coronavirus vaccine rollout.

A three-year long process to implement new strata reform has raised questions about the government's efficiency, the state's opposition says.

WA has recorded no new local cases of COVID-19, as the state government announced its intention to reopen the border to Victoria from Friday.