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More than 160 Australians and Afghan visa holders have now been evacuated from Kabul after a third rescue flight departed chaos at the airport.

Hundreds of Western Australians have heeded a call to return from coronavirus-plagued NSW ahead of restrictions being further tightened.

Western Australia’s unemployment rate has fallen to 4.6 per cent, the lowest since December 2013.

The state government will provide quarantine assistance to arrivals from Kabul, as part of Australia’s mission to evacuate people from the Taliban-controlled city.

Rio Tinto has linked arms with the state government to roll out COVID-19 vaccines to FIFO workers and Pilbara residents.

Australia's vaccination program is opening up to everyone aged over 16 from August 30, after cabinet agreed to expand the national rollout.

Local company Highway Construction has been tasked with upgrading a major intersection in Tuart Hill, as part of a $20 million project.

Businesses would do well to follow Qantas' model of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

Nurses and midwives have rallied against "dangerous" staff shortages and working conditions at Perth's primary maternity hospital.

The state government has allocated $35 million to upgrade facilities at HBF Park ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

OPINION: Nothing will change in WA's local government sector until it tackles widespread behavioural issues, writes Penny Taylor.

Premier Mark McGowan has urged Western Australians still in New South Wales to return home, warning that the window could soon close.

New figures show real wage growth was going backwards even before the expected crunch to the economy from widespread virus lockdowns.

The federal government plans to begin construction on WA’s 1,000 bed, purpose-built quarantine facility as early as October, despite the location having not yet been finalised.

Australia will ramp up rescue flights from Afghanistan after its first successful journey extracted more than 20 people from the war-torn nation.

The state government will allocate $15.1 million in the 2021-22 budget to protect Western Australia’s primary industries from biosecurity risks.

The state government’s plan to clear 12 hectares of vegetation in Exmouth to realign Yardie Creek Road will be subject to the highest possible level of scrutiny by the EPA.

Australia's Afghanistan rescue mission will not go ahead until chaos at Kabul airport subsides as people desperately try to escape the Taliban.

John Langoulant will be jetting off to London after being named agent general at the state's investment and trade office.

The state government has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination eligibility criteria on the first day of its two-week vaccine blitz, as Premier Mark McGowan defends his stance on the hard border.

An internal report into the Liberals’ 2021 WA election performance is imminent.

The state government has announced plans to upgrade New South Wales to a high risk jurisdiction, forcing approved travellers to return a negative test and provide proof of vaccination.

Australian and Indian trade negotiators are set to hold talks next week on a free trade deal.

The WA Liberal Party has an opportunity to reset itself for the future, writes Simon Withers.

Scott Morrison has backed heavy restrictions to suppress coronavirus after cases surged in Sydney and Melbourne's lockdown was extended.

Western Australia's premier insists tourism is thriving within the state's closed borders despite the industry reporting mass cancellations.

Minderoo Foundation co-chair Nicola Forrest says Western Australia can’t live in fear of COVID-19 and needs to find a way to move forward.

Australia's agriculture minister has declared the start date for a dedicated farm work visa will be announced imminently.

The federal government has released a discussion paper seeking submissions on more changes to the auto sector in Australia.

WA businesses are well placed to boost defence tech exports.

Western Australia will consider legislating its net zero emissions target but the premier has dismissed calls to rule out new major oil and gas projects.

Global technology company Insight has secured a $23 million contract with the state government to build a new environmental assessment platform over the next three years.