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The state government has upgraded New South Wales from high risk to an extreme under its controlled border arrangements, as the number of COVID cases in the state continues to surge.

Subiaco-based FIRM Construction has been selected to build a new primary school in Perth's south, set to open in 2023.

Plans to demolish an 88-year-old hall and 68-year-old former church in Kensington have been blocked by the City of South Perth overnight, with the developer considering its options.

SRG Global has secured work in WA's maritime sector, including on the billion-dollar upgrade to the HMAS Stirling naval base on Garden Island.

Western Australia's Labor-dominated upper house has pushed through the government's contentious Aboriginal heritage legislation overnight, despite protests by Indigenous groups.

State government spending to market and manage Yagan Square dropped 17 per cent over three years, despite a growing list of tenants hitting the wall.

Health Minister Roger Cook has confirmed the state is grappling with two evolving situations involving three COVID-positive truck drivers who entered WA last week.

After almost two years, Western Australia will ease its hard border restrictions and reconnect with the rest of the world from 12:01am on February 5.

A dozen WA-linked businesses paid more than a fifth of Australia's corporate tax take between them in the 2020 financial year, with Rio Tinto the nation's top contributor.

McCorkell Constructions and Universal Constructions have been selected to build primary schools in Dayton and Landsdale.

The chief of Navy Australia, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, recently engaged in an exclusive discussion with Business News regarding the current issues facing the navy, the future of navy, and its relationship with WA.

Accused child sex offender James Hayward will get to keep his seat and his parliamentary salary after making a brief appearance at Parliament House overnight.

WA Police have executed a search warrant at Parliament House this afternoon, just days after South West politician James Hayward was charged with child sex abuse.

PS Structures has secured work on the redevelopment of Carine Senior High School, while Devlyn Construction will build a new classroom block at TAFE's Roebourne campus.

Targeted action plans providing more tailored support will form the centrepiece of the government's new plan to help people with disability.

James Hayward has officially resigned from The Nationals WA this morning, just 24 hours after appearing in Perth Magistrates Court charged with child sex abuse.

Success at the Scarborough project for Woodside Petroleum hinges on an environmental battle, selling equity, and further offtake deals.

WA has secured five group stage matches in the 2023 Women's World Cup, while Matildas games and knockout matches will be held in the eastern states and New Zealand.

Exercise physiology's status as a GST taxable service has led one WA-based professional on a 16-year hunt in search of an exemption.

WA's vaccine mandates could cost the economy $2.9 billion in productive work, according to data from the state's peak business body.

Roger Cook has emphasised the significance of WA's trading relationships with Asia, while questioning whether the federal government appreciates their depth.

More direct flights to Perth and international tourist advertising are part of a $185 million plan announced by Mark McGowan to help the state reopen to the world.

Former federal attorney general Christian Porter will not recontest the seat of Pearce at the federal election next year.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison used Tuesday's national cabinet to urge state and territory leaders to stick to their reopening plans, despite Omicron raising anxieties about the virus.

Aboriginal groups are vigorously opposed to government reform efforts, leaving challenges for industry.

EXCLUSIVE: It was set to kickstart tourism post-COVID, but a plan to build Australia's largest marine observatory in Busselton is in jeopardy after coming in $20 million over budget.

The recent defence industry dinner and awards provided an opportunity to display the strong bonds the sector has developed.

Federal parliament has been asked to acknowledge publicly the harm caused by bullying and sexual misconduct at the apex of Australian politics.

The Morrison government has delayed the reopening of the Australian border to skilled workers, international students and other visa holders as it gathers more information on the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Calls for the state government to rethink its process on an indigenous heritage bill are growing, with criticism from both the federal Greens and WA Liberals today.

Western Australia's premier says it's too early to tell whether the state's reopening will be delayed and has warned mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are here to stay.

WA recorded a $4.4 billion surplus in the first quarter of this financial year, thanks in large part to a generous GST top-up grant and growing royalty revenue.