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Josh Frydenberg wants to drive Australia's unemployment rate below five per cent before he begins the task of budget repair, in what is a marked shift in strategy.

Perth deputy lord mayor Sandy Anghie has launched defamation action against Channel Nine over a story which implied that she leased a West Perth meeting room to run for council.

Australia's medicines regulator has suggested it is unlikely two deaths in NSW were linked to coronavirus vaccinations.

Premier Mark McGowan is set to outline plans for the easing of coronavirus restrictions after last weekend's lockdown.

The state government has shortlisted two consortia, led by local companies Decmil Group and Civmec, for the contract to build a $50 million bridge across the Swan River.

Former diplomat Peter Varghese has called on the federal and state governments to better engage with the Indian community amid the country's worsening COVID-19 crisis.

Opportunities are on the field for WA’s new sports minister.

Interim lockdown restrictions appear on track to end from midnight Friday, as WA records its fourth consecutive day of no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $747 million defence infrastructure package during a visit to the Northern Territory.

The federal government will today announce Fulton Hogan Industries has won a $7.7 million maintenance works contract for the RAAF Base at Gingin.

All direct passenger flights into Australia from India are being suspended until May 15 as the South Asian nation deals with an escalating coronavirus catastrophe.

As those in the Perth and Peel regions emerge from the three-day lockdown, the state government has turned its attention to the economic fallout.

The challenges posed by the second wave of COVID-19 in India have reignited tensions between the state and federal government over quarantine.

Mark McGowan may soon have to grapple with the big political and economic equation facing WA.

Premier Mark McGowan has announced a gradual easing of lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight, as the state records its second day with no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19.

The state's health department has confirmed that a positive test result has been returned this afternoon, the second case of community transmission in WA in 24 hours.

WA has recorded no new local cases of COVID-19, as those in the Perth and Peel regions spend their first day in lockdown.

The federal government has promised $100 million aimed at protecting the ocean and marine life by working on ways for coastal ecosystems to absorb carbon.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he’s aware of growing labour shortages impacting WA and the federal government will be working with states to find a resolution.

Premier Mark McGowan has announced a three-day lockdown of the Perth and Peel regions.

Australia has left the door open to even harsher inbound travel restrictions for India as hotel quarantine cases continue to rise.

There’s likely to be pain ahead as government stimulus packages run out and interest rates rise.

The Town of Cottesloe is still not sold on Gary Dempsey Developments’ $22 million beachfront apartment plan, recommending that the proposal be refused for a second time.

Victorian authorities are working to contain a potential COVID-19 outbreak after a Melbourne man tested positive for the virus after landing on a flight from Perth.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the surprising strength in Australia's labour market has justified ending the JobKeeper wage subsidy, despite calls for it to be extended.

Root and branch renewal must be undertaken to improve the Liberals’ parlous performance in WA.

The minister responsible for reducing Australia's emissions has brushed off calls to bolster targets to curb climate change.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is confident iron ore exports won’t be dented by Australia’s diplomatic battle with China, while spotlighting technology and skilled migration for economic recovery.

UPDATE: National cabinet has agreed to limit repatriation flights from India as that country's COVID-19 infection rate soars.

UPDATE: Australians over the age of 50 will be able to get the AstraZeneca vaccine from next month as the nation's leaders reset the coronavirus jab rollout.

Another half a billion-dollar cheque has been written by the federal government to help Australia foster international partnerships on clean energy technology.

A deal between the state government and Indonesia has been approved by the federal foreign minister, but four Victorian agreements will be cancelled.