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A major inquiry into allegations of money laundering at Crown could take up to four months, according to Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia.

Nearly two-thirds of voters have cited homelessness as a major issue ahead of the state election, with efforts to build social and affordable housing drawing broad support.

New figures show Australia looks set for solid economic growth in coming months, with unemployment falling further as jobs vacancies surged to an 18-month high.

WA Labor has promised $259 million for renewable manufacturing, including for 1,000 standalone power systems, while hitting back at LG's support of the Liberal energy plan.

Zak Kirkup has warned WA voters not to hand Labor total control of state parliament amid fears the opposition will lose further ground at the upcoming state election.

Zak Kirkup’s energy plan has won the support of LG, which has written to the opposition leader to express interest in helping implement the plan if he becomes premier in March.

The City of Subiaco council has moved to seek a third opinion over serious structural integrity issues identified in two buildings on Hay Street, in a move that has astounded the owner.

The Liberal Party WA is doubling down on its fight to build Roe 8 and 9, announcing it would revive the project and issue tender documents within its first 100 days in office.

Employment has recovered to where it was a year ago, continuing a marked rebound from last year's recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

WA has not recorded any new cases of COVID-19 overnight, as the state prepares for the arrival of the first batch of the Pfizer vaccine.

Australia's medical regulator has approved a second coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for millions of jabs to be administered in coming months.

Schools in marginal electorates, such as Darling Range, Mount Lawley and Scarborough, will receive $110 million in upgrades if Labor is re-elected in March.

Western Australia has removed a requirement for NSW travellers to quarantine upon arrival but Victorians remain locked out for now.

Transforming the aged sector so older Australians receive appropriate support and care is the driving force behind a new industry alliance urging for reform.

A mix of good fortune and good management meant WA emerged from the recent lockdown in good shape. How likely is it to happen again?

The new US administration is expected to take a more traditional role in its dealings with allies.

The Liberal Party WA has reiterated calls for better support for businesses, following new figures by Treasury indicating that the five-day lockdown cost the state $100 million.

A poor election result last time out and an untested new leader make the looming state poll a big test for the Liberals.

Among the many problems with Australia’s working visa system is the effect it has on seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands.

The state’s transitional lockdown restrictions are on track to cease from midnight tomorrow, but a 72-hour hard border with Victoria will be enforced from tonight.

Candidates in the City of Nedlands’ upcoming extraordinary election have expressed mixed sentiment on whether they supported building a three-tower apartment complex along Stirling Highway.

The state government is expected to deliver updated health advice on its transitional restrictions and border arrangements in the next 24 hours.

Zak Kirkup has finally produced a policy to jolt the electorate, writes Peter Kennedy.

Premier Mark McGowan has quashed speculation surrounding the deputy chief health officer’s decision to take leave during an investigation of the hotel quarantine breach.

Inexperienced councillors and an overreliance on bureaucratic expertise are among major drivers of local government inefficiency, according to new research from Mannkal Economic Education Foundation.

Australia's first shipment of coronavirus vaccines has been formally approved and will arrive in the country within weeks.

Anthony Albanese has promised to enshrine job security in workplace law under a plan to make the industrial umpire shore up employment.

New restrictions preventing hotel quarantine workers from having a second job will be enforced from next Monday.

Opposition leader Zak Kirkup has accused the Labor Party of being deliberately deceptive, following claims the homelessness solution it announced was not concrete.

Opposition leader Zak Kirkup has called on the WA Labor Party to stand up and contest the state election, claiming the party believes the March poll to be done and dusted.

The state has recorded its ninth consecutive day with no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, according to Premier Mark McGowan.

Basil Zempilas has reiterated support for reviewing Perth’s rates structure, as new data showed WA’s office occupancy declining on the back of the state’s five-day lockdown.