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Western Australia’s job vacancies hit an eight-year high after soaring 91 per cent in recent months, as the state rebounds from COVID-induced restrictions.

As of today, Western Australians can return their eligible beverage containers in exchange for cash at 200 refund locations across the state.

Premier Mark McGowan has been accused of "protectionism" after he claimed reopening the borders to South Australia and the Northern Territory would provide no economic benefit.

There’s unprecedented investment in Australia’s defence industry manufacturers as the government embarks on the most significant armed build-up in a generation.

With the national economy in recession, upkeep and repairs on Collins class submarines could play a key role in WA’s recovery.

Australian manufacturers across six priority areas will receive more help to expand in high-value areas through an almost $1.5 billion budget boost.

Australian Defence Force personnel are set to arrive in Port Hedland in Western Australia's north to help contain a COVID-19 outbreak linked to an offshore vessel.

Universities hammered by coronavirus border closures will be thrown a lifeline in next week's federal budget.

Opposition leader Liza Harvey has pledged to spend $200 million to create 20,000 trade and apprentice roles if elected premier at the upcoming state election.

From October 1, Western Australians will be able to exchange their used bottles for cash, but how will the scheme operate?

Bushfire and coronavirus-ravaged parts of regional Australia will share in $100 million of Commonwealth cash over the next two years.

The risk of more COVID-19 outbreaks looms when ship crews are eventually granted long-overdue changeovers, the state government warns.

Anthony Albanese has outlined Labor's alternative plan to rebuild the Australian economy, pitching a vision with nobody left behind.

The City of Melville will be under close observation by the state government as councillors approved a 50 year peppercorn lease for a bowling club last night.

The global death toll from coronavirus has eclipsed one million people but Australia's new case numbers remain low.

Australia's three biggest brewers have come up with a crafty budget fix that could put a smile on people's lips: slashing the tax on tap beer.

Perth Public Art Foundation is to be wound-up after the City of Perth failed to renew its funding and it struggled to secure other backing amid the pandemic.

Western Australia will ease restrictions for people arriving from Victoria and NSW as the nation's COVID-19 case numbers continue to fall.

Shadow treasurer Dean Nalder has lashed out at the state government for not spending enough to support the community during the COVID-19 downturn.

Bruce Reynolds says that reflecting on his career and lineage motivated him to run for lord mayor.

Health Minister Roger Cook is confident a COVID-19 outbreak on a bulk carrier off Port Hedland will be resolved within a fortnight.

VenuesWest maintained a cash-based operating surplus of $16.8 million for the 2019-20 financial year, despite all 13 of its venues closing during the peak COVID-19 period.

The state government has reported a $1.7 billion budget surplus during one of the worst downturns in the country's history, helped by a $945 million boost in royalty income.

More COVID-19 cases are expected on a ship anchored off Western Australia's north-west coast after two crew members tested positive.

About 30 million less public transport trips were taken in 2019-20 causing revenue to fall by $28 million, according to the Public Transport Authority of WA’s annual report.

Auditor general Caroline Spencer has delivered a strong rebuke to the local government sector for seeking to avoid audit oversight during COVID-19.

From an economic perspective, WA would be capable of going it alone.

CCC acting-commissioner Scott Ellis has called the failure to replace or reappoint John McKechnie a regrettable move that has created uncertainty for the commission.

Customers will get faster access to bank loans under a Morrison government relaxation of responsible lending laws introduced after the global financial crisis.

Western Australia's gold and iron ore sectors have contributed to a record $172 billion resources industry, with the number of jobs also rising.

The number of women in top-tier management positions in WA's public service has grown by more than 50 per cent over the past three years.

The coronavirus pandemic and deepest recession since the 1930s has turned a forecast $5 billion federal budget surplus into an $85.3 billion deficit.