State finance minister Sue Ellery says a new three-staged reform of procurement practices across Department of Finance-led construction projects will “ensure a fair go for everyone” within Western Australia's building and construction industry.
ASX-listed International Graphite has received an additional $6.5 million grant from the state government, in order to accelerate progression of its downstram processing operations in Collie.
The state government has announced it will expand Western Australia's presence in South-East Asia by spending $4.4 million in the upcoming 2024-25 state budget to establish a second investment and trade commissioner role.
WA Labor has endorsed a suite of fresh candidates vying for a place in parliament at the 2025 state election, with Mark McGowan's former chief of staff Dan Pastorelli confirmed for a tilt.
The Nationals WA have accused Regional Development Minister Don Punch of misleading the people of the South West in relation to the affairs of Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre.
The auditor-general has called on the state government to ensure transparency and accountability across community-level sport and recreation funding decisions.
Deep Yellow has the potential to become a multi-mine uranium producer by 2028, according to managing director and chief executive officer John Borshoff.
Roger Cook has backed business in and reiterated the need for environmental approvals overhaul in his speech to open the first sitting of parliament in 2024.
A panel of business leaders has weighed in on how to tackle the major challenges facing Western Australia, including labour shortages and artificial intelligence.
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Basil Zempilas; Waterbank; Nicola Forrest; Brian Anderson; house prices and interest rates; and Ivan Vella's IGO saga.
The Liberal candidacy race in Cottesloe appears to be ramping up, with David Honey using social media to campaign against development reform previously supported by rival Sandra Brewer.
The Nationals WA has opened the door to candidates to nominate for preselection in metropolitan Perth seats in a historic first for a party facing a daunting challenge at the 2025 state election.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Keren Paterson, George Varma, Rowan King, Kim Hayman, David Hodgson, Jane Johnson, Daisy Pearce, Michael Prior, Varun Ghosh and Patrick Dodson.
WA Labor has preselected 38-year-old barrister Varun Ghosh to fill the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Patrick Dodson from the Federal Senate.
ANALYSIS: WA Labor’s success in the Rockingham by-election was a “solid” victory, according to Premier Roger Cook, despite a large swing away from the party in what was its strongest-held electorate.
ANALYSIS: History suggests victory is a formality for WA Labor at the weekend's Rockingham by-election, but the vote could offer a first glimpse into sentiment ahead of the 2025 statewide poll.
The WA National Party is the latest to make contentious new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws an election issue, vowing to rewrite the system if voted into government in 2025.
The Rockingham by-election race is shaping up, with the WA Liberal Party locking in its candidate last night and City of Rockingham deputy mayor Hayley Edwards putting her hat in the ring as an independent.
Ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning.
Emerging as officially elected party leader alongside deputy Rita Saffioti, incoming premier Roger Cook has also confirmed Balcatta MP David Michael as a new cabinet minister.
Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and premier-elect Roger Cook's nominated deputy, Rita Saffioti, have dismissed suggestions of hard feelings following the battle for WA Labor leadership this week.
ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle during which a young Ben Wyatt defeated union heavyweight Helen Creed.
UPDATED: Roger Cook is poised to become Western Australia's next premier with Rita Saffioti as deputy premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson withdrew from the leadership race.
Less than 24 hours have passed since the shock resignation of Premier Mark McGowan, but attention is already focused on who will lead the party into the 2025 state election.
The state's Court of Appeal has dismissed former WA Labor candidate Tristan Cockman's application contesting a ruling relating to his unsuccessful preselection bid for the seat of Cowan.
Whoever replaces Alannah MacTiernan in parliament may not be seated for another fortnight with a suspended party member facing criminal charges firming as a likely candidate.
ANALYSIS: Factional interests, ambitious backbenchers and demographic representation loom as key considerations for the premier as he mulls over who to promote to cabinet this month.
Political editor Gary Adshead talks about his interview with Michelle Roberts and the former police minister's journey from Labor Party stalwart to Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Labor has decided not to contest the by-election for the seat of North West Central and Attorney General John Quigley has defended himself in parliament after a scathing judgment in the Federal Court.
