The state government's public holiday review has continued to come under fire after some of Western Australia's peak bodies estimate significant costs to businesses.
A community group has hit out at the state government's handling of consultation over a proposed racetrack at Burswood, accusing it of running a “sham” process.
Roger Cook's name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia's most influential business and political players published by Business News.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes new ministerial appointments, Dan Sweet, Priya Brown, Kellie Benda, Jen Leys, and additions to the management team for New World Resources.
Three Labor MPs have been elevated to Premier Roger Cook's cabinet, while his former right-hand man has parachuted right into a senior ministerial support role.
Speculation is mounting that departing ReGen Strategic founder Daniel Smith could be in line to join Premier Roger Cook's office as chief of staff after the 2025 state election.
Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss subsidy warnings; WA Labor's next generation; Hancock's Lynas stake, tailings clean up, Minderoo job cuts, Macmahon's move for Decmil and Inpex's Ichthys decision.
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.
ANALYSIS: Mark McGowan's ministerial reshuffle was in many respects a sideshow – real power in the government remains with a small group of ministers and advisers close to the premier.
A likely change of power in Canberra this year will have little bearing on the makeup of WA's political and business leaders. Click through to see our updated ranking of WA's 50 Most Influential.
The state government will strengthen public health restrictions this week ahead of what Premier Mark McGowan warns will be the most difficult month of the pandemic.
The state government has announced four senior public service appointments but needs to recruit five new directors general, including at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
The second McGowan government is set for big changes, with two of the premier's three closest advisers resigning and minister Peter Tinley believed to have been demoted.
