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Colin Barnett may be the government's best performer in parliament, but his standing in voters' eyes is fuelling talk of a challenge.

The state government will be working to avoid potential skills shortages as the federal government's naval shipbuild program ramps up in the west, according to deputy premier Liza Harvey, as businesses hopeful of winning contracts for the build attended a defence industry procurement roadshow today.

Colin Barnett has seen off an attempted spill motion at today's party room meeting by 31 votes to 15, emerging with what he claimed was a united Liberal team after a ‘therapeutic' exercise.

Colin Barnett says he is confident he has the support to continue as premier if there is a leadership spill this week, following the resignation of ministers Dean Nalder and Tony Simpson over the weekend.

The auditor general has slammed Liberal ministers Peter Collier, Kim Hames and Liza Harvey for withholding information in parliament.

Work is officially under way on the second stage of the Australian Centre for Energy Process Training facility in Munster, with the first sod turned today.

Roger Federer is set to compete at the 2017 Hopman Cup, marking the tennis legend's first appearance in Perth for 15 years.

PHOTO ESSAY: Business News photographer Attila Csaszar captured images of some of WA's business and political leaders at their workstations.

The federal election could have ramifications for Colin Barnett's leadership; how big depends on the size of the swing against the Turnbull government.

Speculation about Premier Colin Barnett's leadership is being perpetuated by those who deliberately seek to undermine the government, Treasurer Mike Nahan says.

Training and Workforce Development Minister Liza Harvey today questioned why university students in subjects like ancient history could get more financial assistance than trainees in industries like building and construction.

SPECIAL REPORT: The state government is pursuing major reforms to the training sector, at a time when national data on traineeships and apprenticeships tells a surprising story for WA.

State politicians will get a 1.5 per cent rise in their base salaries, with Premier Colin Barnett's paycheque to rise to $355,681 per annum.

The state government has revealed the new leadership structure of the five Tafe colleges that will be administering 70 campuses as part of a reform project.

SPECIAL REPORT: There has been a major shift in business influence in WA amid waning international investment and, with two elections on the way, there is a prospect of even bigger changes in political influence. Click through to see our listing of WA's most infliential leaders in politics and business.

Managing the state's economic transition was the main focus of today's cabinet reshuffle, Premier Colin Barnett said, with tourism and agriculture in his sights as key growth industries.

Treasurer Mike Nahan will not contest the deputy leadership of the state Liberal party, paving the way for Police Minister Liza Harvey, who is likely to be voted in unopposed.

Six construction companies including EMCO Building, Badge Construction and Pindan have secured a combined $102 million worth of work from the state government.

The state government will be glad to put 2015 behind it, but there will be no let up in the financial and portfolio challenges it will face next year.

Deputy Premier Kim Hames will stand down from that role in February next year, but will remain as minister for health and tourism as he prepares for his retirement from politics at the 2017 state election.

Osborne Park-based Universal Constructions has won an $8 million contract to build a new police station in Mundijong.

Local builders Pindan and Pact Construction have won contracts with the state government, worth a combined $23.1 million.

A hotel and a laboratory in Perth have been recognised as two of the best places to work in Australia, while two Western Australian workers have also been honoured for excelling during their training.

The state government has engaged former minister Cheryl Edwardes and former Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA chief executive John Langoulant to lead a review of the 11 state training provider

Crown Perth and Scope Training are among this year's winners in the 21st annual WA Training Awards.

The state government has replaced Labor's Priority Start apprenticeship scheme with a new program it says will make it easier for building and construction companies to meet training targets.

Everyone wants the vocational education and training system to be simpler and more responsive to the market's needs; can Liza Harvey and Jim Walker deliver? Click through to see more on our Apprentices and Training feature.

The ‘iron ore wars' and budget battles are defining where power and influence lies in business and politics in WA. Read our latest Most Influential feature to see who is on the rise, whose influence is waning and who has dropped off the list.

The state government's new vision for Scarborough Beach includes a town square featuring a host of cafes and restaurants, new boardwalks and recreation areas designed to get people closer to the oc

The international stage has helped this year's local business and political leaders stand out from the pack – including our Person of the Year, Richard Goyder.

After two weeks of controversy over Transport Minister Dean Nalder's “perceived” conflicts of interest, a government report released today made it clear why Premier Colin Barnett stripped Mr Nalder of the finance ministry.

Dean Nalder has been stripped of his finance portfolio as part of a cabinet reshuffle after conflict of interest controversies.

The government has thrown out an early marker for the 2017 state election.

P&O Cruises has extended its winter cruising period in Western Australia, announcing a raft of cruises set for next year that it says will deliver more than $15 million in economic benefit to the state.

The state government is looking at new ways to stoke tourism-related development on Western Australia's coastline, with the Abrolhos Islands and Coral Bay identified as priority areas.

SPECIAL REPORT: Power and influence in WA is adjusting to a new order after the boom.

Tourists and business travellers will soon be spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury hotels in Perth, with a rush of new developments providing new options at five stars and above.

Hotel group Hilton Worldwide has announced it will open two of its DoubleTree by Hilton branded hotels in Perth and Fremantle, with a third property in Northbridge also on the agenda.

Premier Colin Barnett will be forced to undertake another cabinet reshuffle in the lead up to May's state budget after the resignation of Treasurer and Transport Minister Troy Buswell.

International resorts giant Westin will gain a foothold in Perth's hotel market, with BGC Development unveiling a $500 million development plan for the old Perth Fire Station site on Hay Street.