A new electorate in Perth's south-east has been confirmed by the WA Electoral Commission, in a shift that further reduces the number of regional seats in the state parliament.
The WA government will step in to fill a $300 million funding gap for regional road projects left by the federal government's exit from 50 funding partnerships nationwide.
Western Australia's contentious Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 has officially been repealed, following the implementation of amendments to the original 1972 Aboriginal Heritage Act.
Perth Mint's ex-leaders failed to grasp their obligation to taxpayers as the organisation made forays into “risky” products and overseas markets, according to the state's auditor general.
State opposition leader Shane Love has expressed disappointment in the bombshell defection of North West Central MP Merome Beard from the WA Nationals to the Liberal Party.
The state opposition has lashed government cost management after an auditor general report revealed a $2 billion blowout in budget allocation across 20 major projects.
The WA Nationals have formally welcomed Louise Kingston as the upper house replacement for disgraced former MP James Hayward, who was disqualified from parliament late last month.
Draft changes to Aboriginal heritage laws have been shared with stakeholders ahead of restoration of an amended version of the 51-year old Aboriginal Heritage Act.
Penny Wong and Julie Bishop strolled through Perth's CBD in a show of Indigenous Voice solidarity on Monday after the state's party unity on the vote broke down.
A Western Australian embassy housing a rotating roster of state ministers will be established in Canberra under a new state government plan to ensure WA is front-of-mind in the nation's capital.
Juukan Gorge's traditional custodians have blasted the state government for treating First Nations people as “second class citizens” in the fallout from Tuesday's unprecedented decision to scrap the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act one month after coming into effect.
WA's Opposition leader has described the chaotic rollout of new heritage laws as “horrific” in a final salvo hours before the Labor caucus meets to discuss the future of the Act on Monday night.
Whispers the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act will be scrapped by the State government just over a month after its implementation have been met with varied responses from parties across the state.
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 Perth Mint will be subject to another investigation following a push by WA Senator Dean Smith, as the state government brings on Ad Astra Corporate Advisory to consult on the organisation's future.
The state government will push ahead with plans to implement the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act from July 1, with or without a key pillar of the reform's proposed permitting structure.
From the prime minister to mining leaders, the resignation of Mark McGowan has drawn broad praise for the outgoing premier's leadership during his six years at the helm of WA.
All of the state's major party leaders will support a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament with Libby Mettam declaring she will personally back a ‘yes' vote at the upcoming referendum.
The opposition has bypassed the state government and today written directly to the prime minister to formally outline its request for a royal commission into The Perth Mint.
Perth Mint chief executive Jason Waters has admitted that at least ‘some' parts of the gold sold to the Shanghai Gold Exchange breached specifications, in response to the latest scandal facing the organisation.
Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss radioactive capsules, Libby Mettam, Shane Love, property values, Westfield Booragoon expansion and Print Hall's new owner.
A disagreement between two levels of government continues after John Carey overrides the council and exempted the Western Australian Cricket Association from paying rates.
James Hayward's shadow ministries have been reassigned following his move to the crossbench, while a newly created spokesperson job signals a renewed focus for the opposition on Metronet.
A formal opposition alliance has been struck between the state's Liberal and National parties, mirroring similar power-sharing arrangements between the parties implemented throughout the 2010s.
WA Labor amassed a significant fundraising advantage this past financial year as unions, law firms and sitting members opened their wallets to fill the party's coffers.
