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A memorial service for the former Labor party strategist Tim Picton, who was tragically killed in an alleged one-punch attack in Northbridge, was held at Optus Stadium on Friday morning.

The state government has awarded the Worley Arcadis joint venture a major advisory contract for the design of Westport, the $7.2b port project in Cockburn Sound.

The state government has appointed Jean Shaw as Western Australia's next solicitor-general, who will be the first woman to hold the position.

Former politician Anthony Fels has failed in his bid to overturn the state election results after he unsuccessfully ran as a candidate for Churchlands MP Basil Zempilas' seat.

A contractor has been selected for the Rockingham Senior High School upgrades after the McGowan government committed $60 million to the works in the 2023-24 state budget.

Former Supreme Court judge Janine Pritchard will lead a review into the state's justice system, including costs for well-resourced parties.

The building commissioner is set to receive a broader suite of powers under new laws flagged by the state government amid a review of the contracts legislation.

Former solicitor-general Joshua Thomson will replace Michael Buss as the president of the highest court in Western Australia.

Premier Roger Cook will use “every lever” to help end years of building delays endured by customers of Inspired Homes, including asking the corporate watchdog to prioritise an investigation.

Public and private schools in WA have embraced AI tools under multiple trials.

The ability to access resources and staff continues to divide rural and city schools in Western Australia, a panel of educational specialists discussed.

Universal Constructions has won a multi-million-dollar contract to build a specialist educational facility at Wanneroo Secondary College.

Escalating costs and regulatory burdens are frustrating stakeholders in the wake of last year's Aboriginal heritage laws bungle.

WA's Aboriginal affairs minister has refused a section 18 application for a proposed iron ore mine at the centre of a spat between its backer and traditional owners.

The Queens Gardens car park is one step closer to become the site for an East Perth primary school after legislation introduced to unlock the land passed parliament today.

The state government has refreshed public sector leadership with the appointment of three new directors general, including Jay Peckitt taking up the role at Department of Education.

Several ECU council members have resigned over what is believed to be a dispute about chancellor selection, with Denise Goldsworthy recently exiting the role.

The use of artificial intelligence will be rolled out across eight schools in WA as part of a new pilot program to reduce administration workloads for teachers.

A government microgrid trial has turned enough solar power for 80 homes into enough hydrogen power for three homes in WA's Gascoyne.

West Perth-based Audalia Resources has received ministerial approval for its Medcalf project, located 470 kilometres south-east of Perth.

Contractor SCEE Electrical has won further work on Synergy's major Collie battery project, after signing a $50 million contract.

The state government will pour $20 million into creating safer and more reliable water services for the Djarindjin community in northern WA.

A new set of principles will provide a comprehensive framework for fortifying governance within Australian universities.

State and federal budgets have given WA's education system a multi-billion-dollar boost.

The state government will allocate $410 million to build and upgrade school infrastructure across Western Australia in the upcoming budget.

More than a dozen Western Australian schools will share a $25 million funding pool to build or upgrade its infrastructure.

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.

Education Minister Tony Buti has doubled down on the state government's plan for an East Perth primary school despite the City of Perth's refusal to give up the site.

The partnership between BHP and the Department of Education will continue for a further 12 months, with millions of dollars committed to extend a program in the Pilbara.

The Liberal Party of WA says a $103.5 million cost of living assistance program for WA families with school-aged children should be better targeted to support those in need.

Ausco Modular has been appointed as the builder for the $15 million double-storey modular building at Shenton College.

The state government will pour in $189 million into installing a cloud-based technology program for schools that aims to cut red tape for teachers.

The state and federal governments have committed to invest $1.6 billion towards education in WA, which will make it the first state where all public schools will be fully funded.

The Western Australian government has formally apologised to thousands of Aboriginal people who worked with little to no pay for decades, as part of a historic $180 million class action settlement.

Traditional owners are rallying against an iron ore minnow planning to develop a mine on the edge of Karijini National Park in WA's mining heartland.

The state government will pay up to $180.4 million to compensate thousands of Aboriginal Australians who were paid little to no wages over decades.

The state government has been urged to bolt more of the failed Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act onto existing laws to better protect cultural sites.

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.

Education Minister Tony Buti says a new western suburbs high school is one of several options being considered to address the growing education needs of the area.

WA continues to take one step forward, two step backwards on Aboriginal self-determination