Gary Adshead

The response to the passing of the Queen shows that substance, tradition and history still have their place.

Planning Minister Rita Saffioti supports the inclusion of a disclaimer on title documents amid continuing debate about Mandogalup's future.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about the array of views he encountered in the course of writing about Fremantle Bridge.

Those fighting to repurpose the Fremantle Traffic Bridge say it can serve a practical, modern purpose as well as a historical one.

Former premier Colin Barnett believes it's time to bite the bullet and demolish the South Fremantle Power Station in the wake of another failed bid to redevelop the 1951 building.

The McGowan government won't confirm if it has made a new pay offer in a third attempt to quell anger from public sector workers.

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.

Michelle Roberts has forged a political career the envy of many since coming to the attention of Labor Party talent scouts in 1988.

Neither side of politics is in a position to criticise over the mismanagement of public money involving a social housing project.

Crown Resorts new group chief executive has publicly questioned the honesty of Wayne Carey amid the white powder scandal engulfing the former AFL star.

EXCLUSIVE: The detective at the centre of Cleo Smith's dramatic rescue in Carnarvon last year, has been stood down pending a Corruption and Crime Commission inquiry.

Liberal powerbroker and upper house MP Nick Goiran has been cleared of breaching his party's rules as the messy fallout from "the clan" revelations continues.

The Perth Mint is facing an investigation into whether it has complied with anti-money laundering laws.

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran criminal barrister Mark Trowell has warned the Liberal Party that a proposal to force a member of parliament to resign unless they meet key performance indicators would be against the law.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about how a failed deal between the Department of Housing and Goldmaster resulted in WA losing a major opportunity to increase its supply of social housing.

A costly public investment in a private company has come up short, and with it an opportunity for more public housing.

EXCLUSIVE: A proposal to have Liberal members of state parliament meet a list of key performance indicators or be forced to resign will face robust debate at a state executive meeting this week.

Political editor Gary Adshead explains why the announcement of an Aboriginal Cultural Centre has been overshadowed by a Seinfeldian spat between the premier and Perth's lord mayor.

The Scott Morrison ministerial appointments scandal will face a further inquiry in the wake of a scathing report into his actions by Australia's Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue.

There's a Seinfeld-type plot to the lord mayor and premier crossing swords when the city is at a crossroads.

Political editor Gary Adshead discusses two headaches for the premier, with senior editor Mark Pownall covering Iron Bridge, the Mellen mansion, Ian Burston, small business and the arts.

EXCLUSIVE: A controversial $37 million deal to buy a private property development company with taxpayers' money has reached a dramatic conclusion.

A platform suspended about seven-storeys high has reportedly tilted two floors, causing the construction site at One Subiaco to be closed off.

The McGowan government has committed $10 million to a renewable hydrogen fuel project being driven by Woodside Energy's H2 Perth.

Premier Mark McGowan has been forced to defend his decision to attend a lavish Penfolds Grange wine tasting dinner at the Peppermint Grove mansion of millionaire property developer Nigel Satterley.

Deputy Premier Roger Cook doesn't believe Perth's lord mayor, Basil Zempilas, is being deliberately sidelined.

Mark McGowan has been grilled on whether his office has introduced a ban on inviting Perth's Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas to announcements about the city.

A site has been chosen to develop Australia's first Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Perth.

Gary Adshead and Matt Mckenzie discuss a speech by Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian, who made headlines this week on issues including Taiwan, the media, and the South China Sea.

Child and Adolescent Health Service chief executive Aresh Anwar has resigned from his role today.

Premier Mark McGowan's strategic director has quit after spending more than a decade as a Labor Party and government operative.

This week, Attorney General John Quigley was questioned for the first time since a Federal Court judge called him "confused and confusing". Political editor Gary Adshead assesses the impact.