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The state government has appointed a state fuel controller to oversee the distribution of petrol and diesel supplies, particularly to the regions, where shortages are becoming more evident.

The 20-year-old man accused of hitting former Labor strategist Tim Picton will remain on bail, despite the prosecution claiming he enacted a “clear breach” of one condition.

The nation's major fuel suppliers are being investigated over alleged anti-competitive conduct which has left regional Australia short of diesel.

FROM THE HILL: The government is asking for a $1.2 billion advance on the budget.

A former council deputy chief executive has been accused of stealing and attempting to gain thousands of dollars through fraud and deceit.

Petroleum giant BP has told the state government it's working on plans to source fuel for Western Australia beyond April, as the Middle East crisis continues to deepen.

The man accused of killing disgraced former WA Labor MP Barry Urban has pleaded not guilty, with the matter heading to trial.

An emergency national cabinet meeting will be held in an attempt to address fuel shortages and price spikes triggered by war in the Middle East.

FROM THE HILL: Fuel shortages are biting and the opposition has created a Bingo game.

RBA governor Michele Bullock says higher fuel prices contributed to inflation, but were not the driver behind the board's decision to raise interest rates at its March meeting.

Australia's central bank has raised the cash rate by 25 basis points, widely in-line with expectations since the Iran conflict kicked off.

Farmers are facing the prospect of needing another bumper crop to turn a profit should the rising costs of diesel and fertiliser not be brought under control.

OPINION: The premier says travel time is behind his move from Kwinana to a pad near parliament.

Western Australia is set to receive a record $9.3 billion in GST revenue for the 2026-27 financial year, a large boost which experts said vindicated controversial reforms in 2018.

Australia's corporate regulator has told the nation's fuel retailers to explain why petrol price hikes are outstripping increases in the global oil price.

FROM THE HILL: After the speaker threatened to close down question time early it was all about fuel.

Local Government minister Hannah Beazley has strongly indicated that the City of Nedlands council should merge with a neighbouring council to survive.

Farmers, truckers, airlines, and fuel distributors have descended on Dumas House to iron out a plan to ease pressure on Western Australia's fuel supply.

FROM THE HILL: The patience of parliament's speaker is wearing thin and MPs have been put on notice.

The opposition has used an internal government email to undermine Premier Roger Cook's claim that fuel supply in Western Australia was secure.

The Westport authority will develop Kwinana's container port and logistics hub, according to legislation tabled today.

The chair of an inquiry into the danger of e-rideables in Western Australia has criticised the state government's response, arguing urgent changes should be made to regulations now.

FROM THE HILL: MPs are spending more time on their mobile phones in question time than listening to proceedings.

The state government has accepted 32 out of 33 recommendations from an inquiry into the dangers of e-rideables.

David Littleproud has announced his resignation as leader of The Nationals Party of Australia, saying he no longer has the energy to do the job.

A country service station's fuel order backlog has surpassed one million litres as war in the Middle East hampers the global oil trade.

Loans of up to $15 million will be made available by the state government to businesses wanting to decarbonise.

Linda Reynolds and the Commonwealth will head to mediation in their row over Brittany Higgins' settlement, while the former senator monitors an upcoming film for potential legal action.

The state opposition has accused the government of backtracking on its coal power phase out target, following comments by the energy minister to ABC Perth this morning.

Chevron has struck a five-year deal to supply gas to state-owned Horizon Power from its Gorgon and Wheatstone facilities, starting in 2027.

Two of the key players in the development of a children's hospice in Swanbourne, former premiers Mark McGowan and Mike Baird, have toured the construction site for the first time.