The state opposition has accused the government of seeking to create an uneven events playing field, claiming proposed laws before the parliament would favour some venues over others.
The nation's health ministers are pushing for a greater federal contribution to public hospitals as Canberra declares there won't be more money, just goodwill.
Former senator Rod Culleton has been sentenced to a good behaviour order for more than two years after providing false information to election officials.
New modelling says WA could become the nation's second-largest economy by the 2040s, but it needs to overcome housing, skills and productivity constraints.
A proposed review into the City of Perth has been scrapped after council revoked its decision, amid scrutiny over the probe and tension in the local government.
The state government will test artificial intelligence at Royal Perth Hospital next year to gauge its ability to improve patient flow and free up beds.
A controversial Pilbara politician has been disqualified from holding office after he failed to apologise for alleging town staff were working to cover up an illegal brothel.
The state's Environmental Protection Authority has waved through Synergy's plans for a 20-turbine wind farm near Augusta, despite significant public concern over the development.
The owner of the only privately-owned coal-fired power station in the state has been handed a $5 million fine by the Economic Regulation Authority for breaching market rules.
Western Power could wear more of the upfront transmission connection cost burden for major projects, under a proposed revamp designed to give greater investment certainty to industry.
WA's Auditor General has delivered a scathing assessment of state government governance and cyber resilience, warning the increased likelihood of cyber incidents and fraud.
City of Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has changed his stance on the workplace culture review into the council, flagging his support to scrap the motion.
The state's commercial fishing lobby says affordable fish and chips could be a thing of the past due to reductions to demersal catches along most of Western Australia's coast.
Synergy's massive $4.5 billion Tathra wind farm east of Eneabba has been put out for public comment, following its referral this week to the Environmental Protection Authority.
Australia's gross domestic product rose 0.4 per cent in the quarter, with data centre investment driving an uptick in private investment over the period.
One of the state's key medical research institutions is gearing up for a major fund-raising campaign as it awaits state government support for a planned specialist cancer centre.
The WACA has sought a 10-year rates exemption worth an estimated $2.5 million from the City of Perth, as the redevelopment of the historic cricket ground nears completion.
