A delay in signing a "crocodile" defence treaty with Papua New Guinea has "no downside", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, brushing aside claims it's an embarrassment for Australia.
Federal opposition leader Sussan Ley used her first major economic speech to make clear reining in frivolous government spending would form the core of her pledge to Australian voters.
The Federal Government will cut fees and reduce red tape around offshore windfarms in a bid to encourage investment and innovation in the struggling renewables sector.
Former Hedland councillor Camilo Blanco, who was recently stood down by the Minister, has had his appeal against a censure motion over false comments made about town staff rejected.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has said the state government decision to add two public holidays to the WA calendar would “add salt to the wound” for businesses.
Woodside Energy has secured approval for its proposal to extend the life of the Karratha gas plant through to 2070 with conditions, following months of negotiation with federal regulators.
A state tribunal has quashed another western suburbs council's decision over proposed charges for ratepayers to contribute to $24 million worth of power projects.
The state's highest court has ordered Brittany Higgins to pay 80 per cent of former senator Linda Reynolds' legal fees over the high-profile defamation trial.
Aussie Trump, Thomas Brough, Jack Gordon-Manly, Lorna Harper and Merome Beard are among about 30 candidates running for council who missed out on state or federal seats.
Roger Cook has cited China's rate of progress as an example for Western Australia to follow, while announcing sweeping reform designed to clear a path for key industrial development.
Four eminent Western Australian businessmen will step into the ring again to convince the federal government the 75-cent floor on the state's GST share should remain in place.
Nominations for local government elections have closed, with former politicians and unsuccessful parliamentary candidates eyeing for council roles in October.
Broome-founded remote power company GenOffGrid has secured a contract to design and build a microgrid renewable energy project in the remote town of Blackstone.
The race to be the next City of Perth Lord Mayor, to fill the role vacated by Basil Zempilas, ramps up as six candidates have put their hands up for the position.
Former Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes chief executive Nicole Gibbs has filed a defamation lawsuit over four statements made by a shire resident on social media.
Former Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon claims she was under a lot of pressure when a number of complaints were made against her, as she tries to overturn her penalties.
Major bottlenecks caused by an ageing import facility on the southern coast are costing Kwinana industrial players almost $70 million each year, a report released this morning has revealed.
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has warned no institution is immune from cyber threats, using a Perth lecture to stress technology's opportunities and risks for central banking.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has lauded today's national accounts figures, which revealed a higher-than-expected uptick in gross domestic product off the back of increased household spending.
Consultation has opened on a $700 million deal between Australia and Germany to buy local hydrogen and sell it into Europe, in a bid to boost the fledgling energy industry from 2026.
ANALYSIS: Port Hedland's governance demise is the result of a recipe which includes Royalties for Regions, personal vendettas, lewd behaviour, and a Zorro impersonator
The Town of Port Hedland council has been fired by Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley, with Jessica Shaw, Martin Aldridge, and Ron Yuryevich tasked with fixing the troubled jurisdiction.
