The Federal Budget has drawn a pointed response from WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti, who said the move to rein in NDIS spending risked shifting the burden onto states, while welcoming new housing and tax policies.
Premier Roger Cook has confirmed the state government started discussions to turn the $400 million Bullsbrook centre, built during the pandemic, as a low-security prison facility.
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.
Premier Roger Cook has called on big business to pressure the WA Liberal Party to support his government's development agenda, while pushing it to lean in harder on decarbonisation.
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.
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.
Premier Roger Cook has lashed opposition leader Basil Zempilas, amid political fallout over shocking allegations over conditions at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has doubled down on his support for renewable energy and the Aboriginal flag as federal counterparts criticise him from within.
The invasive shot-hole borer is here to stay, with the state conceding it had failed in its bid to stave off the pest locally, shortly before allocating millions to management in the state budget.
The state's major project assessment body has flagged that an East Perth Primary School will not be enough on its own to address future education needs of the inner-city population.
Sandy Anghie has declared she won't be making a third run for the role of Perth Lord Mayor, the post vacated by now WA Liberal Party leader Basil Zempilas.
The state opposition has accused the WA government of rushing into its next budget, after it revealed it would hand down the next set of financial numbers on June 19.
Roger Cook's name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia's most influential business and political players published by Business News.
WA Opposition leader Basil Zempilas' portfolio responsibilities will mirror Premier Roger Cook's, while Nationals leader Shane Love will be shadow minister for the state's mining industry.
Former Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has been elected leader of the WA Liberal Party three weeks after winning the Churchlands seat at the state election.
