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Optus Stadium to host Ashes Test, ODI

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Perth's Optus Stadium will host its first ever Ashes Test between Australia and England next year, as well as an ODI against New Zealand.

Who’s onboard with political ties?

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What are the qualifications that make an individual suited to sit on a government board?

State pledges $20m for Aboriginal tourism

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Aboriginal tourism is set to receive $20 million over the next four years as part of a newly announced action plan for the sector.

Perth to host State of Origin in 2022

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Western Australia has secured hosting rights to one of the most watched games on Australian television, with the State of Origin set to be held at Perth's Optus Stadium in June 2022.

$15m theatre restoration begins

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Major construction work is now officially under way as part of a $15 million plan to restore the balconies and verandahs of His Majesty's Theatre.

Hocking Heritage to lead Ascot Kilns restoration

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Shenton Park architectural firm Hocking Heritage + Architecture has been appointed to lead the state government's $6 million Ascot Kilns Conservation project.

Limited union role likely in Labor policy

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What role will unions and factions play in Mark McGowan's second term?

McGowan to be treasurer

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Premier Mark McGowan said today he was taking the treasury portfolio to head off a challenge to WA's GST deal but strongly hinted the role would be temporary.

Nationals lose Warren-Blackwood to Labor

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The Nationals will hold just four seats in the lower house after former party leader Terry Redman lost the South West seat he's held since 2013 this morning.

Liberal, Nationals seats in doubt

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There are still three seats in doubt in the Legislative Assembly as the vote count continues this afternoon, with Nationals MP Terry Redman and Liberal Sean L'Estrange at risk of losing their seats.

Left rises in Labor’s second term

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Labor's left faction is set to dominate cabinet appointments as key figures from the party's right flank are shifted out of the ministry.

Key ministers, staffers depart

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The second McGowan government is set for big changes, with two of the premier's three closest advisers resigning and minister Peter Tinley believed to have been demoted.

Post-poll opportunities and costs

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For very different reasons, both major political parties in WA have some tough calls to make.

More of the same from McGowan Mark II

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Ahead of the state election, Mark McGowan spoke to Business News about his track record, future plans and ministerial team.

Mannkal weighs in on council reform

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Inexperienced councillors and an overreliance on bureaucratic expertise are among major drivers of local government inefficiency, according to new research from Mannkal Economic Education Foundation.

Labor MPs seek promotion

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At least six Labor Party MPs are in contention for promotion to fill Cabinet vacancies if the McGowan Government is returned at the State election in March.

Salvos not banned in Perth: Basil

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Basil Zempilas has rejected claims the City of Perth has banned the Salvation Army from feeding the city's homeless population, arguing nothing could be further from the truth.

19 findings, 5 recommendations in Cambridge report

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The report into the Town of Cambridge has been tabled in state parliament, just weeks after the council successfully fought the state government's ‘show cause' notice.

$1.6m for Aboriginal public art

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Artwork from Western Australian Aboriginal artists will feature on large digital screens at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, as part of a $1.6 million public art program.

Local architects win TAFE designs

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TAFE's Mandurah and Broome campuses will receive new facilities worth a combined $19 million, with the state government having appointed architects to the projects.

Toodyay report finds CEO failings

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An inquiry into the Shire of Toodyay tabled in state parliament this afternoon has accused a former chief executive of poor financial and administration management.

Cambridge wins court battle

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The Town of Cambridge has had its injunction against Local Government Minister David Templeman upheld by the Supreme Court of WA.

Templeman warns Melville on bowls battle

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The City of Melville will be under close observation by the state government as councillors approved a 50 year peppercorn lease for a bowling club last night.

Govt requests film hub proposals

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Western Australia is set to have its own film hub in the not-so-distant future, after the state government called for proposals to develop studio facilities.

Arts getting back to business

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The Western Australian arts calendar is starting to fill up after the COVID-19 shutdown, beginning with CinefestOZ Film Festival at the end of August.

City of Perth inquiry report released

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Electoral manipulation and conflicted business dealings are among the most damning allegations to be aired in the City of Perth inquiry's final report.

$76m boost to arts sector

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Redevelopment of WA's theatres and concert halls are just two projects to be funded under the state government's $76 million recovery package for the arts sector.

Museum opening date announced

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The new WA Museum will open on Saturday November 21, with a nine-day festival to celebrate the attraction.

Councils bearing weight of pandemic

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If there's anything to be gleaned from Premier Mark McGowan's extraordinary 89 per cent approval rating, it's that the public is almost singularly attuned to how the state government has responded to the pandemic.

ADCO secures $7.5m AGWA work

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ADCO Constructions has won the contract for the Art Gallery of WA's rooftop development, which will feature a 34-metre Aboriginal artwork and a skybridge.

Political profile a plus for councils

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Whether as a stepping stone to higher duties or a role post-politics, local government provides an opportunity to serve.

New museum taking shape

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The soon-to-be-opened Western Australian Museum is being fitted out, with more than 30 local artists and companies being contracted to deliver multimedia, films, graphics, audio tracks and interactive experiences for the eight galleries. Click through for images of the fitout.

Town of Cambridge takes minister to court

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The Town of Cambridge has launched legal proceedings against Local Government Minister David Templeman, on the same day it had been due to respond to the minister's ‘show cause' notice.

WA screen production gets $16m boost

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Western Australia's screen production industry has received a $16 million boost to encourage work in regional areas and help local economies.

Art sector seeks grant clarity

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Denied the ability to perform or present their work during COVID-19 lockdown, arts organisations and independent artists in Western Australia have been investing their time navigating a range of recent funding initiatives.

Templeman puts Town of Cambridge on notice

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Local Government Minister David Templeman has issued the Town of Cambridge with a 'show cause' notice, giving the council 21 days before it is suspended for a period of up to six months.

$1.5m to WA visual artists

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The Art Gallery of WA Foundation and the gallery's board have announced a $1.5 million package for Western Australian artists represented in the State Art Collection and Aboriginal art centres across the state.

City launches CEO search

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Closing the Perth City Deal, tackling homelessness and antisocial behaviour, and providing opportunities for population growth are expected to be the top challenges for a new chief executive of the City of Perth.

City of Perth to hold elections in October

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The City of Perth will hold elections on October 17, Local Government Minister David Templeman announced today, following the council's dissolution.

Lotterywest and Healthway donate $2.1m to community programs

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United Way WA, Barking Gecko Theatre and Co3 Australia are among the beneficiaries of $2.1 million of donations from Healthway and Lotterywest to aid companies in executing public health and wellbeing programs.