A $1.3 billion investment in land development, power and water infrastructure is among the measures included in the 2026–27 state budget housing package (see full list).
The state is leading the country in home completion growth, after recent data assessed whether Australia was on track to achieve its National Housing Accord target.
Leadership WA has appointed Candy Choo as chief executive as the not-for-profit prepares for Dominique Mecoy's departure. Ms Choo will take over from Ms Mecoy from October 6.
Former WA opposition leader Mia Davies has confirmed the end of her political career after she failed to take the federal seat of Bullwinkel at last week's election.
Fremantle independent candidate Kate Hulett could lose an election by less than one per cent for the second time in as many months, as her grip on the electorate slips.
WA WRAP: Independent Kate Chaney is well placed to see off a strong challenge from Liberal candidate Tom White and retain the western suburban seat of Curtin, according to ABC projections.
Former Prime Minister John Howard has slammed senior Liberal MP Jacinta Price and Warren Mundine for their adoption of Donald Trump's MAGA slogan during a visit to Perth today.
Hundreds protested Satterley Property Group's North Stoneville development in the Perth hills, including politicians and a person dressed as Nigel Satterley clad with a fake chainsaw.
Former Prime Minister John Howard called Anthony Albanese "out of his depth" during his visit to Bullwinkel in hopes the Liberal party secure the critical seat.
The federal government's $32.7 million top-up of a fund to support farmers phasing out of the live sheep export industry has been lashed by political opponents.
The proposal has been granted federal environmental approval, but a final decision on the housing development sits with the State Administrative Tribunal.
Liberal and Nationals candidates for the newly formed Bullwinkel electorate turned out at a farmers rally in Canberra today, as live sheep export rhetoric ramps up in the new seat.
Shire of Mundaring deputy president Trish Cook has been preselected by Labor to run for the newly minted seat of Bullwinkel at the upcoming federal election.
Former Nationals leader Mia Davies and Walkley award winning journalist Matt Moran have been preselected to contest the seat of Bullwinkel at the next federal election.
Mia Davies has confirmed she will seek preselection for the newly created seat of Bullwinkel and said the live sheep export saga had spurred her decision.
Luerssen Australia executive Matt Moran will seek Liberal candidacy in the newly formed federal seat of Bullwinkel, after losing the battle for preselection in the Curtin electorate.
The Liberal preselection contest in Bateman, Forrest, Dawesville, Jandakot and Riverton appears to be a formality, with sole nominees, including some familiar faces, raising their hand in each electorate.
The first round of Liberal Party preselection nominations has closed ahead of the 2025 state and federal elections, with two MPs facing internal challenges for their positions.
The race for state and federal Liberal Party preselection is beginning to heat up, as some high-profile names flag their interest ahead of two party-defining ballots in 2025.
