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Perth's push to become a major hotbed of activity during rugby union's ‘golden era' has continued on the back of a major announcement late on Thursday afternoon.

The state government will spend $1.5 billion to bring three public hospital projects into the system, including a move to purchase St John of God Mt Lawley for public use from next year.

The state government is spending $1 million on an advertising campaign defending WA's GST share, which the Prime Minister has already guaranteed will not be axed.

A commissioner appointed to oversee the Productivity Commission's GST distribution review is on record with her concerns over the “inequalities” created by the current tax arrangement.

Sport and Recreation minister Rita Saffioti has reaffirmed the importance of active open spaces throughout Western Australian communities.

The state government has turned to the private sector to build a manufacturing facility for housing components to speed up and increase residential supply.

East Fremantle Football Club chief executive Adrian Bromage has outlined the current off-field situation at Moss Street.

Transport firm SCT Logistics has unveiled a $45 million logistics hub in Forrestfield it hopes will sandbag Western Australia against product shortages caused by freight network disruptions.

Gina Rinehart-led Hancock Prospecting has received approval to build a $250 million business hub in West Perth, which will include accommodation for visiting executives.

An extra $500 million will be spent by the state government on health infrastructure projects in a timely boost to the under-pressure hospital system.

ANALYSIS: Western Australia has an opportunity to secure more than a long-waited victory over the Big V in February next year.

A public art contract of over half a million dollars has been awarded to two Western Australian artists for the $163 million Australian Hockey Centre project at Curtin University.

The state government has announced that three companies have progressed to the tender stage of the $163 million Australian Hockey Centre project.

The WA Productivity Commission will be formed through the merging of Infrastructure WA and the Economic Regulation Authority.

Premier Roger Cook has rebutted reports that the Perth Convention Centre redevelopment is in limbo, as the project's viability comes into question.

The new aquatic and health facility is set to overlook the $183 million redevelopment of the WACA Ground.

The provision of tourism-related infrastructure will need to lift to meet WA's growing potential.

The state government has committed $57 million to tackle road safety risks, funding more than 100 projects in Western Australia.

The state government is pushing ahead with the project despite strong pushback from parts of the community.

WSP has been appointed to carry out marine geotechnical work at the site of the state government's Westport development in Cockburn Sound, under a $22 million contract.

ANALYSIS: AC Milan chief operating officer Maikel Oettle has provided insight into the club's upcoming Perth trip, talk of a proposed Serie A home game in WA and key off-pitch initiatives.

Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has slammed the Western Australian government for its pursuit of “pet projects” and its “willingness to spend whatever it takes” to deliver them.

Economic diversification has been a priority for the WA government, but questions linger over the state's capacity to support its desired growth.

The East Perth hotel is set to be converted into 236 affordable housing units, following the government's single largest investment into housing.

Opposition treasury spokesperson Sandra Brewer has accused the state's treasurer of deviating from the McGowan-era promise of fiscal responsibility and warned of the implications of a downturn.

The state government has pledged to deliver 2,030 different community sport and recreation infrastructure projects by 2030.

WA's opposition has criticised the state budget for failing to provide support for small business after treasurer Rita Saffioti obfuscated on questions about payroll tax relief.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has backed the state's ability to ride the bumps of iron ore price volatility and deliver its manufacturing agenda in her annual post-budget address this morning.

It was Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA chief economist Aaron Morey who summed up industry feelings on the budget best, when he said ‘thank god for rocks and royalties'.

The state government has poured in $1.4 billion for housing in this year's budget as strong population growth puts pressure on the supply in Western Australia.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has forecast an increase to Western Australia's GST share, while criticising “absurd commentary from over east”, in her delivery of the state budget.

Investments in water, power and ports will make up 40 per cent of the state government's $38 billion infrastructure spend over the next four years.

A fund to unlock housing supply has received a $101 million boost, with the state government making last minute announcements before handing down the budget this afternoon.

Government funding for Western Australia's key industrial estates will be doubled to $1 billion under an election promise to be delivered in Thursday's state budget.

The state government will allocate $25 million to boost transmission infrastructure manufacturing and encourage greater local involvement in the electricity grid's renewable refresh.

Premier Roger Cook and Treasurer Rita Saffioti have been named the state's most powerful people, edging out mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest in the 2025 Power 500.

A community group has hit out at the state government's handling of consultation over a proposed racetrack at Burswood, accusing it of running a “sham” process.

A low deposit loan program to buy modular homes starts today, as the state government announced changes to the Keystart board and a suite of investments to boost housing supply.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has defended the state's transparency over one-off events, after a smaller-than-hoped crowd attended a government-subsidised AFL game on Saturday.

As the 2025-26 Ashes Test series gets underway between Australia and England at Optus Stadium in November, spectators will also be able to kick on after stumps.