The state opposition has lashed government cost management after an auditor general report revealed a $2 billion blowout in budget allocation across 20 major projects.
Public transport users could be able to use bank cards and mobile phones to pay for fares soon, with a trial run of the new system beginning in October
Public sector net debt fell for a fourth consecutive year last financial year, despite the state reporting a 30 per cent increase in infrastructure spend to a record $9.2 billion.
Twelve-storey developments, new hospitality venues and enhanced cycling connections headline a new masterplan designed to revitalise Fremantle's harbours.
The average amount of payroll tax paid by those in the state's lowest qualifying bracket increased more than 30 per cent last financial year, part of an overall $5 billion generated by the tax in WA.
A record $1.38 billion funding will be spent over five years to upgrade roads across Western Australia as part of a renewed agreement between state and local governments.
Perth's record goalkicker Sam Kerr will play in front of up to 60,000 hometown fans as the state government announces the major move of one of the Matildas games to Optus Stadium
Australia's economy grew by 0.4 per cent in the June quarter, pushed higher by investment and service exports, but export prices experienced their largest fall since 2009.
Last-minute changes to new medium density housing codes have drawn the ire of local governments as stakeholders wait on an updated timeline for the revised code's implementation.
Planning reforms to pave the way for 1.2 million new homes across Australia by the end of the decade will be drawn up as part of a national approach to combat a spiraling housing affordability crisis.
The state government has locked in a date in November this year to close the Armadale and Thornlie lines so work can progress on removing level crossings and raising the train tracks.
Rex Airlines and Skippers Aviation have once again secured deals to exclusively operate regional air services in the Great Southern, Northern Goldfields and Gascoyne regions.
In this podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, planning backflip, airlines, road project delays, LNG industrial action, Hancock and more
Legislative changes which could facilitate the government's proposed payment for a swimming pool at the WACA Ground from the Perth Parking Levy have been introduced to parliament.
A federal government review of infrastructure projects has delayed progress on numerous roads projects in WA, with contractors and the state government calling for action.
The state government has revealed it could provide further funding to Griffin Coal on top of $23.2 million already allocated in an effort to stabilise the embattled operation in Collie.
WA's Opposition leader has described the chaotic rollout of new heritage laws as “horrific” in a final salvo hours before the Labor caucus meets to discuss the future of the Act on Monday night.
The state government has announced a free six-day festival in collaboration with Perth Festival to celebrate Western Australian Indigenous culture and natural biodiversity in early October.
Major works have begun to shunt Midland's ageing rail terminus up the track to a new train station in a move the state government hopes will fulfil a longstanding ambition for transit-oriented residential and commercial development.
Talison Lithium will lead a study into reopening the Greenbushes rail line in a move that would take trucks off the South West Highway but may create new disruption for motorists.
Moody's Investors Service has reinstated Western Australia to its highest possible AAA credit rating, a move the state expects will save it $2.4 billion in interest over its forward estimates.
More direct flights between Perth and Indonesia will start operating later this month with the new routes expected to bring in nearly 190,000 seats to the market annually.
Virgin Australia's Perth pilots have undergone flight simulator training on their home turf for first time after realising a deal with global aviation trainer CAE.
State governments are leading the way for Australian green bonds with the latest issuance to fund an electric car charging network, wind farms and rebates.
The first locally made C-series railcar manufactured at Metronet's Bellevue facility is complete and will enter the public transport network by the end of 2023.
Ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning.
Emerging as officially elected party leader alongside deputy Rita Saffioti, incoming premier Roger Cook has also confirmed Balcatta MP David Michael as a new cabinet minister.
Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and premier-elect Roger Cook's nominated deputy, Rita Saffioti, have dismissed suggestions of hard feelings following the battle for WA Labor leadership this week.
ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle during which a young Ben Wyatt defeated union heavyweight Helen Creed.
UPDATED: Roger Cook is poised to become Western Australia's next premier with Rita Saffioti as deputy premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson withdrew from the leadership race.
