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A disagreement between two levels of government continues after John Carey overrides the council and exempted the Western Australian Cricket Association from paying rates.

The state government is lobbying Qantas to get on board a terminal move that would bring it closer to the $1.9 billion Airport Link, a plan the airline resisted in its stoush with Perth Airport.

State government decisions to sign two new Metronet contracts despite the projects failing economic and social benefit assessments were “extravagant and vain”, the opposition says.

A petition which attracted about 5,000 signatures against Christ Church Grammar School's plan to rezone and sell one of its sporting fields has been tabled in Parliament.

A homeless centre will be relocated to James Street after the state government overruled the City of Perth council's objection.

Planning Minister Rita Saffioti supports the inclusion of a disclaimer on title documents amid continuing debate about Mandogalup's future.

Those fighting to repurpose the Fremantle Traffic Bridge say it can serve a practical, modern purpose as well as a historical one.

Policymakers who leaned into big government to deal with the pandemic may face increasing pressure to do more on public sector wage increases.

Neither side of politics is in a position to criticise over the mismanagement of public money involving a social housing project.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has taken a swipe at Qantas while promoting the $1.9 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link, claiming ongoing flight disruptions could harm the state's tourism push.

Land covering almost 60 hectares in Mandogalup is within Satterley and Qube Property Groups' reach after the state government stepped in to override the local council's decision.

Nine state government-owned sites are now on the market in a bid to increase the supply of social housing in Western Australia.

Premier Mark McGowan has staunchly defended the state government's blowout-marred Metronet program, as Perth's new $1.9 billion airport rail line opens two years behind schedule.

The state government could do a better job of keeping the public in the loop about some major decisions.

A new Keystart product has opened the state scheme to a cohort of wealthier Western Australians.

The state government has awarded $1.3 billion in contracts to public transport operator Transdev to continue operating Transperth buses.

WA Auditor General says bungled Huawei deal might need to be examined.

Millions of dollars were wasted and transparency derailed in state's telco deal.

Planning minister Rita Saffioti has stepped in to decide on Ruah Community Services' proposed relocation in Northbridge after the application was refused by City of Perth.

The reassessment of a proposed new bridge over the Helena River near Midland will represent a rare win for local traditional owners regarding heritage concerns.

Western Australia's first surf park is expected to open in 2025 with the state government to lease a 5.7 hectare lot to US-based proponent Aventuur.

The opposition wants more answers over a $6.6m payout to Huawei by the state government.

The state government has released the results of a three-month community consultation over a proposed trench on West Coast Highway, with a majority of survey participants backing the idea.

The state government has awarded KPMG a $500,000 contract to investigate a faster rail service between Perth and Bunbury.

Huawei deal for Transperth radio network has cost taxpayers $6.6 million in a termination settlement.

The $115 million project to revitalise the East Perth cricket grounds is underway with an all-abilities playground added to the design plan.

Market conditions are leading to a proliferation of townhouse developments across Perth.

The City of Perth has extended the deadline over a $25 million contribution towards the WACA pool but costs could pile up due to legal issues with its funding agreement.

Public sector unions in WA are willing to turn up the heat on the McGowan government over its pay policy.

The City of Perth and the state government are at odds again over the anticipated public swimming pool as part of the $100 million WA Cricket Association redevelopment.

The state road authority's 50-year-old East Perth headquarters will join a host of protected Western Australian landmarks after being added to the government's heritage register today.

Basil Zempilas has needed to draw on his renowned reserves of energy and enthusiasm in a tough 18 months as City of Perth lord mayor, while questions swirl about his political future.

Fremantle's Victoria Quay is set for a transformation with the government investing in other opportunities while flagging the relocation of the livestock and motor vehicle trade.

The opposition has slammed the state government's rush to revive the SDAU, labelling the deferral of its permanent replacement an admission it is flawed.

The state government has unveiled plans to push through an extension of its controversial COVID-19 development pathway and defer plans to make it permanent.

The state government will allocate nearly $60 million in the upcoming state budget to prepare for the "rapid uptake" of electric or hydrogen fuel vehicles, including $36.5 million for rebates.

Western Australia's regional rail freight network will receive a $200 million upgrade to help get grain to port more quickly.

Projects in Port Hedland are progressing as the state government allocates $78 million for Lumsden Point and awards a $21.4 million dredging contract for Spoilbank Marina.

Insurers and many inside the tow truck sector are calling for widespread reforms.

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese says "increasing productivity" would be his government's key strategy for reducing Australia's $866 billion gross debt.