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Premier Roger Cook has called on big business to pressure the WA Liberal Party to support his government's development agenda, while pushing it to lean in harder on decarbonisation.

The state government is weighing up its response to an ultimatum from traditional owners to remediate Wittenoom's deadly asbestos tailings or face legal action.

State Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn will tap the Environmental Protection Authority for advice on the future of water in the west Pilbara, as regional concerns reach boiling point.

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.

The internationally renowned designers of Optus Stadium will design the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which was initially estimated to cost between $400 and $500 million.

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.

Perth hopes of potentially hosting a Serie A match next February between AC Milan and Como at Optus Stadium received a boost overnight.

Australia will host a round of the 2025-26 HBSC SVNS series on February 7-8 next year, however its location has yet to be revealed.

The ASX-listed developer has spent $136 million on more than 100 hectares of land in Mariginiup for its 1,700-lot estate.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has said the state government decision to add two public holidays to the WA calendar would “add salt to the wound” for businesses.

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

OPINION: Words and actions not in alignment when it comes to WA's anachronistic retail trading hours regime.

Roger Cook has cited China's rate of progress as an example for Western Australia to follow, while announcing sweeping reform designed to clear a path for key industrial development.

An agreement needed to progress a $4 billion green iron plant in the Pilbara has not been nailed down, more than two years after the state government offered the land to proponents.

All Nippon Airways will increase the direct route between Perth and Tokyo from three times per week.

Kerry Stokes' warning the Pilbara would "not exist" if current laws existed in the 1960s has been batted away by resources and political leaders at the billionaires' own industry event.

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

A $50 million fund to fix myriad maintenance issues at three ageing hospitals has been unveiled by the state government.

A Malcolm McCusker-led independent assessment of the issues that plagued the March State Election has concluded that the WA Electoral Commission was not fully staffed to do the job.

Premier Roger Cook has lashed opposition leader Basil Zempilas, amid political fallout over shocking allegations over conditions at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

The state government's public holiday review has continued to come under fire after some of Western Australia's peak bodies estimate significant costs to businesses.

Construction of the four-storey build-to-rent apartment project in Highgate will replace the notorious Stirling Towers complex.

The Maritime Union of Australia has hit out at the state government's planning in Cockburn Sound, claiming its Westport development cannot coexist with an Aukus base in the area.

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

Kununurra's new $60 million cotton gin has officially opened, bringing with it more than 1,000 jobs to the East Kimberley over the next decade.

The Australian Hotels Association WA has warned the state government against making Easter Saturday a public holiday, citing widespread hospitality venue closures.

With more than $25 billion of renewable energy projects proposed, the Wheatbelt has a vital new role to play.

OPINION: The state government has toned down the tough talk and instead committed additional funding to monitor domestic violence offenders.

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

WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer says she will introduce a private members bill for the creation of a parliamentary budget office to scrutinise spending.

The state government has chosen the operators for affordable and social housing projects in Subiaco and East Fremantle, which could deliver nearly 500 homes.

Premier Roger Cook has doubled down on exiting coal-fired power by 2030 while calling out cynicism over the target and misinformation on the LNG industry.

Premier Roger Cook says confidence over the future of Aukus was high on his recent visit to the United Kingdom, despite a US review that has cast doubt on the trilateral defence pact.

ANALYSIS: The National Rugby League's unveiling of the inaugural Perth Bears board will likely get people talking, for a variety of reasons.

Days before the opening of Rio Tinto's $3.1 billion Western Range iron ore mine, one commodity pricing agency announced a bold change to its reporting metrics.

Premier Roger Cook has doubled down on WA's sacrifice under the GST carve-up arrangement as more talks on a new deal loom among other states' governments.

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.

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.