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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.

The state's ability to decarbonise hinges on the development of power transmission networks.

A new Perth rugby league team aims to make its mark from the 2027 NRL season, and become a sporting force in the state.

Western Australia's public holiday dates could be in line for a shake up as soon as next year under plans by the state government to better align non-work days with the east coast.

Rio Tinto's iron ore boss Simon Trott has brushed off suggestions he is eyeing the global chief executive role to be vacated by Jakob Stausholm, as the pair opened a new Pilbara mine today.

Perth enters a new chapter in filmmaking, with competitive production incentives and the imminent opening of its state-of-the-art studio.

Simon Trott, Meg O'Neill, Nigel Satterley, and Vikas Rambal were among those invited by WA Premier Roger Cook to share their ideas to guide the state through Donald Trump's tariff policy.

The state and federal governments will spend a combined $460 million to carry out road works on the southern portion of the freeway, over three years starting in 2026.

Former Victoria Legal Aid managing director Bevan Warner has been appointed as Western Australia's ombudsman, filling a seat vacated by the resignation of the embattled Chris Field.

The state government has confirmed it will review its Aboriginal cultural heritage settings specific to the state's mining and exploration sectors, committing to a four-month review.

Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey has declared the long-running saga over the Women and Babies Hospital's location is over, as the ink dries on the $1.8 billion contract with Webuild.

Premier Roger Cook and Rio Tinto's Simon Trott have each weighed in after Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest warned China would look away from the Pilbara in pursuit of greener iron.

Premier Roger Cook has signalled a better relationship with the City of Perth, after the former Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas' exit from council.

Nationals leader David Littleproud has revealed his party will not be entering a coalition with the Liberal Party after negotiations broke down over nuclear policy and regional funding.

Roger Cook has labelled mooted duplication in state and federal environment laws as one of “the challenges of federation”, as he prepares to meet with Environment Minister Murray Watt.

The state government will inject an additional $3 million into financial counselling services over two years to help Western Australians experiencing financial hardship.

Premier Roger Cook has confirmed Western Australia's 27-year hiatus from weekly top-flight rugby league has come to an end.

Wesfarmers has moved to significantly curb emissions at one of its Kwinana operations, as Premier Roger Cook softens his stance on legislating the plan to reach net zero by 2050.

Former premier Colin Barnett has lambasted policies to create a strategic critical minerals reserve as both damaging to industry and our key trade relationship with China.

Premier Roger Cook has defended the state's heritage protections, after a report emerged that Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting plans to demolish a 120-year-old cottage in West Perth.

ANALYSIS: The long and winding road for a Perth-based rugby league franchise returning to the top flight might have finally led to the NRL's door.