State Politics

REVEALEDWA Labor unveil new party boss ahead of 2021 election

A former adviser to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been confirmed as the ALP’s new state secretary and campaign director to replace Matt Dixon following his resignation.

Peter Law

To infinity and beyondHow WA will get 1500 jobs, $200m cash in space race

Up to 1500 space industry jobs are forecast over the next five years as WA positions itself as a key player in NASA’s mission to return astronauts to the moon by 2024.

Josh Zimmerman

Treasurer contentWyatt shuts door on Federal tilt speculation

The one-time Premier aspirant said he no longer had a desire to lead the WA Labor Party and was ruling out contesting at the next Federal election saying he’s happy where he is.

Joe Spagnolo

FIRST LOOKRainbow bridge to give sick kids safe access to nature

A brightly-lit and colourful pedestrian bridge linking Perth Children’s Hospital with Kings Park is set to brighten up the lives of sick children and their families across WA.

Sarah Steger

EXCLUSIVEWhy infamous vegan protester invaded Optus Stadium

A stunt by notorious animal rights activist Tash Peterson that marred the inaugural AFLW derby says it “couldn’t have worked out better,” as she speaks exclusively with The West Australian.

Sarah Ison

‘Lean and mean’Great rhetoric but there’s risk in regional fares hope

The reality is that intrastate airfares in WA compare very favourably with the rest of regional Australia and the world, according to two surveys conducted by The West Australian.

Geoffrey Thomas

Election 2021Clive Palmer’s ads to be ‘gagged’ under WA plan

Clive Palmer would be banned from bankrolling multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns at the 2021 election under a plan by the McGowan Government to cap political donations.

Peter Law

‘I did what I was told’Aboriginal corp boss denies ‘fleecing’ claims

The former boss of an Aboriginal corporation has refuted claims made by Nationals MP Vince Catania in State Parliament that he faked his CV and “allegedly fleeced” the organisation.

Peter Law

Exclusive‘A tyrant and a fraud’: MP blasts indigenous CEO

The boss of one of WA’s largest Aboriginal corporations “allegedly fleeced” millions from the organisation, Parliament has been told, while doubts about his indigenous heritage were also raised.

Peter Law

Airbnb outrage‘Onerous and unnecessary’ Airbnb plans slammed

Saddling online accommodation platforms like Airbnb with unnecessary red tape will hurt WA tourism and take money out of the pockets of families and small businesses.

Josh Zimmerman

New ownerGlory get tax dollars one day after sale deal revealed

Taxpayers shouldn’t be worried about their money going into a sponsorship of the Perth Glory as a potential change in ownership looms according to WA’s Premier Mark McGowan.

Peter de Kruijff and Josh Zimmerman

‘Cultural diversity’Premier torpedoes school’s birthday cake ban

Let WA children eat cake Premier Mark McGowan has decreed after a Perth school put a ban on students bringing birthday treats to class.

Peter de Kruijff, Josh Zimmerman and Sarah Brookes

Paul MurrayWhy we are to blame for pushing dairy farmers to brink

Even though $1-a-litre milk ostensibly ended last year, very little of the increase in retail prices has made its way to the farmers — and we’re all at fault for standing by and doing nothing.

Paul MurrayColumnist

Big changesWA Airbnb owners forced to register properties

Airbnb rentals and other online short stay accommodation options like Stayz will be forced to meet new minimum requirements — including being added to a state-wide register — to operate in WA.

Peter de Kruijff

Speeding blitzBigger fines flagged for WA drivers — again

A $1000 fine for drivers using mobile phones could be just the beginning, with increases in fines and demerit points for other driving offences being looked at by the McGowan Government.

Peter Law

Litigation riskPremier backs away from Palmer threat

Mark McGowan is backing away from his threat to rewrite a State Agreement with Clive Palmer’s company to allow a key iron ore project to go ahead.

Peter Law

Upcoming electionsMcGowan backs Perth council despite another scandal

Premier Mark McGowan has shown faith in the commissioners at the City of Perth to get the organisation in shape for October elections, despite two staff being suspended over misconduct allegations.

Peter de Kruijff

EXCLUSIVESculptures by the Sea to be swept away from Cottesloe?

Organisers of the popular sea-side exhibition are railing against a push to shift the world-renown event to Scarborough, accusing Premier Mark McGowan of trying to relocate it.

Peter de Kruijff

‘Really tough time’Liza Harvey ‘disappointed’ about dumping of senior MPs

WA Liberal leader Liza Harvey says she’s disappointed her party dumped three experienced members of her parliamentary team and revealed the shake-up would force a reshuffle of her shadow cabinet.

Peter Law

Skills driveWA students jumping at cut-price TAFE courses

TAFE enrolments have jumped 20 per cent for courses that had their prices slashed in half by the McGowan Government for 2020.

Josh Zimmerman

Ambitious agendaContractors ‘stretched’ by sprawling roadworks

Mark McGowan has admitted his roadworks agenda had “stretched” the WA contracting industry after Monday’s peak hour traffic mayhem.

Josh Zimmerman

Liberal candidateChurch minister close to Jandakot pre-selection

An executive minister at a southern suburbs Christian church is a step closer to being pre-selected as the Liberal candidate in the ultra marginal seat of Jandakot.

Peter Law

REVEALEDCosts prevent WA jails from eliminating CCTV blackspots

WA Corrective Services Commissioner Tony Hassall has conceded eliminating blackspots in the State’s prisons is blocked by budgetary constraints.

Josh Zimmerman

EXCLUSIVEContractor’s past woes exposed as traffic turns deadly

The West Australian can reveal BMD Construction, behind Monday’s peak-hour chaos that police are investigating as playing a role in a fatal crash, has been sanctioned several times in other States.

Peter de Kruijff & Peta Rasdien