67 m. ago Alisa and Ambrose were promised extra green space. They’re getting car parks instead

A state government project conceived to improve walking and cycling links will now increase the number of car parking spaces in the area.

Politics

10 h. ago Foster carers for high needs children have support slashed by $100 a day

Carers have reported that their state government cost allowances have been cut by three-quarters without explanation.

Politics

10 h. ago ‘I saw Nick getting CPR’: WA bikie’s murder trial hears from second man hit during fatal shooting

Ricky Chapman was behind Nick Martin at Kwinana Motorplex in December 2020 when the bikie boss was shot by a sniper from 365 metres away.

Events

12 h. ago Sniper who killed WA bikie in public assassination claimed he was a government ‘spook’, court told

The man whose evidence could hold the key to the outcome of bikie David Pye’s murder trial has been accused of telling a string of lies.

Politics

12 h. ago Great Southern lands $337k grant to drive WA gold and platinum hunt

Great Southern Mining has won a $337,500 Government grant to fund deep drilling at its WA Duketon gold project and an East Laverton Diorite Hill platinum-group target.

Politics

13 h. ago Government accuses China of ‘unsafe’ encounter with military aircraft

The Albanese government has accused the Chinese military of unsafe behaviour after releasing a flare near an Australian plane.

Politics

13 h. ago Chinese aircraft makes 'unsafe' flare drop in front of Australian plane

A Chinese plane deployed flares near a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft in an "unsafe" incident in the South China Sea, the government says.

Transport

14 h. ago WA news LIVE: Tougher restrictions on cards for WA demersal fishers; Alarming rise in pedestrian deaths; WA local government election results

Follow our live coverage here.

Politics

15 h. ago Reynolds lands top job in Perth as WA councils face election shake

Local government elections have come to a close across WA – and there have been several notable shakeups despite only 30 per cent of people turning out to vote.

Politics

17 h. ago Fremantle’s traffic bridge is closing soon. Here’s what it means for your commute

Fresh from celebrating the end to one of the biggest public transport shutdowns in Perth’s history, the government is readying itself for another major logistical challenge.

Politics

17 h. ago From queer woodchopping to Samoan satire, meet the performers pushing boundaries

This year’s Liveworks Festival is a broad showcase of alternative arts, including dance, digital, theatre, talks and photographic works.

Politics

25 h. ago ICAC to be given expanded powers to use illegally recorded conversations

The Minns government is set to introduce the changes ahead of an anticipated inquiry into a fugitive Sydney property developer’s alleged dealings.

Events

40 h. ago Bruce Reynolds voted Mayor of Perth and Freo incumbent fights for job

The results from WA’s local government elections are slowly trickling in.

Politics

41 h. ago Election win: Bruce Reynolds remains City of Perth lord mayor

Voting closed in WA’s local government regions yesterday afternoon, with counting by the state’s electoral commission due to pick up again on Sunday morning.

Politics

44 h. ago Girls once used this room to learn how to please their husbands – not any more

An ancient traditional space used to prepare teenagers for marriage is being revived, but with a modern twist.

Politics

49 h. ago The power of negative thinking: Why ancient stoicism is a popular tool for modern living

Small acts like sleeping without the fan and leaving your phone at home can help us tackle life’s bigger challenges.

Politics

59 h. ago The $10m plan to crack down on bullying across Aussie schools

The Federal Government has put $10 million towards stamping out bullying at schools.

Politics

3 d. ago A taxi copped a fine after I said I was late. Should I pay up?

Drivers make the house rules, says our Modern Guru – unless you went full Jason Statham.

Economics

3 d. ago Having a serious political battle? There’s one approach this author will never take

Activist, historian and author Tony Birch on waging a political argument, the one type of friend he won’t have – and the joyful link between running and writing.

Politics

3 d. ago The fight for an empty parliament seat, and the story it tells, begins

We may not yet have a date to elect a new MP for Hinchinbrook, whose seat was vacated this week. But the government’s campaign began almost instantly.

Politics