The minister for regional development has weighed in on the City of Albany’s decision to “break up” with its Chinese sister city of Linyi, noting that strong relationships are integral to trade.
Melissa Sheil
Laverton’s long-awaited new hospital will “only be built” by a Labor government, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent says.
Tegan Guthrie
Coming into the role at a time where Labor was a “dirty word” in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, retiring MP Kyle McGinn says he believes he will be leaving the role in a better condition than he found it in 2017
Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Kyran O’Donnell will contest the seat of Kalgoorlie in next year’s State Election as an independent.
As the live sheep export ban looms, farmers are making important calls, but say they are being ‘attacked from all sides’ by rising costs and government interference.
Olivia Ford & Bob Garnant
WA Labor Member for Kalgoorlie Ali Kent has brushed off internal Liberal Party polling predictions that suggest she will lose her seat at next year’s election.
The State Government has again rejected the Shire of Narrogin’s funding application for more emergency services resources.
Hannah Whitehead
The State Government has said that despite Albany councillor Thomas Brough’s declaration that he will “defy” orders to complete inclusivity training, failure to do so would result in further action.
The battle to name WA’s newest Federal electorate has intensified, with locals backing a joint name — Hodgson-Beard — rather than in honour of former prisoner of war Vivian Bullwinkel.
Dylan Caporn
A crowd of 50 people gathered in Bridgetown on Monday night to hear more about why media personality and Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas is running for a seat in Parliament.
Anjelica Smilovitis
Wagin’s giant ram Bart has a new look with an anonymous group of political activists hanging banners on the iconic landmark protesting the federal government’s live sheep export ban.
Pauline Hanson’s tour of Western Australia ended with a gin and tonic at a Wheatbelt pub where excited locals said her presence was ‘pretty amazing’ despite her ‘outrageous’ views.
The Federal Government is facing mounting pressure to impose legal requirements for the rail industry's lighting standards, with lobby groups and transport bodies saying action is long overdue.
Olivia Ford
A plan to ban the live sheep export trade will push WA farmers to ‘breaking point’ experts warn, concerned it’s a ‘double whammy’ after a dry summer and gruelling market conditions.
Caitlyn Rintoul
Crunch time is looming fast for the Federal Government’s biosecurity tax that’s suffered unprecedented industry backlash and unified opposition, writes Grain Producers Australia chair Barry Large.
Barry Large
Mid West facilities and attractions have been served their piece of a massive $165 million funding pie to boost outdoor adventure tourism as part of next month’s State Budget.
Staff reporter
For the second time in five years, the State Government has stepped in to help solve problems at the Town of Port Hedland.
Laura Newell
Farm lobby groups have welcomed the long-awaited release of a report into Australia’s embattled agricultural and veterinary chemicals regulator and vowed to ‘critically assess’ all of its 33 recommendations.
Adam Poulsen & Rebecca Turner
A 20-tonne truck will roll into several Pilbara towns next week, offering a host of government services.
The WA Nationals have selected their candidate to try to win back the seat of Warren-Blackwood, after the party lost it in a shock 2021 result.
Oliver Lane
An incumbent and a Harvey councillor are the top names for the WA Liberals in the South West after preselection as the party aims to claw back seats in next year’s election.
Politicians at a regional roadshow called on farmers to rally together and take on an activist approach in the face of the Government's decision to phase out live sheep export.
The Y WA is calling on more young regional, rural and Indigenous Australians to throw their hat in the ring and apply for the WA Youth Parliament Program to learn how to advocate for their communities.
Newly anointed WA Liberals deputy leader Steve Martin has vowed to fight Labor’s ‘continual attacks on regional industries’ and says his farming background means there’s no one better for the job.
Adam Poulsen
