Labor helps disability employment group transition WA workers off books Community & Social The federal government has intervened in the closure of Activ Foundation, which was initially slated for mid next year, with a $7.8 million grant to
WA locks in renewables transition target with end-date for coal power stations June 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Mark McGowan has announced WA’s state-owned coal power stations will be retired by 2030. The premier issued a statement on Tuesday saying a closure date
Senior health official called in for WA’s ambulance problems May 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Health In the midst of battling a wave of the Omicron variant, the Western Australian Department of Health will station two senior officials at St John
Election 2022: Equal pay an objective for Labor May 2, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Legislation drafters will have a bit of work on their hands if Australians elect a Labor government, following opposition leader Anthony Albanese’s promise for the
New governor for WA April 5, 2022 By Tom Ravlic News WA police commissioner Chris Dawson will be the 34th governor of the state following almost half a century of service in law enforcement. Dawson’s appointment,
WA boasts declining debt-to-revenue ratio with ‘AA+’ rating March 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has confirmed Western Australia’s state economy as outperforming domestic and global peers with a ‘world-leading fiscal balance’ during the
WA makes $2 million flood donation to flood victims in NSW and Queensland, promises more aid if asked March 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Premier Mark McGowan will go above the $2 million his state government has pledged to the Red Cross Flood Appeal telethon for victims of flooded
Australian GDP grows in December quarter, WA boasts ‘strongest’ economy during COVID pandemic March 3, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recorded a 3.4% increase in economic growth for December, with Western Australia premier Mark McGowan
Australia’s borders to open to international travellers in matter of weeks February 8, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The national security committee has made the decision to open Australia’s international borders on February 21, almost two years since border restriction rules were announced
Premium Insights and analysis You thought 2021 was hard January 25, 2022 By Stephen Bartos Australian Capital Territory You thought 2021 was hard? For anyone working in the public service in Australia, 2022 will be even harder. A hint of some of the
WA delays border reopening, federal government pays half of test costs in schools January 21, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal WA won’t open its border as planned in early February, delaying the decision indefinitely as a result of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The announcement
New proof of vaccination app for WA January 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology ServiceWA has launched a free mobile application to help transition the state for its new border settings. The app allows users to check-in and access
WA public service in for pay rise, union cautious on details December 19, 2021 By Jackson Graham News WA public servants could see a 2.5% pay rise for the next two years and receive a bonus, as the government reveals it is removing
Vaccine roll out to accelerate for Indigenous Australians, Victoria prepares for hospital surge November 8, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Australia’s heads of government have agreed to update each jurisdiction’s outbreak preparedness plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and have “noted” the risks
