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Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti endorsed by WA Labor as premier and deputy, with David Michael joining cabinet

Former City of Stirling councillor David Michael becomes the WA government's newest cabinet member, as Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are formally chosen to lead the state Labor party.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023

Mark McGowan thanks public on his last day as WA premier, saying he has no regrets

Outgoing premier Mark McGowan receives a rock star reception from waiting media as he arrives for his final day in the state's top job, insisting he has no regrets.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2023

On his last day as WA premier, what decisions have shaped Mark McGowan's legacy?

The WA premier's handling of the pandemic inspired tattoos and even a cereal brand, but what else will people remember him for, and what issues remain unresolved?

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

Nursing graduates to get up to $12,000 for HECS-HELP university debts if they work in country WA

The WA government will pay $12,000 towards the university fees of nursing and midwifery graduates who agree to work in regional parts of the state.

ABC News · May 8, 2023

Mark McGowan government faces 'balancing act' as calls grow to overhaul WA's rental laws

An overhaul of rental laws could help people such as Alyssa, who spends more than half her income on rent. However, there are fears changes could worsen the housing shortage.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

No fines issued despite rampant selling of illegal vapes in WA, as parent vents frustration

The sale of nicotine vapes and e-cigarettes without a prescription has been illegal in Western Australia for several years, but not a single retailer has been fined in the past 12 months.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Climate activists, green groups ramp up action against Woodside Energy at company's AGM in Perth

Thumping drums, a wheelchair-bound skeleton and plenty of police were a dead giveaway the biggest event on Woodside investors' calendar wouldn't look much like the average company annual general meeting.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

More Australians forced out of homes as rental housing affordability crisis rages on, Anglicare report shows

At 58, Dawn Dowling has been forced to move in with a friend, as an annual snapshot from Anglicare of rental affordability in Australia paints a grim picture.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

Jamie Glasfurd sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison for fatal Pier Street crash in Perth CBD

Jamie Eric Glasfurd had been drinking alcohol and using methylamphetamine when he crashed into a parked car along Pier Street, killing a man and injuring five others outside a bar.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

Research suggests deaths among WA homeless people on rise, as rough sleeping rate surges

Research suggests there are a growing number of West Australians dying while homeless or not long after, coinciding with a rise in the number of people sleeping rough and how many support services are having to turn away.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023