Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Rita Saffioti

WA stares down 'east coast clowns' over costly GST deal

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has promised to fight any move to strip his state of its lucrative GST deal, saying changes could cost it billions.

AAP

'Spendthrift' sandgropers trigger GST allowance critics

The scale of cash handouts in the Western Australian budget has infuriated some economists, who argue they are provocatively inflationary.

AAP

Fuel bonus as WA posts eighth straight budget surplus

More than $1 billion in cost-of-living relief will be shared in Western Australia as the state capitalises on an iron ore uplift to bank another budget surplus.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Thousands of homes promised in multibillion-dollar plan

Tens of thousands of new homes are expected to be built in one state under a $2 billion government investment that promises to give young buyers a leg up.

AAP

Gold, iron ore and population swell big state's coffers

Australia's richest state has unveiled a modest mid-year budget windfall due to strong commodity prices and a growing population.

AAP

WA premier reckons GST deal is good for Australia

Leaders of a resource-rich state are trying to convince the Commonwealth to stick with a GST revenue split that raises hackles in the eastern states.

AAP

WA ‘ready to fight’ to keep contentious $60bn GST deal as Chalmers orders distribution review

State treasurer expects bipartisan support in Canberra for existing deal will prevent changes, as NSW backs review of ‘busted’ system

The Guardian - AU

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Perth plots to host AFL State of Origin comeback

Western Australia's government wants to host the return of an AFL State of Origin game as soon as next year.

AAP

Budget billions helps cashed-up state lead debt battle

A seventh surplus budget for the nation's richest state sets it apart from other jurisdictions as it enjoys the lowest debt levels in the country.

AAP

Big-spending budget raises questions over living relief

A cash splash from the nation's richest state is targeting housing supply and health but critics say there should have been greater cost-of-living relief.

AAP

Knockout blow for contentious bare-knuckle boxing event

A controversial bare-knuckle boxing championship has been blocked from hosting its first Australian event, despite tickets already being on sale.

AAP

Perth street circuit to host Supercars from 2026

Supercars' Western Australia swing will say goodbye to Wanneroo Raceway and hello to a new circuit on the streets of Perth from 2026.

AAP

Land for new industry to power the west's next bonanza

Western Australia's budget has unlocked land and slashed green tape to win the lion's share of investment in new industry but iron ore is still top of the heap.

AAP

'Nation-leading' WA budget splurge fired by big surplus

WA has rolled out a "nation-leading" state budget, with billions of dollars to help families, boost housing supply and diversify its mining-led economy.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Thousands of WA teachers set to stop work over wages

West Australian public schools are expected to close or partially close amid a teachers' strike to protest against the state government's latest pay offer.

AAP

Growth, ore prices to swell WA budget surplus to $3.7b

A $3.7 billion operating surplus for 2023/24 has been projected by the WA government, up from May's $3.3 billion amid the highest economic growth in nine years.

The Independent UK

Dozens evacuate and 10 homes are destroyed by a wildfire burning out of control on the edge of Perth

Australian authorities say dozens of residents have been evacuated and at least 10 homes have been destroyed by a wildfire that's burning out of control during heat wave spring conditions on the northern fringe of the west coast city of Perth

AAP

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

State governments are leading the way for Australian green bonds with the latest issuance to fund an electric car charging network, wind farms and rebates.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

ABC News

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

Incoming WA premier Roger Cook tight-lipped on portfolios in first public appearance since Mark McGowan's retirement

Incoming WA premier Roger Cook refuses to be drawn on the potential makeup of his front bench, saying he wants to let the process take its course.

The New Daily

WA Premier McGowan looking forward to ‘ordinary life’

Mark McGowan says he has no regrets about stepping down as premier and is looking forward to being "ordinary" as he arrived at work for his last day in the job.

The Conversation

After 24 hours of drama, Roger Cook becomes the next premier of Western Australia

With the withdrawal of his principal challengers and the implicit endorsement from key factions within the Labor party, Roger Cook will become Western Australia’s 31st premier. We can expect final endorsement from the Labor caucus and a formal swearing-in from the WA governor in the coming days.

ABC News

Roger Cook to be Western Australia's next premier, replacing Mark McGowan

After spending the morning meeting with a key WA Labor faction, it is confirmed Roger Cook will be the state's new premier.

ABC News

Roger Cook to hit the ground running as new WA premier, as opposition slams union influence

Roger Cook has hit the ground running, gaining the approval of Labor's right faction today to confirm his endorsement as WA's next premier.

The New Daily

Roger Cook tipped to become WA’s next premier after health minister withdraws

Roger Cook is poised to replace Mark McGowan as WA's next premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson dropped out of the leadership race.

1 2 3

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Productivity Commission

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

28 stories

Master Builders Australia

16 stories

the Indigenous All Stars

16 stories

the United Workers Union

12 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.