The Latest Breaking News from Rita Saffioti

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.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

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.

The New Daily · May 30, 2023

Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti to unite against Amber-Jade Sanderson in race to be next WA premier

Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are emerging as strong contenders to lead WA Labor, after Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson earlier secured key factional backing.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Notorious Bayswater bridge — the bane of Perth truck drivers — demolished as part of Metronet development

The demolition of one of Perth's most iconic and notorious pieces of infrastructure has begun.

ABC News · Apr 15, 2023

Perth Airport train line uptake unclear, as WA government blames 'human error' for conflicting figures

The WA government says "human error" is responsible for conflicting public messaging about the success of Perth's new $1.8 billion airport passenger rail link.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Flood-ruined WA bridge to be rebuilt six times stronger

A longer, sturdier bridge will be built over WA's Fitzroy River after unprecedented flooding washed away the old one in January, cutting a key transport route.

AAP · Mar 29, 2023

Perth housing crisis: Tensions grow in the suburbs over high-rise development as city battles urban sprawl

Residents vent their frustration as more multi-storey buildings cast a shadow over their leafy neighbourhoods, while planners argue more high-rise is needed to address the severe housing shortage and slow urban sprawl.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

The 'tree house' design that could lead to more greenery in Australia's drying suburbs

The Forever Project is an "adult tree house" crossed with Noah's Ark, and it's hoped it will change the game on boosting Perth's dwindling tree canopy.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Permanent lights out for electronic billboards deemed a hazard to Perth freeway traffic

The owners of two electronic billboards have lost a bid for ministerial approval with an independent committee advising they posed "an unacceptable risk to the safety of drivers".

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

McGowan government and WA councils at odds over major property development reforms

WA's local government authority hits back at a major new property development policy that slashes councils' say over the look of the state's suburbs and towns.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023