State and Territory Parliament

For most other governments, a $2.5 billion surplus would be news to shout from the rooftops — but in WA's case, it's a headache with little prospect of relief.

Premier Chris Minns said among the reforms to be discussed were proposed limits on the number of firearms a licensed shooter could own.

Social services want the WA government to use its significant budget surplus to invest in breaking people out of the cycle of homelessness, after it failed to achieve its goal of ending rough sleeping.

State Liberal MP Simon Ehrenfeld says he has felt a greater sense of risk when attending events recently, fearing an increase in antisemitism and the possibility of a terror attack on Australia's Jewish community.

The powers allow WA Premier Roger Cook and a bureaucrat to sign off on projects with "strategic or economic significance", sparking concerns about the wide-ranging powers and potential environmental impact.

As Australia looks to strengthen its firearms laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, recent changes to Western Australia's gun rules could provide a blueprint for the nation.

The Tasmanian government's new laws to protect people from targeted violence have sailed through the state's parliament, with experts celebrating their "innovative" approach. But some say the job is not done yet, with work still needed to implement them successfully.

WA Premier Roger Cook condemns the "cowardly and heinous" attack in Bondi, after meeting with Jewish leaders in Perth as police increase patrols.

A ban on political donations by developers, introduced by the former Qld Labor Government, will be lifted by the LNP.

WA's planning authorities approve the construction of two new ferry terminals at Applecross and Matilda Bay as part of the state government's expansion of Swan River ferry services.

Members of Queensland's richest horse racing club are demanding answers after they discovered its former chairman struck a lucrative deal with the developer of its luxury residential precinct while he had oversight of the $850 million project.

The WA government is talking up its efforts to stamp out domestic and family violence, but there is one fundamental roadblock to alleviating the situation for women in crisis, and that is the state's housing crisis.

Ashton Hurn now has the job she said she didn't want. Could she be the leader the South Australian Liberal Party needs?

A trial of artificial intelligence at Royal Perth Hospital is announced in an attempt to help health workers focus on patient care, as new data reveals WA's emergency departments are among the most stretched in the nation.

As WA's state development laws make their way through parliament, critics are worried about environmental approvals and concentration of power, but the government insists the changes mean more transparency.

The WA government has been sent yet another warning over the death of 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd, who was held in conditions a coroner has compared to "19th century jails". History will show if lessons have been learnt. WARNING: This story contains the name and image of an Indigenous person who has died.

South Australia's new opposition leader Ashton Hurn has likened the task ahead of her to climbing a mountain, but she's taking inspiration from a family background that includes a former state cricketer and an AFL premiership captain.

Western Australia's first recorded death in youth detention was predictable, a coroner finds, declaring the care of 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd was "inhumane" and "reminiscent of 19th century jails". WARNING: This story contains the name and image of an Indigenous person who has died.

South Australian Liberal MP Ashton Hurn has secured her party's leadership months out from the next state election.

South Australian Liberal frontbencher Ashton Hurn will run for her party's leadership, following the shock resignation of Vincent Tarzia just months out from the next state election.