An Aboriginal group is seeking A$1.8 billion ($1.1 billion) from Western Australia in compensation after the state government allowed Fortescue to mine for iron ore without a land use deal, court filings showed on Wednesday.

The NRL will reignite expansion talks with the Western Australian government following next month's state election, with Andrew Abdo still confident the league can go to 20 teams.

Algonquin College's board of directors has voted to cancel 41 programs and close its campus in Perth, Ont. Of the 41 programs, six active programs will be cancelled, 31 active programs will be suspended with intent to cancel,

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall Friday on Australia's west coast as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained wind gusts at 180 mph, though minimal damage ensued.

We put Labor first …we put health first. WA, Labor always does perform best in health care.” Mettam fired back: “You just said it. Roger Cook, you put Labor first, instead of the people of Western Australia.

Records tumbled in the first hour of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale Feb. 20 when a son of Playing God was purchased by local businessman Idan Young for a record price of AU$450,000, making him the most expensive colt ever bought at the sale.

A shark warning has been issued for Blackwall Reach in the Swan River after a paddler was reportedly knocked off their board on Saturday morning.

How good are the primary and secondary cycle routes in your Perth or Peel state electorate? Check it out here with our handy visualisation broken down by area.

The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation (YNAC) has filed a compensation claim against the state of Western Australia (WA), seeking A$1.8bn ($1.1bn) for damages to land and culture due to iron ore mining activities at the Solomon mining hub.

A complicated and slow approval process, lack of innovation, a fragmented industry dominated by small players and difficulties in attracting and retaining workers are all issues that have impacted productivity.

Major crash detectives say drivers were forced to "swerve and brake" to avoid being hit by Perth obstetrician Rhys Bellinge during a 15 minute rampage before he allegedly killed 24-year-old Elizabeth Pearce.

St Johnstone defender Zach Mitchell is relishing coming into the Perth side's ongoing relegation battle after joining on loan from Charlton Athletic. The 20-year-old has made two appearances off the bench for the Saints,