But the Opposition says the Federal Government has been asleep at the wheel.
Pat Dodson elected as Labor Senator
The Indigenous leader will replace retiring Senator Joe Bullock.
PM says Manus Island asylum seekers will not come to Australia
Such a move would be “unacceptable”.
McGowan wants more defence jobs for WA
Labor would create a new agency, called Defence West.
Manus Island detention centre set to close
The decision follows yesterday’s ruling by Papua New Guinea’s Supreme Court.
East Timor’s first president slams Australia over oil field
Xanana Gusmão urges Australia to give up its claim on oil in Timor Sea.
France wins $50 billion contract to build Aussie submarines
12 new subs will be built and some of the work will be completed in SA.
Justice Minister urges Aussies to attend Anzac services
The plea comes after a 16-year-old boy was arrested on terrorism charges in Sydney.
Justice Minister urges Aussies to attend Anzac services
Michael Keenan’s plea follows arrest of boy for planning terrorist attack
Fishers welcome Mandurah reef
A new artificial reef at Mandurah is expected to provide a safe fishing environment.
Fresh start for Waroona Station
Police services have been boosted in Waroona with the opening of a new station.
Census changes may show Australia losing its religion
Successful campaign by secular advocacy groups may have big implications for allocation of government funding.
56 candidates for Canning
Elections for city’s first democratically elected council in three years to be hotly contested.
New plans to target domestic violence offenders revealed
WA has the second highest rate of sexual or physical violence in Australia.
Native title benefits a while off yet
Mountain of work to do until fruits of unanimous vote available to Noongar people.
Police armed at Anzac events
Decision follows terror raids in the east.
‘Council mergers won’t go away’
Amalgamating many of Perth’s 30 municipalities will have to happen eventually, probably under a forced scenario, says political scientist.