Pressure builds for deeper spending cuts, productivity gains
The government is under pressure to do more to curb spending and lift productivity amid rising interest rates and persistent inflation.
Category Government
Dire state of contaminated sites management in WA
A report into the management of contaminated sites across Western Australia has concluded 80 per cent of identified locations can wait more than five years for further assessment and much...
Councillor speaks out over CEO's sacking
City of Perth councillor Catherine Lezer has publicly called for sacked chief executive Michelle Reynolds to be reinstated.
Nation put on notice about further rate hikes
Borrowers have been warned to brace for further interest rate hikes after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its official cash rate to 4.6 per cent and cautioned more action...
Nation ‘fuel secure’ despite latest disruptions
The nation has more than a month's worth of diesel in stock despite the most recent disruptions to global oil flows.
Immigration cut could decimate aged care, panellist says
Former AMA WA president David Mountain has warned the aged care sector would be decimated because of the federal government's migration changes, speaking at a Business News event.
Western Power trio leave over rapist references
Three Western Power employees, who were stood down earlier this year after providing character references for a convicted rapist and work colleague, “no longer work for the business” following an...
Pacific defence ministers briefed on El Nino, fuel fears
Defence ministers from Australia and other Pacific nations have jointly condemned China's recent ballistic missile test following a meeting in Fiji this week.
Fremantle Mayor beckons 40k-plus footy fans
Fremantle Mayor Ben Lawver says the port city is preparing to draw 40,000 fans for the Fremantle Dockers' Grand Final clash – a figure he believes could prove conservative.
Sacked city chief engages Martin Bennett to battle dismissal
Sacked City of Perth chief executive Michelle Reynolds has engaged high-profile defamation lawyer Martin Bennett, as she prepares to fight her dismissal by the council on Tuesday.
