WA's $190m unclaimed money pot: How to check
A staggering $190 million in unclaimed money is sitting with the WA Treasury. Thousands could be owed cash from old accounts, bonds, and refunds. Here's how to check the register.
A staggering $190 million in unclaimed money is sitting with the WA Treasury. Thousands could be owed cash from old accounts, bonds, and refunds. Here's how to check the register.
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Melbourne Demons star Trent Rivers is set to make his State of Origin debut for Western Australia. The versatile defender opens up on his journey and team-first mentality. Read his inspiring story.
WA's mid-year review reveals a $7.5bn revenue windfall from iron ore and gold, delivering an eighth straight surplus. Treasurer Rita Saffioti defends no new cost-of-living measures. Read the full analysis.
Brandon Starcevich, Callum Ah Chee, and Trent Rivers headline seven new additions to the WA State of Origin squad. Get the full team details and match info here.
The WA government unveils a budget plan offering $10,000 cash to attract 1000 skilled tradies to Perth, aiming to tackle the housing crisis and build more homes. Read the full strategy.
The Bondi Junction stabbings force Australia to confront a grim global pattern of Islamist terror, mirroring France's long battle since the Charlie Hebdo attacks.
Canberra's Alex Toohey was waived by the Golden State Warriors after knee surgery, but his former NBL coach insists the young star's NBA journey is far from finished. Get the full story.
Newcastle councillors are urging the NSW government to fund a major upgrade of public toilets, citing high costs and the need for accessibility. A state inquiry backed their call.
WA Labor MP Jessica Page condemns parliamentary inaction on anti-Semitism, calling for urgent cultural change and stronger leadership to protect Jewish communities.
Australian motorsport icon Allan Moffat was honoured at a state memorial service in Melbourne, remembered for his legendary career and colourful personality. Download the 7NEWS app for more.
Ashton Hurn is the new SA Liberal leader, elected unopposed to steady the party with a state election just 15 weeks away. Discover the challenges ahead.
Australians receiving a UK state pension will now face higher costs as new rules close a loophole allowing cheap access. Expert Nick Bruining explains the financial impact.
A critical backlog in WA's Coroner's Court is delaying findings for years, leaving grieving families like Baby Asher's in limbo and potentially costing lives. Urgent reform is needed.
WA Transport Minister Reece Whitby commits to clear reporting on how Perth's CBD parking levy funds are spent, addressing long-standing 'slush fund' criticisms. Read the details.
WA's Property Council erupts over a new $300 million CBD parking tax, warning it will cripple Perth's economic recovery and hurt workers. Read the full details.
Australia's 600,000 community groups face a nightmare of overlapping state and federal regulations. Denis Moriarty argues the system is broken and needs a reboot. Read why.
Vincent Tarzia has resigned as South Australian Liberal leader following the party's 2025 state election defeat. Read the full story on his decision and the search for a new opposition leader.
Western Australia is the last state yet to implement the federal Help to Buy scheme, with the opposition blaming Labor government delays. Find out why homebuyers are waiting.
Western Australia's stamp duty revenue has surged to $1.2 billion, far exceeding forecasts. This windfall highlights the urgent need for broader state tax reform to create a fairer and more stable system. Read the full analysis.
The mother of Wellington Point State High School graduate Joshua Kai Belden thanks the community for support after his sudden death. Tributes flow for the 18-year-old. Read more.
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia sensationally quits three months before the state election. Get the latest on the leadership shock and what it means for March 2025.
The Treasury Department will review $2.3 billion in unlawful payments to states for energy rebates. Secretary Jenny Wilkinson denies any code of conduct breaches. Full details from the Senate estimates hearing.
Basil Zempilus examines the Cook Government's housing performance, questioning its achievements amid Perth's affordability crisis. Read the full analysis.
The State Planning Commission has rejected a major seven-tower proposal for Warwick Quarter, citing density and design concerns. Discover the details and what's next for the site.
Senior bureaucrats from Treasury and DFAT face senators on the last day of Senate estimates hearings. Key topics include ISIS brides, productivity, NDIS changes, and AI use in the APS.
New Painted Dog Research poll shows Basil Zempilas has barely shifted the dial for the WA Liberals, while Premier Roger Cook faces voter anger on cost of living. Full analysis inside.
Tasmania's parliament has approved the contentious $1.13 billion Macquarie Point stadium, a key condition for the state's entry into the AFL and AFLW in 2028. The divisive project now moves forward.
WA Premier Roger Cook declines to guarantee extra funding for the Electoral Commission after Commissioner Robert Kennedy's resignation over polling booth chaos. What's next for WA's electoral integrity?
A former University of Wollongong student accommodation site could be transformed with apartment towers up to 15 storeys high, delivering around 300 new homes near the CBD and hospital. Read the latest plans.