Minister flags compulsory voting in local government elections, 4-year terms amid low voter turnout

Voting in council elections could become mandatory in Western Australia if the turnout for this weekend's poll continues to ...

Voter turnout dips again at 2025 WA Local Government elections amid calls for mandatory voting

The number of West Australians who voted at the weekend's local government elections is slightly down on previous years, ...

Postal voting issues identified ahead of 2025 WA local government elections

Incorrect ballot papers are among several problems identified with postal voting packages sent out ahead next month's local government elections in WA.

Local WA governments frustrated with rate of cat law reforms

Concerned carers in WA say roaming pet cats will kill thousands of native animals while the state government debates changes to cat laws.

'Ideological vendetta': Former librarian opposed to DEI training sues WA local council after being 'forced out of the job'

A WA local council has been accused of running an “ideological vendetta” against a former library employee who spoke out ...