Dylan Caporn

A $23 million program to shift speeding fine management to the Transport Department has become backlogged, with more than 70,000 infringements waiting for processing.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has apologised over a backlog which has resulted in fines from early December still waiting to be processed.

WA's justice system is set to grind to a halt on Friday, as 200 courthouse security and custodial transfer officers stop work over a pay fight with the Cook Labor Government.

The staff — represented by the Transport Workers Union — are responsible for the security of WA courts, and getting prisoners to hearings and appointments.

Tradies will receive a cash boost during their apprenticeships, as part of a bid by the Federal Government to draw more young people into building new homes. SEE THE ELIGIBLE TRADES.

Tradies will receive a $10,000 boost during their apprenticeships, as part of a bid by the Federal Government on Friday to draw more young people into building new homes instead of “stacking shelves”.

Labor has been accused of waging a war on the weekend, with the Opposition set to launch a campaign ahead of the three-day break slamming the Government's “reckless, ideologically driven decisions”.

Nationals leader Shane Love will claim the Labor Government’s failure on fishing, four-wheel driving and firearms are an attack on ‘hardworking families who just want to enjoy their time off’.

The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing chaos for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists' lack of nous when merging.

The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing chaos for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists’ lack of nous when merging.