Facing obstacles from within and outside her party, Libby Mettam is in the midst of a demanding election campaign as she navigates the "slings and arrows" of politics.

Western Australia's Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore hub, reopened after Tropical Cyclone Zelia hit the state's ore-rich Pilbara region, the port's operator said late on Saturday.

The WA Liberal party has promised to completely re-build Perth Royal Hospital if elected with an $80 million initial ...