Jack McGinn

Opposition treasury spokesperson Sandra Brewer has accused the state’s treasurer of deviating from the McGowan-era promise of fiscal responsibility and warned of the implications of a downturn.

Gina Rinehart has lashed net zero as “unobtainable and expensive”, while celebrating Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto’s Hope Downs 2 $2.5 billion investment call.

An $11 billion defence manufacturing contract is a key focus for a Japanese business group’s trip to Western Australia this week, with ministerial meetings on the cards.

Japanese sentiment towards Australia’s LNG regulatory conditions has markedly improved but the nation will continue its supply diversification push, a senior industry figure says.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has backed the state’s ability to ride the bumps of iron ore price volatility and deliver its manufacturing agenda in her annual post-budget address this morning.

The invasive shot-hole borer is here to stay, with the state conceding it had failed in its bid to stave off the pest locally, shortly before allocating millions to management in the state budget.

Catalyst Metals has hit out at Mark Creasy-backed junior Zuleika Gold, accusing it of an attempt to drum up publicity as the pair prepare to front the Supreme Court.

The state government will allocate $25 million to boost transmission infrastructure manufacturing and encourage greater local involvement in the electricity grid's renewable refresh.

Kurt Baker has been made permanent chief executive of the state’s electricity retailer Synergy, after acting in the position following the departure of David Fyfe earlier this year.

An environmental group had lodged a legal challenge against the state’s approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf extension, claiming the decision was made improperly.

The state government has pledged close and intensive engagement with industry on its transmission infrastructure and energy policy, following a forum with business powerbrokers.

A community group has hit out at the state government’s handling of consultation over a proposed racetrack at Burswood, accusing it of running a “sham” process.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has defended the state’s transparency over one-off events, after a smaller-than-hoped crowd attended a government-subsidised AFL game on Saturday.

A consortium led by a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has lobbed a $29 billion takeover bid for gas producer Santos, confirming long-rumoured interest in the company.

The federal government and Woodside Energy have agreed to push out a period of consultation over approvals for the company’s contentious North West Shelf project extension.

Koby Cooke and Jack McGinn discuss Nine Perth's 60th anniversary.

Nine Perth managing director Clive Bingwa has come to appreciate the reality television phenomenon that is Married at First Sight.

The United States government has announced a review of its $368 billion Aukus defence pact with Australia and the United Kingdom, in a move which could have major local ramifications.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss why WA’s ability to decarbonise hinges on the development of power transmission networks.

WA Labor’s third successive election victory has resulted in a significant financial windfall, with almost $800,000 worth of donations, levies and fees flowing into its coffers since March 8.

The state’s ability to decarbonise hinges on the development of power transmission networks.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss the establishment and business fundamentals of the newly-created Perth Bears rugby league team.

Rio Tinto’s iron ore boss Simon Trott has brushed off suggestions he is eyeing the global chief executive role to be vacated by Jakob Stausholm, as the pair opened a new Pilbara mine today.

A group of Matilda Bay-based clubs has gone public with its opposition to proposed locations for a ferry terminal in the western suburbs, warning of potentially fatal consequences.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has defended the performance of Perth’s public transport network, after a notable statistical dip in the reliability of trains on Transperth lines this year.

The federal government has not put a line through offshore wind project development off the coast of Bunbury, revealing it has shortlisted two multinationals to explore project delivery.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Western Australian senator Dorinda Cox in the wake of her shock defection from The Greens to Labor, backing her to toe the party line.

The state and federal governments will spend a combined $460 million to carry out road works on the southern portion of the freeway, over three years starting in 2026.

Former Victoria Legal Aid managing director Bevan Warner has been appointed as Western Australia’s ombudsman, filling a seat vacated by the resignation of the embattled Chris Field.

The state government has confirmed it will review its Aboriginal cultural heritage settings specific to the state’s mining and exploration sectors, committing to a four-month review.

The state’s Auditor General has warned of serious fraud risks in past land sales by DevelopmentWA, as she tabled the shock findings of an audit into the body’s affairs.

UPDATE: The federal government has conditionally approved Woodside Energy's extension of its North West Shelf project until 2070.