State-owned energy retailer Synergy has recorded a before tax loss of $732.6 million last financial year, attributed to contracts where expenses exceed economic benefit.
Fremantle Ports moved a record number of containers last financial year while the Pilbara Ports Authority reported a profit increase of more than 30 per cent, according to annual reports.
The WA Nationals have formally welcomed Louise Kingston as the upper house replacement for disgraced former MP James Hayward, who was disqualified from parliament late last month.
Rapid change in the hydrogen context on a national and global scale and technological feasibility are among the reasons cited for the state’s decision to refresh its Renewable Hydrogen Strategy.
Premier Roger Cook has weighed in on the upcoming local government elections as campaign season heats up, suggesting former Prime Minister Scott Morrison stays out of matters on WA councils.
The average amount of payroll tax paid by those in the state’s lowest qualifying bracket increased more than 30 per cent last financial year, part of an overall $5 billion generated by the tax in WA.
A mining trailer explosion in the eastern Goldfields that was felt 25 kilometres away and blasted debris nearly 700 metres from the site in October last year has been deemed preventable.
A sorely-needed 226-bed workers camp in Broome will be funded to the tune of $7.7 million under a state government cash splash to alleviate housing shortages.
A record $1.38 billion funding will be spent over five years to upgrade roads across Western Australia as part of a renewed agreement between state and local governments.
Perth’s record goalkicker Sam Kerr will play in front of up to 60,000 hometown fans as the state government announces the major move of one of the Matildas games to Optus Stadium
The body tasked with advising the government on major projects in WA has flagged a lack of detail in plans for the $700 million Graylands Hospital redevelopment.
A state government panel has received almost 100 complaints about WA councils in the past financial year, with about a fifth coming from one western suburbs council.
Fisheries Minister Don Punch has poured cold water on a rethink of demersal fishing limits, claiming they are necessary to avoid complete collapse of the fishery.
Draft changes to Aboriginal heritage laws have been shared with stakeholders ahead of restoration of an amended version of the 51-year old Aboriginal Heritage Act.
