Western Power could wear more of the upfront transmission connection cost burden for major projects, under a proposed revamp designed to give greater investment certainty to industry.
WA's Auditor General has delivered a scathing assessment of state government governance and cyber resilience, warning the increased likelihood of cyber incidents and fraud.
City of Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has changed his stance on the workplace culture review into the council, flagging his support to scrap the motion.
The state's commercial fishing lobby says affordable fish and chips could be a thing of the past due to reductions to demersal catches along most of Western Australia's coast.
Synergy's massive $4.5 billion Tathra wind farm east of Eneabba has been put out for public comment, following its referral this week to the Environmental Protection Authority.
Australia's gross domestic product rose 0.4 per cent in the quarter, with data centre investment driving an uptick in private investment over the period.
One of the state's key medical research institutions is gearing up for a major fund-raising campaign as it awaits state government support for a planned specialist cancer centre.
The WACA has sought a 10-year rates exemption worth an estimated $2.5 million from the City of Perth, as the redevelopment of the historic cricket ground nears completion.
Gina Rinehart's bid to build a helipad on Hancock Prospecting's new West Perth headquarters has been dealt a setback, with City of Perth planners recommending against its approval.
The federal government's green bank has tipped $35 million into WA startup Plico Energy to expand the rollout of its discounted loan scheme for its rooftop solar and home battery systems.
The federal government has announced a major overhaul of the Department of Defence, in a bid to address systematic inefficiencies within the organisation as it ramps up spending.
Former state Energy Minister Bill Johnston will lead a push by communications agency Purple to set up a carbon capture and storage industry body akin to the DomGas Alliance.
UPDATED: City of Perth acting chief executive Peta Mabbs has resigned from her position, amid confusion over a workplace culture review pushed by lord mayor Bruce Reynolds.
The state government will spend $250 million building common user infrastructure at key industrial estates to smooth the path for proponents to get their projects up and running.
Federal Labor has sidelined the Coalition and struck a deal with the Australian Greens to pass its re-written Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act.
Mining and industry executives are urging Labor and the coalition to strike a speedy deal on environmental reforms to improve clunky planning approvals.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti has insisted WA's GST campaign blitz does not demonstrate a lack of trust in the Prime Minister, as she met with senior business figures on the matter today.
Woodside Energy will explore the production of five million tonnes per annum of LNG in Timor-Leste, in the latest sign it could tap the Greater Sunrise gas reserve from the Asian nation.
Westgold Resources has emerged as the potential buyer of a workers accommodation village from the Shire of Coolgardie, at a cost of more than $22 million.
Premier Roger Cook has launched a staunch defence of his government's recently rebranded Perth Park project, amid sustained criticism over transparency and public consultation.
The prime minister is expecting to make progress on a landmark free trade deal with the European Union during a gathering of world leaders in South Africa.
Vocational education in WA is set for a boost after the state and federal governments today announced a $113 million package aimed at lifting graduation rates.
