Government

Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore has today released a report making 15 key recommendations into improving the state's exploration and development approvals process.

Premier Colin Barnett has taken the next step in the development of the Kimberley LNG hub with the release of the social impact scope and profile report and the call for tenders for the strategic assessment report.

State Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore says he expects no further delays from the federal government in granting its final environmental approval for the $50 billion Gorgon LNG project, paving the way for a final investment decision within weeks.

Pilbara ports look to more record trade; Coalition's emissions trading plan a 'mongrel'; New arena doubt on cost, timing; Split banks, Senate told; Acid test for China bid

Premier Colin Barnett says political uncertainty in the Northern Territory will not be enough to shift the Ichthys gas project from Darwin back to WA, and if it does move, cost and technical difficulties will be the reasons.

Premier Colin Barnett says he expects Alannah MacTiernan to "do the right thing" and stand down from state politics by the end of the year after the Labor MP announced she will enter federal politics.

The global financial crisis has cut into executive pay with a new survey revealing that incentives awarded to chief executives in Australia fell for the first time in more than 10 years.

A slanging match between two rival unions has erupted in Western Australia, with veteran heavyweight Kevin Reynolds doggedly trying to hang on to his union's mining members.

The state government has taken a step towards extended trading hours with Commerce Minister Troy Buswell today establishing a support group to advise small operators on commercial tenancy issues.