News Articles for Department of Regional Development

$1.5bn earmarked for Pilbara projects

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WA's renewable energy and hydrogen industries are in line to receive billions of dollars in federal funding over the next decade as part of a broader investment program for regional infrastructure.

Making MLPs work is difficult: Saffioti

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The state government has signalled it may rethink its market-led proposals policy, after planning minister Rita Saffioti questioned the process.

Hydrogen floated for Oakajee

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Oakajee's industrial zone could come to life as a hydrogen industry park in a plan to be announced by the state government as early as this week.

People Moves November 24, 2017

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Linton recruited by Scotford & Fennessy

State govt departments cut, top paid jobs to go

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The state government has cut the number of its departments from 41 to 25, with a fifth of jobs in the Senior Executive Service – Western Australia's highest-paid bureaucrats – to go.

People Moves August 1 2016

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Shannon takes helm at LeeuwinThe Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation has appointed Carol Shannon as chief executive.

Built to build new CBD hotel

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A construction start is imminent on yet another CBD hotel, while Western Australia's tourism sector is in line for a $30 million marketing boost as the state government moves to the next phase of i

$16m to boost regional film production

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The state government has provided $16 million to ScreenWest to boost film productions in Western Australia.

Budget rethink to shred deficit: CCI

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A public sector wage freeze, amalgamations of major departments and a reform of health would be key moves to fix the state government's worsening debt position, according to Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA's pre-budget draft submission.

Spotlight on Pilbara power failure

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Not only did state funding for housing in the Pilbara come too late, when it did flow it was poorly targeted.

Pilbara power project will cost $252m

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A report by the auditor general has found the state government's Pilbara Underground Power Project will cost nearly double the original estimate and be completed six years behind schedule because of poor planning and management.

Onslow gets new hospital, airport upgrade

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Onslow will receive a new hospital and complete its airport redevelopment following the state government's announcement of two new funding packages today.

New director general

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Former Kimberley Development Commission chairman Ralph Addis has been appointed to the role of director general at the Department of Regional Development, where he will oversee the Royalties for Re

Water pumps Pilbara hopes

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The state government has announced completion of an upgrade to the South Headland wastewater treatment plant, a major part of the $120 million overhaul of the Headland water system, on the same day that it revealed the Pilbara's West Canning Basin could produce enough water annually for 350,000 people.

Golden handshake for Rosair

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Former Department of Regional Development director general Paul Rosair has received a $412,000 golden handshake after stepping down from the role on June 30, nine months earlier than stipulated in his contract.

New acting DG for regional development

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Regional Development Minister Terry Redman has appointed Paul Whyte to the position of acting director general at the Department of Regional Development.

Redman says funds cap a good fit

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Regional Development Minister Terry Redman has sought to soften the blow of a reduction in Royalties for Regions funding by promising a more a strategic approach to spending and greater investment in the southern regions.

Royalties program a 'defendable plan'

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SPECIAL REPORT: The $10.6 billion Royalties for Region scheme has come under attack from the ERA, but Paul Rosair says the program is worth more than its cost and expenditure.

Rosair to exit regions DG post

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Department of Regional Development director-general Paul Rosair will step down from the post later this year after spearheading the Royalties for Regions scheme for the last five years.

Barnett shuffles deck as Grylls departs

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The WA Nationals will retain the key regional development portfolio under a minor cabinet reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Brendon Grylls.

Money issues cloud Mid West solar thermal project

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Funding issues may jeopardise a renewable power station proposed for the Mid West town of Morawa, which continues to suffer from an unreliable power supply.

Population planning essential

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Sustained rapid population growth in Perth should be manageable, but the cost will depend on how we allow the city to develop.

Grants network out on a limb

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THE fate of federal government grants conduit, Perth Area Consultative Committee, is in limbo after a planned transition to the Regional Development Australia network on July 1 failed to materialise.