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South West water assets to remain with Water Corp

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Water Corporation will no longer hand over Dunsborough water and Busselton drainage assets to Busselton Water after the state government deemed the proposal too costly and without benefit.

Three state departments to Joondalup

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Moving state government departments out of Perth's central business district into regional and urban centres will have social benefits, according to Environment Minister Albert Jacob, as the government announced today the shift of 800 staff to a Primewest development in Joondalup.

Screenwest, SWDC, Water, Zenergy, Gage Roads appointments

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Film production legal adviser Bryce Menzies has been appointed to the Screenwest board.

EPA gives nod for Forrestfield rail link

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The state government's proposed $2.2 billion Forrestfield-Airport rail link has been recommended for conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.

Jacob approves Northern Minerals project

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Western Australian Environment Minister Albert Jacob has granted Northern Minerals approval of its proposed Browns Range rare earths project near Halls Creek.

Hatton appointed to EPA board

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Former CSIRO energy group executive Dr Tom Hatton has been appointed to the board of the Environmental Protection Authority, along with Elizabeth Carr, who has been reappointed as deputy administrator.

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.

One in 10 govt invoices paid late

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A report by the Auditor General has found one in 10 government agency invoices were paid later than the required 30 day period, raising concerns of further pressure on small businesses.

State government flags water reforms

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The state government has launched plans to modernise century-old water management regulations, as vast mining operations and population growth exert pressure on the state's water resources.

Morning Headlines

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Rudd escalates budget brawl

Kwinana wastewater focus in $1m aquifer recharge study

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A $1 million study has been launched to determine the potential for recharging aquifers with wastewater in the Kwinana area to address possible future shortages.

Jurien family claims ruling left it high and dry

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PERTH businessman Paul Underwood says a prolonged dispute with the Department of Water over compulsorily acquired freehold land has burdened his family with extensive legal costs and left them with