Traditional owners will gain control of land once earmarked for a major gas plant north of Broome as the state government seeks to clean up a legacy issue.
A $21.4 million early learning centre will be built in Derby through a funding deal inked with the state and federal governments, and Minderoo Foundation.
A Kimberley traditional owner group is considering running campgrounds and eco-resorts following a government commitment to hand over more than 1.4 million hectares of land.
The internationally renowned designers of Optus Stadium will design the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which was initially estimated to cost between $400 and $500 million.
Business News' inaugural list of those who live or spend much of their year in the north-west and influential policy and investment decisions in the region.
A 5400-hectare parcel of land has been leased to Kununurra's largest farmer in a boost long-held ambitions for the Ord to become a major cotton growing region.
WA's peak tourism body has slammed the state government's decision to phase out tours that travel through Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley, estimating a loss of millions of dollars.
Expanded import capacity and cruise ship service growth could be on the cards for the Port of Broome, after the federal government reiterated its support for expanded border services.
ANALYSIS: Tinkering with regional seats north of the 26th parallel is likely to play into Labor's favour in a key seat prized by all three major parties.
The Western Australian government has formally apologised to thousands of Aboriginal people who worked with little to no pay for decades, as part of a historic $180 million class action settlement.
Ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning.
Emerging as officially elected party leader alongside deputy Rita Saffioti, incoming premier Roger Cook has also confirmed Balcatta MP David Michael as a new cabinet minister.
The Fitzroy River Bridge will be replaced and is expected to open by the end of next year, with Georgiou Group and BMD Constructions appointed as contractors.
