News Articles for Mark McGowan

This month's Diggers & Dealers was notable as much for what didn't appear on the official program as what did.

The state government has delayed phase five easing of coronavirus restrictions by another two months, though some venues will allow more patrons.

Mathias Cormann has intensified his criticisms of WA's hard border, arguing the state government is now acting against public health advice.

A bid by Clive Palmer to seek further damages from the state of Western Australia may be delayed until after next month's High Court border trial is resolved.

Western Australia's coronavirus border closures remain "appropriate and proportionate" but should be reviewed at the end of the month, the state's chief health officer has advised.

The risk of reopening Western Australia's borders has "substantially decreased" as COVID-19 cases continue to fall, the state's chief health officer says.

Eastman Poletti Sherwood Architects has secured the works to design $2 million worth of upgrades for TAFE's Geraldton campus.

Mark McGowan lauds state's COVID-19 response and economic resilience as he opens the annual Diggers & Dealers forum in Kalgoorlie.

An in-depth analysis of the re-emerging case for a west-east gas pipeline, which could provide a demand source for projects like Equus.

A big boost in royalty income has largely offset the revenue hit of COVID-19, as Treasurer Ben Wyatt borrows in the hope of an infrastructure-led recovery.

A second wave of COVID-19 in Western Australia remains the single biggest threat to the state's economy, according to Premier Mark McGowan.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken aim at Western Australia and Queensland over their strict border closures, saying they should only be in place for health reasons.

Mathias Cormann has been nominated for the position of secretary general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

The state government has done little to support struggling households and businesses and left the heavy lifting to the federal government, according to Dean Nalder.

The state government has announced free infrastructure-related training for up to 250 students, as part of a wider $57 million initiative.

Keeping Western Australians safe and creating jobs will be the major focus of a pre-election state budget that is expected to forecast a modest surplus.

Construction has started on Arise Developments' $25 million shopping centre development in Rockingham.

Tourism Minister Paul Papalia is facing backlash after he said accommodation providers in WA's regions were too full to take in any more from interstate.

Western Australia is expected to deliver a $1.7 billion budget surplus, while the national budget is likely to record a deficit of around $83 billion.

The gradual reopening of other state borders is making it harder to justify following suit in Western Australia, the state's chief health officer says.

Original federal budget estimates have been blown away by COVID-19, while WA faces a different set of challenges.

A $644 million package to credit electricity bills is a smart move to encourage spending, economists say, while recent retail trade data is strong for WA.

Premier Mark McGowan's decision to give every household a $600 credit on their power bill will undoubtedly be a great vote winner, but comes with issues.

The state government has today announced millions of dollars in support for local tourism operators as critics have continued calls for WA to reopen its domestic border.

Every Western Australian household will receive a $600 credit towards their electricity bills as part of the upcoming state budget.

The state government has announced Synergy will investigate building a 100 megawatt battery.

Western Australia will continue to be exposed to risks from ships arriving from coronavirus hotspots, the maritime union has warned.

Western Australian authorities will keep a close watch on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria amid growing pressure to reopen the state's borders.

A Western Australian healthcare worker who approached COVID-infected ship crew without protective equipment has tested negative but been placed into quarantine.

As of today, Western Australians can return their eligible beverage containers in exchange for cash at 200 refund locations across the state.

Premier Mark McGowan has been accused of "protectionism" after he claimed reopening the borders to South Australia and the Northern Territory would provide no economic benefit.

An internationally renowned radio astronomer and a pioneer in epigenomics were jointly named WA's Scientist of the Year at last night's Premier's Science Awards.

Western Australia will ease restrictions for people arriving from Victoria and NSW as the nation's COVID-19 case numbers continue to fall.

West Perth-based EcoGraf has signed an agreement with DevelopmentWA to develop a $98 million downstream processing facility in Rockingham.

Mark McGowan's stance on hard border closures is politically popular at home, but let's not lose sight of the bigger picture.

Will working from home reshape the role of the office? Business News explores the potential impact on Perth's commercial property sector as part two of the Working From Home Series.

Premier Mark McGowan has defended his taxpayer-funded defamation claim against Clive Palmer, saying any benefits will flow to the state.

Premier Mark McGowan is maintaining his increasingly isolated hard border stance as the state recorded three new COVID-19 cases.

More than 330 new apprenticeship commencements will be delivered as part of a $18.3 million package to build the defence manufacturing workforce.

Laing O'Rourke has been named the preferred proponent to design and construct the Metronet Morley-Ellenbrook rail line.