Construction of a new Fremantle freight rail link could take 20,000 truck movements off port roads and save logistics companies about $75 per container.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti has insisted WA's GST campaign blitz does not demonstrate a lack of trust in the Prime Minister, as she met with senior business figures on the matter today.
The EPA has decided to not assess the WA government's proposed sporting complex at Burswood, mirroring its approach to the contentious Crawley ferry service proposal.
The Business Council of Australia says WA is the second worst state in the country for doing business, with payroll tax, land tax and retail trading hours the main problem areas.
Perth's push to become a major hotbed of activity during rugby union's ‘golden era' has continued on the back of a major announcement late on Thursday afternoon.
The state government will spend $1.5 billion to bring three public hospital projects into the system, including a move to purchase St John of God Mt Lawley for public use from next year.
The state government is spending $1 million on an advertising campaign defending WA's GST share, which the Prime Minister has already guaranteed will not be axed.
A commissioner appointed to oversee the Productivity Commission's GST distribution review is on record with her concerns over the “inequalities” created by the current tax arrangement.
The state government has turned to the private sector to build a manufacturing facility for housing components to speed up and increase residential supply.
Transport firm SCT Logistics has unveiled a $45 million logistics hub in Forrestfield it hopes will sandbag Western Australia against product shortages caused by freight network disruptions.
Gina Rinehart-led Hancock Prospecting has received approval to build a $250 million business hub in West Perth, which will include accommodation for visiting executives.
A public art contract of over half a million dollars has been awarded to two Western Australian artists for the $163 million Australian Hockey Centre project at Curtin University.
WSP has been appointed to carry out marine geotechnical work at the site of the state government's Westport development in Cockburn Sound, under a $22 million contract.
ANALYSIS: AC Milan chief operating officer Maikel Oettle has provided insight into the club's upcoming Perth trip, talk of a proposed Serie A home game in WA and key off-pitch initiatives.
Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has slammed the Western Australian government for its pursuit of “pet projects” and its “willingness to spend whatever it takes” to deliver them.
Opposition treasury spokesperson Sandra Brewer has accused the state's treasurer of deviating from the McGowan-era promise of fiscal responsibility and warned of the implications of a downturn.
WA's opposition has criticised the state budget for failing to provide support for small business after treasurer Rita Saffioti obfuscated on questions about payroll tax relief.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti has backed the state's ability to ride the bumps of iron ore price volatility and deliver its manufacturing agenda in her annual post-budget address this morning.
It was Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA chief economist Aaron Morey who summed up industry feelings on the budget best, when he said ‘thank god for rocks and royalties'.
The state government has poured in $1.4 billion for housing in this year's budget as strong population growth puts pressure on the supply in Western Australia.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti has forecast an increase to Western Australia's GST share, while criticising “absurd commentary from over east”, in her delivery of the state budget.
A fund to unlock housing supply has received a $101 million boost, with the state government making last minute announcements before handing down the budget this afternoon.
