Industry groups are calling on Roger Cook to support increased energy efficiency requirements for new homes, as part of proposed changes to the National Construction Code.
Having asked for a change in responsibilities at the end of last year, Roger Cook is eager to redefine how WA positions itself as a tourism destination.
Retirement villages will be forced to pay exit entitlements within 12 months under amendments to laws regulating retirement villages proposed by the state government.
The opposition is lobbying the corruption watchdog to launch an inquiry into allegations the WA Labor Party sought to expedite the G2G process for those lining its pockets.
WA's deputy premier conceded the state has in the past struggled to build a strong relationship with India as he prepares to lead a major trade delegation to the country later this month.
John Poynton-chaired Strike Energy has bought 3,500 hectares of farming land in the Three Springs Shire for a low carbon manufacturing precinct anchored by Project Haber.
A series of large wooden sculptures created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, reaching up to five metres tall, will be installed in secret locations in the Peel region to draw people to the area.
Roger Cook will jet off to East Java this weekend for what will be his first trip to WA's sister state since taking on the state development and tourism portfolios.
Fiscal discipline may be Mark McGowan's bread and butter, but today's budget announcement was packed with new spending commitments for the state's health, education and tourism sectors.
Qantas will resume its Perth-London direct flight earlier than planned as the national carrier also announces new non-stop routes to tourism destinations from Australia.
The state government has committed about $20 million to prepare an "extraordinary" solar eclipse event for the thousands of visitors expected to visit WA.
Deputy premier Roger Cook said the state government would commit millions of dollars to improve WA's status as a leading "space capital" at a Business News' event this morning.
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John Van Der Wielen, Ivy Chen and Larry Lopez will head up a $100 million state government program launched to attract investments to potential growth industries.
Tourism and property developer Sevens Group Australia has been appointed to redevelop the Nedlands Bath Site into a boutique hotel, function centre, restaurant and café.
The mask mandate implemented in the wake of the latest COVID-19 outbreak will be partially lifted from tonight, after Western Australia recorded no new local cases overnight.
ANALYSIS: Aboriginal leader Kado Muir has publicly asked a question many people are asking privately: why did premier Mark McGowan make so many changes in Friday's ministerial reshuffle?
Health Minister Roger Cook has confirmed the state is grappling with two evolving situations involving three COVID-positive truck drivers who entered WA last week.
A new taskforce to transform Perth's southern industrial precinct into an advanced industries hub has selected former Tianqi Lithium boss Phil Thick as its industry advisor.
Roger Cook has emphasised the significance of WA's trading relationships with Asia, while questioning whether the federal government appreciates their depth.
