Western Australia's public holiday dates could be in line for a shake up as soon as next year under plans by the state government to better align non-work days with the east coast.
Rio Tinto's iron ore boss Simon Trott has brushed off suggestions he is eyeing the global chief executive role to be vacated by Jakob Stausholm, as the pair opened a new Pilbara mine today.
Simon Trott, Meg O'Neill, Nigel Satterley, and Vikas Rambal were among those invited by WA Premier Roger Cook to share their ideas to guide the state through Donald Trump's tariff policy.
The state and federal governments will spend a combined $460 million to carry out road works on the southern portion of the freeway, over three years starting in 2026.
Former Victoria Legal Aid managing director Bevan Warner has been appointed as Western Australia's ombudsman, filling a seat vacated by the resignation of the embattled Chris Field.
The state government has confirmed it will review its Aboriginal cultural heritage settings specific to the state's mining and exploration sectors, committing to a four-month review.
Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey has declared the long-running saga over the Women and Babies Hospital's location is over, as the ink dries on the $1.8 billion contract with Webuild.
Premier Roger Cook and Rio Tinto's Simon Trott have each weighed in after Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest warned China would look away from the Pilbara in pursuit of greener iron.
Nationals leader David Littleproud has revealed his party will not be entering a coalition with the Liberal Party after negotiations broke down over nuclear policy and regional funding.
Roger Cook has labelled mooted duplication in state and federal environment laws as one of “the challenges of federation”, as he prepares to meet with Environment Minister Murray Watt.
The state government will inject an additional $3 million into financial counselling services over two years to help Western Australians experiencing financial hardship.
Wesfarmers has moved to significantly curb emissions at one of its Kwinana operations, as Premier Roger Cook softens his stance on legislating the plan to reach net zero by 2050.
Former premier Colin Barnett has lambasted policies to create a strategic critical minerals reserve as both damaging to industry and our key trade relationship with China.
Premier Roger Cook has defended the state's heritage protections, after a report emerged that Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting plans to demolish a 120-year-old cottage in West Perth.
UPDATED: The state government has named three directors general who will head up new departments and revealed two other DGs including Richard Sellers are set to retire while five key roles remain unfilled.
A new machine funded by Lotterywest is streamlining set design construction, resulting in lower costs and improved efficiencies for the wider arts sector.
A re-elected Albanese government would splash $60 million on expanding Perth's ferry network following Premier Roger Cook's promise to build two new terminals.
Roger Cook's name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia's most influential business and political players published by Business News.
The first of 100 railcars built for Rio Tinto in Western Australia has rolled off the production line ready for its 1,500-kilometre journey north to the Pilbara.
The state government has established an Aukus-focused defence industries department and shifted energy into a diversification agency under its post-election changes to the public sector.
Anthony Albanese has confirmed, if re-elected, he would revamp controversial nature positive laws, introducing an independent environment watchdog and overhauling approvals processes.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged $200 million towards the expansion of St John of God hospital in Midland, if Labor is re-elected in the federal election.
The stamp duty exemption threshold for first homebuyers in WA will be lifted to $500,000 as the state government delivers on one of its election promises.
Premier Roger Cook will use “every lever” to help end years of building delays endured by customers of Inspired Homes, including asking the corporate watchdog to prioritise an investigation.
Premier Roger Cook has signalled a shift away from state agreements as the government looks to more ‘sophisticated' policy levers to regulate and stimulate the resources sector.
Western Australia's health portfolio has been split in two and regional ministers have been introduced to premier Roger Cook's inaugural third-term cabinet.
The state government has received an open letter urging an inquiry into the handling of the March state election from its political rivals in an early display of unity following the ballot.
