Premier Roger Cook's comments on fracking in the Kimberley continue to attract a mixed bag of responses from the opposition and industry and environmental groups.
The government contracts will provide a big boost to renewable power in the South West but there is debate over how much the projects will help to replace coal-fired power.
Greenbushes co-owner Albemarle is set to mothball the remainder of its Kemerton lithium hydroxide operation and has doused expansion plans for the South West plant.
The average price of a battery energy storage project in Western Australia could rise a further 36 per cent, according to draft figures from the Economic Regulation Authority.
ANALYSIS: To understand today's backflip on coal subsidies, its instructive to look at a recent damning review of the government agency driving energy policy in WA.
Western Power could wear more of the upfront transmission connection cost burden for major projects, under a proposed revamp designed to give greater investment certainty to industry.
WA Liberal energy spokesperson Steve Thomas has held firm in his support of a net zero by 2050 emissions target, hours after alliance partner The Nationals WA withdrew its backing.
The state opposition has labelled the state's energy transition is a “flop”, after the contentious Bluewaters coal-fired power station was assigned reserve capacity for 2027-28.
The environmental watchdog has backed AGL Energy's bid to triple its gas-fired Kwinana Swift Power Station output, recommending it be approved subject to conditions.
Horizon Power is operating with reduced numbers around the boardroom table, fueling concerns about the sluggish rollout of new power infrastructure in the state's north-west.
Synergy has been slapped with a compliance notice after the state-owned gas and electricity provider reported overcharging almost $2.3 million to thousands of customers.
WA's energy market operator has highlighted the need for further big investments in power stations and longer-duration batteries to avoid supply shortages in coming years.
Major global companies are walking away from opportunities to build offshore wind farms near Bunbury as the federal government extends the period for applications for a second time.
The average cost of environmental compliance audits by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation was more than double the state's target last financial year.
In some way or another, all of Western Australia will feel the impact of the state’s plan to wean its energy system off coal by the end of the decade.But nowhere will feel it more than Col
The state government has belatedly disclosed the fees paid to law firm Ashurst for advice on Griffin Coal after being criticised by the Auditor General.
State parliament has been told there is no 'magic pudding' to protect the interests of all parties in the state's gas network, after a long-awaited report on the sector was tabled today.
The long-awaited report into the state's domestic gas policy will be tabled this week, a deadline confirmed hours after opposition voices warned of the consequences of further pushback.
Local MPs from opposing sides have warned Coalition leader Peter Dutton his plan to build a nuclear reactor in Collie will face stiff opposition from the community.
The Western Australia Liberal Party has poured cold water on the federal coalition's plan for nuclear power in the state, while backing coal to keep the lights on.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Simon Taylor, Terry Hill, Deena Shiff, David Flanagan, Patrick Walsh, Margaret (Margie) Tannock, John Mullen, Tim Marney, Steve Martin and Steve Thomas.
Western Australia reported an increase in lithium royalties over the first half of the financial year, despite a sharp drop in pricing for the volatile battery metal.
Liberal Party of WA leader Libby Mettam has slightly tweaked her shadow cabinet, days after former deputy Steve Thomas stood down over dealings with Brian Burke.
Liberal Party of WA leader Libby Mettam has not ruled out preselected candidates taking on spokesperson responsibilities after appointing Steve Martin as her new deputy.
Steve Thomas has stood down as deputy leader of the Liberal Party of WA following revelations he held conversations with disgraced former premier Brian Burke.
Western Australia's domestic gas policy settings require serious government intervention to protect industry, according to the interim report from the state's inquiry into the matter.
The latest round of Liberal Party WA preselection nominations closed today, with a number of prominent candidates raising their hands to contest the state and federal upper houses.
