The state government has committed to spend an extra $5.2 billion on capital works projects since the mid-year budget review was handed down in December.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti has criticised the Reserve Bank's decision to increase the interest rate despite the state government pushing out its projected annual inflation.
The state government has continued to benefit from strong growth in revenue, with iron ore miners and government trading enterprises among the main contributors.
An average household's fees and charges are expected to be kept under inflation, with the state government claiming it would be the lowest spend in five years.
A Pilbara native title group wants Rio Tinto to commit to a date to cease water abstraction from a waterway and launch a probe into damage to the system.
American Tungsten and Antimony has selected Trump Media and Technology Group independent director David Bernhardt to chair its strategic advisory board.
A long-running feud between Fortescue and the Yindjibarndi people will reach its close next week, with the miner or state government potentially on the hook for billions of dollars in compensation for damaging country without consent.
Former Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines has sold almost $5.5 million worth of shares in the iron ore major, representing the lion's share of her stake.
The WA Supreme Court has dismissed Maali Group's legal action against its minor shareholder, Halo Civil, as the relationship between the company's owners continues to sour.
More than $10 billion worth of funding commitments have already been unveiled ahead of the state budget on Thursday, with another $2 billion-plus surplus expected to headline.
Wiluna Mining Corporation management has sought Supreme Court intervention in its ongoing control spat with an entity linked to prominent prospector Mark Creasy.
The state government has committed another $1.5 billion to its housing spend ahead of the budget, while at the same time ruling out any significant changes to stamp duty.
