Ella Loneragan

The state's peak funding body will increase Western Australia's post-production incentive, making it the most competitive in the nation.

The state government body, designed to support small WA businesses, will welcome the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry boss as chair, alongside two other appointments.

The former project manager now works at rival Perth engineering firm Innovent, which Aerison has accused of corporate espionage.

The competition watchdog has raised concerns for regional WA as the nation's largest agribusiness makes a huge move to take over a rival company.

The regional town is set to host a national program designed to assist in the development of not-for-profit leaders amid a heightened regulatory environment.

Perth house prices have jumped more than 100 per cent in the past 20 years, however, this is a modest increase compared with the rest of Australia.

Perth International Cabaret Festival has announced its closure and cancellation of its 2025 program after a significant shortfall in funding.

The Sandy Anghie-backed project is set to be installed more than two years on from its approval.