Amber-Jade Sanderson has rejected suggestions WA's energy producers are waiting for the state government's whole of system plan to give confidence to long-term investments.
Western Australia's resources royalties hit $10.6 billion last year, as investment in the sector reached its highest value since the height of the early 2010s mining boom.
State minister and Perth MP John Carey has doubled down on his criticism of Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds, saying his “striking out at journalists” was a “desperate” move.
Not-for-profit operator Bethesda Health Care has gained financial backing from the state government to take over operations at Mount Hospital from embattled owner Healthscope.
The federal government is suing global industrial science company 3M for $2 billion over the costs of past and ongoing damage to defence sites, including RAAF Pearce, caused by PFAS chemicals.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the landmark bill to parliament that includes changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, as well as a $250-a-year rebate for workers.
The state government has formally dissolved the Shire of Carnarvon council and appointed Martin Aldridge as commissioner, following the exit of most of the shire's councillors.
The City of Perth council has voted to dump planned changes to travel, accommodation and hospitality allowances in the wake of harsh criticism from the state government.
Premier Roger Cook has told a conference of global defence industry and military leaders that Western Australia is planning to build a manufacturing facility that could produce guided missiles in Collie.
A multi-million-dollar funding boost has taken the Cottesloe foreshore redevelopment off the ice, advancing the project five years after a masterplan was finalised.
More than a dozen manufacturers will share a $49 million funding pool to boost homes supply in the state, including advancing Pique's modular housing facility in Perth's north.
Curtin MP Kate Chaney has all but ruled out joining a political party after comments by other teal independents about countering the rise of One Nation.
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.
Australia's unemployment rate has risen to its highest point in almost five years, and comes far sooner than forecast by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Fortescue deputy chair Mark Barnaba believes the Andrew Forrest-led company would struggle to get built in the modern climate, because of heavy regulatory burden.
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has described the City of Perth council's conduct as “simply unbelievable” and again warned that amalgamations might be a solution to ongoing problems in the sector.
The City of Perth council is imploding after councillors were formally placed on notice by the state's local government inspector due to ongoing dysfunction and then voted to suspend the CEO.
Most small businesses won't be affected by changes to capital gains tax, government ministers insist, despite criticism from the sector on the budget measures.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced to reiterate his commitment to WA's GST deal after breaking promises on tax policy in the federal budget.
Investors looking for clues on the next rates move will pick apart minutes from the Reserve Bank's May meeting and a speech by the RBA's chief economist.
The inaugural members of a state government committee advising on privacy and information sharing in the public sector have been appointed, ahead of new laws that will take effect this year.
There's a fresh controversy brewing at the troubled City of Perth over a move by some councillors to bolster their travel, hospitality and other entitlements.
