Analysis: There are shades of the maligned Royalties for Regions program in the scale of recent government spending at Collie, Business News research has found.
Freight subsidies, social housing, and Stolen Generations reparations have been put on the table by the state's peak social services body for the 2025-26 state budget.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers seems to have put the nail in the negative gearing reform coffin, saying from Washington that advice received was that it would have no positive impact on housing supply.
Politicians are losing control of policy levers and lack the willpower to enact sweeping tax and policy reforms , according to WA businessman Michael Chaney.
Former WA Premier Mark McGowan has told business leaders to be “relentless” in their pursuit of political influence and backed creation of a new ministerial portfolio
Bruce Lehrmann has moved forward with his appeal while Network Ten failed to secure a guarantee for the court-ordered $2 million payment over his lost defamation action.
The state government has defended its approvals record, in the face of opposition criticism over a reluctance to legally set deadlines for environmental assessments.
WA's building industry body has applauded the state government's move to offset the cost of bidding for large-scale construction projects valued north of $100 million.
One of Australia's largest tech advocacy groups has called for an ‘earn while you learn' incentive for tech education amid a dire shortage of skills in the industry.
Roger Cook has taken a swipe at Basil Zempilas' decision to not step down from his Lord Mayor role, as Mandurah Mayor and Labor candidate Rhys Williams confirmed he would step aside.
Environmental reforms designed to slash green tape have passed parliament, in a bid to avoid duplication and aid the approval of major renewable energy projects.
ANALYSIS: The evolving nature of global conflict has kept veterans support service providers on their toes, as they adapt to meet needs in a rapidly shifting world.
Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady at 4.1 per cent for September, strengthening expectations the RBA will leave the cash rate unchanged this year.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has revealed two new additions to its executive team, including former Perth-based lawyer Chris Savundra.
Michelle Roberts has become the latest Labor parliamentarian to call time ahead of the 2025 state election, relinquishing her preselection in an announcement to parliament today.
An agreement between the state and federal governments will begin the process to develop a consolidated defence precinct at Henderson, with millions committed and billions of investment forecast.
The Queens Gardens car park is one step closer to become the site for an East Perth primary school after legislation introduced to unlock the land passed parliament today.
The state government has refreshed public sector leadership with the appointment of three new directors general, including Jay Peckitt taking up the role at Department of Education.
The state government will step aside to allow the Commonwealth to solely assess greenhouse gas emissions of major project proposals under a new policy tabled today.
The federal opposition will include gas projects in an incentive scheme designed to facilitate $52 billion of investment in the nation's energy capacity, if elected next year.
The federal government's $32.7 million top-up of a fund to support farmers phasing out of the live sheep export industry has been lashed by political opponents.
Speculation is mounting that departing ReGen Strategic founder Daniel Smith could be in line to join Premier Roger Cook's office as chief of staff after the 2025 state election.
A report card monitoring the time it takes for local governments to approve new homes is among a swath of reforms called for the Business Council of Australia to address the housing crisis.
More than 500 homes will be built for defence workers in Rockingham as part of an agreement between Western Australian businesses and the federal government.
An arrangement to help complete more than 200 unfinished homes signed by Nicheliving could be imminent, while some aggrieved customers are concerned about a 'secret deal'.
Fortescue's head of carbon and climate has told a conference the state is not incentivising decarbonisation enough, warning investment dollars are being lost overseas.
A renewable wind and solar system powering Liontown Resources' Kathleen Valley mine could pave a path to firming Kalgoorlie's electricity supply, according to the state's Energy Minister.
Industry bodies have welcomed the federal government's move to keep the NBN in public ownership, while the opposition has accused the Prime Minister of running a scare campaign.
