The Barnett government has joined forces with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy to develop a WA skilled migration strategy which will help address the state's looming skills shortage.
The state's first early phase clinical trials facility opened today paving the way for Western Australia to play a bigger role in delivering new treatments for potentially life-threatening diseases.
Premier Colin Barnett is jetting his way to the USA to spruik Western Australia's capabilities as a global energy supplier joining a list of distinguished speakers presenting at one of the world's leading energy policy research forums.
The state government is poised to establish an individually transferable quota system for the commercial rock lobster industry after receiving support from the industry's key representative bodies.
The federal government has announced new administrative rules for expat workers which it claims will ensure they are not subject to double taxation, following last year's crackdown on expat tax concessions.
The state government will transfer the popular Buy West Eat Best brand, which has helped consumers easily identify local produce, to industry including WA food growers, manufacturers and retailers.
The global financial crisis (GFC) did not stop the flow of credit to consumers looking to buy houses, despite the rising cost of funding those loans and tighter lending standards, the Reserve Bank of Australia says.
The state's peak business lobby group supports a moderate increase in the minimum wage this year and warns that many employers will not be able to afford paying substantially higher wages.
Internet service provider iiNet says it is confident it will succeed in defending an appeal in its legal stoush over illegal downloading and emerge in an even stronger position.
The Water Corporation has heralded its successful prosecution over an illegal building development in the city as a reminder to the building industry to ensure that planning for the provision of water services must be approved before building starts.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has today unveiled a $632 million commitment to boost the number of training places for doctors and specialists, as part of the federal government's push for reforms in the sector.
The state government has launched Western Australia's first large-scale electric vehicle trial with 10 electric cars to be trialled for two years by government departments, local government authorities and private sector organisations.
The state opposition has today announced additional roles for some members of the shadow cabinet following Labor MP Alannah MacTiernan's departure to federal politics.
Danny Green is bringing his world boxing title defence against Manny Siaca from Sydney to his hometown of Perth after the Western Australian government agreed to provide backing to the tune of $185,000.
The central bank says Australia is experiencing a surge in mining activity driven by commodities demand from China and India that could last more than 15 years and expects the mining industry to double in size over the next few years.
The opposition is calling on Premier Colin Barnett to explain why the state government is closing down Western Australia's trade office in the US, months before he is due to go on an official visit to the country.
The state government will inject $25 million into its low-cost home loans operated by Keystart as part of a major overhaul of the system under the Housing 2020 reform agenda.
The Western Australia Local Government Association has requested an urgent meeting with the state government over its "rigid" amalgamation plans, as more than 100 councils reaffirmed a vote of no confidence in the planned reform process.
The Western Australian Planning Commission has culled 13 of its committees as part of the state government's plan to reduce and streamline public sector committees.
The state government has reaffirmed its committment to introduce local government reform in Western Australia suggesting the process of reform was on course and progressing well.
The state government has signed a $42 million deal with a property development consortium to develop a 10-hectare site in Newman for urgently needed residential and short-term tourism accommodation in the Pilbara.
The state government has approved the appointment of members to the new Kimberley Regional Planning Committee which it said would play a vital role in developing regional priorities and policy settings for the region.
Housing groups and mortgage brokers have been joined by the federal government in welcoming the central bank's decision to leave the official interest rate unchanged, the former saying it is an opportunity to see the effect of previous increases.
The head of Moly Mines is confident of receiving the final two approvals required from the Chinese government to initiate financing and development of its Spinifex Ridge project before the end of February.
Management of the scenic Araluen Botanic Park will return to the state government under the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), from the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), under new arrangements announced today.
Retail giants Woolworths and Wesfarmers, owners of Coles, may have to adjust their plans to buy out smaller rivals and develop new outlets after the federal government announced plans to toughen up market protection.
