New City of Cockburn chief executive Daniel Simms has committed to strengthening business ties in the region on day one of his tenure at the southern suburban local government.
A toolkit to support the mining industry in addressing workplace sexual harassment has been released by the state government ahead of next year’s Respect in Mining program rollout.
Some of the state government-owned beachfront accommodation units on Rottnest Island will be refurbished as part of the island authority’s new five-year management plan.
Public transport users could be able to use bank cards and mobile phones to pay for fares soon, with a trial run of the new system beginning in October
Public sector net debt fell for a fourth consecutive year last financial year, despite the state reporting a 30 per cent increase in infrastructure spend to a record $9.2 billion.
A parliamentary committee examining the Albanese government's blocking of additional Qatar Airways flights will grill senior bureaucrats about what they knew.
Qantas chairman Richard Goyder has told a senate committee that major shareholders want him to stay on as chairman of the national carrier in the face of conflicting calls for his resignation.
Construction industry long service leave liability increased more than 17 per cent in WA last financial year, as strong building activity pushed the registered workforce past 123,000 people.
Ralph Addis will step down as chief executive of Lotterywest and Healthway after less than two years in the role and two months earlier than his contract was due to expire.
The federal government’s employment white paper addresses a wide range of issues, but business groups warn it could be nullified by proposed industrial relations changes.
The economic value Western Australia’s racing industry exceeded $1 billion in the 2021-22 financial year, up more than $330 million against pre-pandemic figures.
Twelve-storey developments, new hospitality venues and enhanced cycling connections headline a new masterplan designed to revitalise Fremantle’s harbours.
Sam Walsh has used his platform as the chair of the Gold Corporation to address the tarnished reputation of the Perth Mint amid investigations into the embattled refinery.
State-owned energy retailer Synergy has recorded a before tax loss of $732.6 million last financial year, attributed to contracts where expenses exceed economic benefit.
Fremantle Ports moved a record number of containers last financial year while the Pilbara Ports Authority reported a profit increase of more than 30 per cent, according to annual reports.
The WA Nationals have formally welcomed Louise Kingston as the upper house replacement for disgraced former MP James Hayward, who was disqualified from parliament late last month.
Rapid change in the hydrogen context on a national and global scale and technological feasibility are among the reasons cited for the state’s decision to refresh its Renewable Hydrogen Strategy.
Premier Roger Cook has weighed in on the upcoming local government elections as campaign season heats up, suggesting former Prime Minister Scott Morrison stays out of matters on WA councils.
The average amount of payroll tax paid by those in the state’s lowest qualifying bracket increased more than 30 per cent last financial year, part of an overall $5 billion generated by the tax in WA.
A mining trailer explosion in the eastern Goldfields that was felt 25 kilometres away and blasted debris nearly 700 metres from the site in October last year has been deemed preventable.
A sorely-needed 226-bed workers camp in Broome will be funded to the tune of $7.7 million under a state government cash splash to alleviate housing shortages.
A record $1.38 billion funding will be spent over five years to upgrade roads across Western Australia as part of a renewed agreement between state and local governments.
Perth’s record goalkicker Sam Kerr will play in front of up to 60,000 hometown fans as the state government announces the major move of one of the Matildas games to Optus Stadium
