Mark McGowan has refused to be drawn on when Western Australia could reopen to the rest of the nation, despite mounting pressure from the state’s opposition.
All four City of Perth councillors up for re-election on the weekend have retained their seats following a recount that narrowly handed the final spot to incumbent Viktor Ko.
The state opposition has lashed Mark McGowan for his response to Andrew Forrest’s comments about WA "dithering" on green hydrogen, after he said he would not hand over billions of dollars simply to attract industry.
The Premier said today Western Australia will not bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the state needed to retain its financial firepower for more important issues.
WA mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed the state government for “dithering” on green hydrogen, days after unveiling plans to build a $1 billion green hydrogen hub in Queensland.
Western Australia’s unemployment rate has fallen to an eight year-low of 4.1 per cent while COVID-19 induced lockdowns have fuelled job losses in the eastern states.
The state government will reimpose capacity limits and masks when WA reopens its border, but Premier Mark McGowan said that was unlikely to occur until next year.
Rockingham has farewelled outgoing mayor Barry Sammels, with a field of six candidates vying to replace the 18-year incumbent at this Saturday’s election.
The state opposition has criticised Ports Minister Rita Saffioti for delaying action against an ongoing strike at Fremantle Port which has resulted in millions of dollars’ worth of imports being diverted to the eastern states.
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has lost his High Court battle against the state government over legislation introduced to thwart his $30 billion damages claim.
The state government is set to issue further JobTrainer funding to the tune of $103.5 million in a bid to upskill young people and those seeking employment.
School teachers could be the next group targeted for mandatory coronavirus vaccinations in Western Australia in a bid to accelerate the state's rollout.
Fortescue Future Industries will conduct a feasibility study on ammonia production in Brisbane, its second major deal in two days after announcing a hydrogen manufacturing hub in Gladstone.
Australia's education minister has pledged a rapid increase in international students returning next year with hopes tens of thousands could be welcomed.
The federal government has bolstered the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund to $300 million to drive the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The construction of Bullsbrook's 1,000-bed quarantine facility has officially begun today, just one month after the federal government abandoned plans to build it at Jandakot.
About one third of West Australian workers will need to be vaccinated to comply with government directives and the number is set to grow as private businesses follow suit.
Australians with compromised immune systems could start receiving COVID-19 booster shots this year before third jabs are rolled out more widely in 2022.
Sustainment and maintenance of Australia’s anti-submarine torpedoes will remain in WA with Thales Australia receiving a $20 million contract to continue the works in the state.
