A joint venture comprising some of Australia's largest mining and energy giants will receive $19.8 million from the federal government to aid design of an electric iron smelter in Kwinana.
Ramsay Health Care has received a funding boost to offer more beds at the soon-to-be open public ward at Joondalup Health Campus, which is part of a $284 million expansion.
An environmental group had lodged a legal challenge against the state's approval of Woodside's North West Shelf extension, claiming the decision was made improperly.
The state government has pledged close and intensive engagement with industry on its transmission infrastructure and energy policy, following a forum with business powerbrokers.
A community group has hit out at the state government's handling of consultation over a proposed racetrack at Burswood, accusing it of running a “sham” process.
The Auditor General's report on the state's major IT projects found the information given to the public to be patchy and inconsistent, including a $1.6 billion cost discrepancy.
A low deposit loan program to buy modular homes starts today, as the state government announced changes to the Keystart board and a suite of investments to boost housing supply.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti has defended the state's transparency over one-off events, after a smaller-than-hoped crowd attended a government-subsidised AFL game on Saturday.
Communications specialist Anthony Hasluck has been named as Lithuania's first diplomatic representative in Western Australia as the Baltic state ramps up its presence in the region.
The federal government and Woodside Energy have agreed to push out a period of consultation over approvals for the company's contentious North West Shelf project extension.
The state government is setting guidelines for renewable energy project developers to financially give back to host communities, but questions have been raised on its enforcement.
The state government will spend nearly $17 million hiring new staff and overhauling assessment regimes to improve lax water and environmental regulation efforts.
The national anti-corruption body has cleared the Commonwealth's $2.4 million payment to Brittany Higgins, following an investigation on alleged corrupt conduct into the settlement.
More than $100 million will be allocated to road upgrades in the upcoming budget, as part of the state government's efforts to tackle congestion in Perth's north.
The United States government has announced a review of its $368 billion Aukus defence pact with Australia and the United Kingdom, in a move which could have major local ramifications.
WA Labor's third successive election victory has resulted in a significant financial windfall, with almost $800,000 worth of donations, levies and fees flowing into its coffers since March 8.
The state government has appointed interstate recruits to run four of its key departments in what amounts to a dramatic shake-up of public sector leadership in Western Australia.
Prominent resources sector lobbyist Rebecca Tomkinson has been appointed WA's next agent general, a high-profile trade role which will see her relocate to London.
A shire at the centre of an $18bn renewable energy project pipeline is urging the WA government to ensure regional communities benefit from green energy investment.
Nearly 70 Western Australians were recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list this year, with three appointed Officers of the Order of Australia for their distinguished service.
Western Australia's public holiday dates could be in line for a shake up as soon as next year under plans by the state government to better align non-work days with the east coast.
The City of Vincent has followed the City of Perth in banning the hiring of e-scooters in order to conduct a review of the service following the fatality last weekend.
Rio Tinto's iron ore boss Simon Trott has brushed off suggestions he is eyeing the global chief executive role to be vacated by Jakob Stausholm, as the pair opened a new Pilbara mine today.
