The state government has brought forward Western Australia's renewable hydrogen targets by a decade and made a $22 million investment to fuel the sector.
At least $100 million has been earmarked for initiatives in the Collie district as the state government targets its support for the area ahead of potential coal shutdowns, although there is debate about the impact on other regional towns.
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is looking for businesses with the capability to manufacture or supply medical personal protective equipment.
Premier Mark McGowan has called for federal support to get a new research centre for hydrogen and LNG exports off the ground, while there's work under way to attract investment in new industries using domestic gas.
Western Australian small and medium businesses are responding to the opportunities in Asian markets to export the state's intellectual property, experience, talent and services.
Western Australia needs to be more aggressive in attracting foreign investment, Premier Mark McGowan told a Business News breakfast this morning, where he announced a recently established state economic office that is already facilitating dozens of projects.
Kibaran Resources has welcomed state government support in the development of its planned graphite plant, one of several potential projects in Kwinana's emerging 'battery valley'.
Exports to Thailand from Western Australia have surged about 270 per cent from a low point just three years ago, as the South-East Asian country seeks to strengthen linkages with Australia and partners.
South Korea should join Australia and 10 other nations in the second generation Trans-Pacific Partnership, according to Perth USAsia Centre chief executive Gordon Flake.
Leasing success at The Quadrant on William Street has continued a trend of city fringe and suburban tenants moving to the Perth CBD, while options for firms with large space requirements have become increasingly scarce.
The Corruption and Crime Commission today tabled a report alleging that Craig Steven Peacock acted corruptly for at least a decade and cost Western Australian taxpayers in excess of $500,000.
Atlas Iron has announced a raft of board changes, including the appointment of former state government tourism boss Stephen Wood and National Australia Bank executive Spiro Pappas.
Opinion: A federal Labor government would change the political dynamic between Canberra and WA for the better, but all relationships need careful management.
The state government has selected Department of Health executive Rebecca Brown as the new director general of its industry and tourism mega department – making her the third woman picked this year to head a major government agency.
Landgate chief executive Jodi Cant has been appointed as the new director general of the Department of Finance, but the state government is still looking for a permanent boss for the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
International opportunities for Western Australian startups, microgrid developers and the biotech sector are expected to develop in coming years, according to the state's trade representatives.
Opinion: The departure of career public servant Stephen Wood has raised questions about the role of the bureaucracy in providing frank and fearless advice.
The remainder of the 2018 Margaret River Pro has been cancelled and the future of the World Surf League event may be in jeopardy due to fears of shark attacks.
The state government has announced Richard Sellers as acting director general of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation after Stephen Wood was forced out last week.
The director general of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Stephen Wood, will be leaving his job next week, after the government said it was not satisfied with his management of the tourism portfolio.
