A collaboration among WA's leading research bodies will be created as part of a $25 million investment into growing agricultural research and development in the state.
Plans for a $35 million cooperative to take ownership of the Kimberley's sole abattoir have not progressed, with Yeeda Pastoral Company instead retaining full ownership.
Harvey Water is progressing a market-led proposal for water infrastructure in the South West, after the state government cancelled support for Collie Water's $400 million plan.
Infinite Blue Energy will buy the Northam Solar Farm and hopes to invest $80 million to build a green hydrogen project; while a deal for Merredin Solar Farm is progressing.
The Australian Hydrogen Conference will come to Perth in November 2022, with hydrogen minister Alannah MacTiernan flagging the state's significant potential in the budding industry.
The state government has awarded Province Resources' green hydrogen project HyEnergy with lead agency status, lifting the group's shares by more than 7 per cent.
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.
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.
The state government has selected three horticulture groups to develop nearly 280 hectares of land near Carnarvon, with Fruitico to develop by far the most.
The Australian government has approved a $32 million loan for construction of a cotton gin at Kununurra though the project's full potential hinges on approvals for land development.
Regional telecommunications are set for a boost with the announcement of 14 new telecommunications towers jointly funded by the state and federal governments.
The difficulty of building large scale hydrogen export projects has been brought into sharp focus after a multi-billion dollar Pilbara proposal was knocked back on environmental grounds.
Early investigations of the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area by Arup suggest the Mid West locale will be a good site for renewable hydrogen production.
The state government has a huge aspirational target to have 200 gigawatts of hydrogen capacity by 2040, but needs to prepare for hurdles with land use, environmental impact and native title.
Western Australia-based InterGrain will lead and commercialise an $11.5 million national oat breeding program to help farmers grow the high-value grain.
The Nationals will hold just four seats in the lower house after former party leader Terry Redman lost the South West seat he's held since 2013 this morning.
The company behind Dome cafes is planning another ambitious heritage restoration project after being selected as preferred proponent to lease the Collie Roundhouse.
Wangara-based Ertech has been appointed lead contractor to a project set to revamp Kalgoorlie's city centre, while SRG Global will build a $15.5 million water tank in Karratha.
The state government has awarded contracts worth $17 million for 98 new stand-alone power systems and partial funding for a $9.4 million biofuel plant.
A row is brewing between the shipping industry and the state government over who should be responsible for financing Port Hedland's voluntary buy-back scheme.
Tensions have flared between the Liberals and the Nationals ahead of the state election with the two parties butting heads over the future of Royalties for Regions.
The state government has set up a quarantine zone in Coolbellup after confirming the detection of a Queensland fruit fly, warning an outbreak could cost WA millions to manage.
Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has rejected the basis of anti-dumping duties imposed by China on Australian wine imports and said the Australian government would fight the claims.
Year-round production of fresh produce and improved water quality are two aims in the latest $1 million round of Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant funding.
