The state government is probing what needs to be done to ensure the latest attempt to establish a bioenergy industry in WA doesn't suffer the same fate as efforts nearly two decades ago.
WA Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis has delivered a stunning rebuke of commentary suggesting she does not support the live export sector, in a passionate speech that earned her praise from what was expected to be a tough crowd.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes David Haslett, Pierre Yang, Jackie Jarvis, Sam Vandongen, Natalie Whitby, Stephen Lemonis, Chris Bingemann, Marcus Tan and Jessica Gethin.
The state government has ramped up its commitment to end native logging in the South West with a $36 million investment towards forestry management in the upcoming budget.
Good Drinks Australia, Stella Bella Wines and Dardanup Butchering Company are among 10 WA businesses to win a share of a new round of state government grants aiming to help develop new food and beverage projects.
CBH has officially opened its new fertiliser plant in Kwinana with CBH chair Simon Stead and Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis unveiling the facility this morning.
Opposition spokesperson Steve Martin has called on newly-appointed forestry minister Jackie Jarvis to ‘immediately' assist workers left blindsided by the closure of Manjimup Mill.
Today's cabinet makeover includes big jobs for new ministers, significant shifts for senior government figures but, notably, no changes to the premier's substantial workload.
ANALYSIS: Factional interests, ambitious backbenchers and demographic representation loom as key considerations for the premier as he mulls over who to promote to cabinet this month.
