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Tax benefits and local defence procurement appear likely to be front and centre of the Coalition's push to win northerners' votes at next year's federal election.

The first round of Liberal Party preselection nominations has closed ahead of the 2025 state and federal elections, with two MPs facing internal challenges for their positions.

The race for state and federal Liberal Party preselection is beginning to heat up, as some high-profile names flag their interest ahead of two party-defining ballots in 2025.

Increasing Australian industry participation in the defence sector will be a key goal for the new government.

The federal budget includes $1.6 billion in tax relief to small businesses, encouraging investment in technology and training, but some opportunities were missed.

A likely change of power in Canberra this year will have little bearing on the makeup of WA's political and business leaders. Click through to see our updated ranking of WA's 50 Most Influential.

A $1.9 million grant awarded to Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative to grow overseas exports is expected to increase its customer base by 20 per cent.

Defence industry commitments have continued apace this week, with the federal government pledging $244 million to overhaul RAAF Base Curtin ahead of next week's budget announcement.

All parties in the defence sector are invested in improving the procurement process to ensure more agile delivery for the ADF.

In partnership with the US, the Australian Defence Force will have a key role to play in the Indo-Pacific region.

The recent defence industry dinner and awards provided an opportunity to display the strong bonds the sector has developed.

Does Australia have the capacity to become the eighth nation to own nuclear-powered submarines?

WA has the all-round capability and potential to look beyond losing out on big submarine contracts.

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.

Ben Morton will be promoted to special minister of state and Melissa Price will pick up the science and technology portfolios in a reshuffle today, while separately, Slade Brockman will become Senate president.

Wangara business Ertech has won a $20.4 million contract from the state government to build a new marina at Onslow.

WA businesses are well placed to boost defence tech exports.

Western Australian construction company Doric has signed a $285 million contract with the Department of Defence for the proposed refurbishment of Irwin Barracks.

More than $60,000 was spent by federal WA MPs on Facebook advertising over the past three months, according to recent financial disclosures published by the social media giant.

The federal government will today announce Fulton Hogan Industries has won a $7.7 million maintenance works contract for the RAAF Base at Gingin.

Grower Group Alliance will lead a drought resilience adoption and innovation hub in Merredin to help farmers and communities prepare for drought.

Our updated listing of the 50 most influential Western Australians in business and politics highlights four individuals who stand apart from the rest.

Michaelia Cash will be attorney-general, Linda Reynolds will take responsibility for the NDIS, and Christian Porter will be industry minister, after a federal cabinet reshuffle today.

Regional electorates will be particularly interesting to observe this evening, with Kalgoorlie, Collie-Preston, Geraldton and Albany all figuring as top-tier contests.

The state's role in securing contracts and work associated with the defence industry will continue to grow.

The Liberal Party WA's marginal seat contingent played a big role in the shock May federal election victory, while local ministers, most notably Christian Porter, are key to the government's agenda.

SPECIAL REPORT: A strong network has developed in WA to help local businesses gain access to defence opportunities across the country.

Scott Morrison says he has high expectations for his new ministry, with Western Australians Christian Porter, Linda Reynolds and Ken Wyatt among those to be promoted.

Federal Labor is calling on Environment Minister Melissa Price to explain why she approved a controversial uranium mine in Western Australia the day before the national election was called.

The looming federal election could mark a big shift in political power, not just in Canberra but also WA.

Construction has commenced on Australia's first thermal waste-to-energy facility, located in Kwinana, which is expected to lead to 860 jobs.

Christian Porter, Matthias Cormann and Michaelia Cash were among the winners from a reshuffle of the federal government ministry announced today by prime minister Malcom Turnbull.