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The federal government has endorsed changes to the livestock export industry designed to improve animal welfare but the WA government says it may still try to ban live sheep exports to the Middle East during the northern hemisphere summer.

An ambitious water supply project in Western Australia's South West is set to proceed after gaining federal government backing, with Collie Water chairman Peter Fogarty saying he was well advanced in securing private investors to complete funding.

Deputy Prime Minister and National Party leader Barnaby Joyce's position has been further weakened today after the Western Australian branch of his party called for his resignation.

OPINION: Labor will need to compromise if its budget plans are to pass the parliament, and a push for upper house reform may not be out of the question.

Nationals WA leader Mia Davies has accused the state government of draining funds from the Royalties for Regions program into the $3 billion Metronet plan, saying an internal directive banning future use of the rural fund's logo was the beginning of its winding-up.

OPINION: If Rio and BHP thought their political troubles ended when Brendon Grylls lost his seat at the recent election, they had better think again.

Federal Labor is having a bet each way on the government's new billion-dollar bank levy, backing its introduction but supporting a banker's call for a public inquiry.

Mike Nahan has been voted in unopposed as leader of the WA Liberals after two-term premier Colin Barnett stepped down, while former sports and recreation minister Mia Davies has been voted in as leader of the WA Nationals.

The state government has committed $37 million to an ambitious desalination and irrigation project in the South West that is led by Perth business executive Peter Fogarty and will cost an estimated $380 million.

A joint venture comprising Henderson-based contractor Civmec and international engineering firm Black & Veatch has been selected as preferred proponent for a $196 million wastewater project south of Perth.

A subsidiary of TFS Corporation and a joint venture between a Melbourne oils producer and a local indigenous business have been shortlisted for wild sandalwood oil processing contracts with the state government.

Water Corporation will spend $232 million to double the capacity of its water recycling plant in Craigie, which is designed to boost Perth's drinking water supplies.

Sydney firm VenuesLive will officially run the new Perth Stadium when it opens in 2018, after an agreement to operate the venue was signed with the state government today.

Perth business executive Peter Fogarty is leading two innovative water supply projects designed to underpin major agricultural and industrial projects in regional WA.

Perth's land developers have stirred debate over the merits of urban infill by questioning the findings of a report commissioned by the Property Council of Australia and the Australian Greens.

The cost to developers of connecting a subdivision or development to water supply infrastructure will be reduced by nearly 50 per cent from next month.

Chevron Australia has become the latest resources giant to put its name on a public attraction, with the state government announcing the company will fund a parkland within the new Perth Stadium precinct.

Managing the state's economic transition was the main focus of today's cabinet reshuffle, Premier Colin Barnett said, with tourism and agriculture in his sights as key growth industries.

The state government has defended its oversight of motor racing in WA following accusations of anti-competitive behaviour.

The Mowanjum Aboriginal Corporation plans to seek private partners to fund an expansion of its irrigated farming operation near Derby after the state government granted an option for freehold tenure over its land.

The state government is facing a period of tough negotiations with Perth's AFL clubs over access to the new Perth Stadium after rejecting a bid by the WA Football Commission to be involved in running the venue.

Water Corporation staff and contractors working on a concrete water tank in the Wheatbelt region have potentially been exposed to deadly asbestos, the state government has confirmed.

Sport is taking over business in Perth as the AFL finals loom, with the ‘Go Freo' sign on Woodside Plaza rivalled by a ‘Go Eagles' sign on BHP Billiton's home at Brookfield Place, while the mining giant also committed to a new investment at the under-construction Perth Stadium.

Western Australia's tech sector has proved its mettle against other states, with participants in national data event GovHack winning a suite of national and international prizes.

Governments must not only do the right thing, they must be seen to be doing the right thing.

nib Stadium will host a rugby union international for the first time next year following the state government's announcement today of a two-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union.

Water Minister Mia Davies announced the completion of one project and the start of two others to improve Water Corporation services at Perth's northern edge and in the Wheatbelt.

Adelaide-based York Civil has won its fourth substantial project in Western Australia since opening its Perth office in 2012, after teaming up with an Italian contractor new to the WA market to win

AEG Ogden, Nationwide Venue Management, Perth Stadium Management, and Stadium Australia Operations have been shortlisted for the role of operator at the new Perth Stadium.

The world's two top ranked one-day cricket teams, Australia and India, are set to head to Perth's WACA Ground for World Cup games against minnows Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates in the coming week.

The Socceroos will open their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign in Perth later this year, with the national team's first qualifying match for international football's biggest tournament to kick off at n

Global Construction Services' contracting subsidiary, CASC, has won a $30 million contract for formwork and concrete at the new Perth Stadium.

Perth Stadium could deliver more than $291 million and 1,300 jobs each year to the Western Australian economy, however it will need to start bidding for major events now and market the stadium's potential ready for its 2018 opening.

Work has commenced on a new $124.6 million advanced water recycling plant at Craigie, which could supply up to 20 per cent of Perth's drinking water needs by 2060.

Disgruntled Water Corporation employees will be dumping bottles of dirty water on the steps of Water Minister Mia Davies' office in Havelock St today, in protest against outsourcing.

The state government has announced completion of an upgrade to the South Headland wastewater treatment plant, a major part of the $120 million overhaul of the Headland water system, on the same day that it revealed the Pilbara's West Canning Basin could produce enough water annually for 350,000 people.

The WA Nationals will retain the key regional development portfolio under a minor cabinet reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Brendon Grylls.

Mia Davies has been elected deputy leader of the WA Nationals and will become a cabinet minister after beating Wendy Duncan in a party-room ballot.