The state opposition has questioned the government's energy priorities following its decision to rename the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
State-owned energy retailer Synergy has recorded a before tax loss of $732.6 million last financial year, attributed to contracts where expenses exceed economic benefit.
The average amount of payroll tax paid by those in the state's lowest qualifying bracket increased more than 30 per cent last financial year, part of an overall $5 billion generated by the tax in WA.
The state government has deferred the closure of one of its coal-fired power stations after a report forecast a big shortfall in energy supply within three years.
The state government has revealed it could provide further funding to Griffin Coal on top of $23.2 million already allocated in an effort to stabilise the embattled operation in Collie.
Talison Lithium will lead a study into reopening the Greenbushes rail line in a move that would take trucks off the South West Highway but may create new disruption for motorists.
The state's auditor general has warned failure to address auditing issues in the state sector could erode public confidence, revealing a record number of qualification matters reported in 2021-22.
The cost of propping up the embattled Ewington coal mine in Collie has gone beyond the $19.5 million initially set aside by the state government to support it.
Ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning.
Money raised via the Perth Parking Levy has been conditionally approved for the WACA aquatic facility, a project the auditor general has found to be outside the fund's current purpose.
Whoever replaces Alannah MacTiernan in parliament may not be seated for another fortnight with a suspended party member facing criminal charges firming as a likely candidate.
The opposition's new energy spokesperson doesn't support the use of nuclear energy in WA but remains open to revisiting the issue with federal colleagues ahead of elections in 2025.
Libby Mettam has ruled out the possibility of Nick Goiran returning to the frontbench under her leadership after yesterday failing to remove him as party secretary.
Surging salary costs and sagging royalty revenue have done little to harm the state's finances, with today's mid-year budget review showing a minor improvement in the government's projected surplus.
A review of the state's Construction Training Fund has found its financial management to be “disorganised”, exposing it to an “alarming” level of fraud risk.
Tax reform is firmly on the opposition's agenda in light of last week's budget, with treasury spokesperson Steve Thomas calling for the state government to think big on payroll tax.
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.
Commercial property owners and mining explorers are expected to be among the biggest winners from a range of tax reductions to be introduced in state parliament today.
The number of COVID cases in WA has risen by a record 2,847 overnight, as the opposition blames state government's “anti-business” rules for Perth's tumbling office occupancy rate.
The state government has brought forward its COVID financial support and altered the eligibility criteria amid mounting pressure, but the opposition says it doesn't go far enough.
The opposition has accused the state government of “drip feeding” struggling businesses with ad-hoc financial support after releasing a fifth COVID assistance package.
Western Australia has recorded 12 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 overnight, more than half of whom are linked to the Northbridge nightclub cluster.
