A former Liberal leader has ruled out standing for preselection ahead of the 2025 state election, while a prominent ex-state and federal ministerial advisor is weighing up a run in a new seat.
The state government is spending nearly $500,000 evaluating the establishment of a German innovation institute in WA to accelerate the take-up of clean energy and support decarbonization.
A private exploration company chaired by Curtin University’s Brent McInnes has announced the discovery of a huge gas field that could underpin a new LNG plant in PNG.
Woodside Energy has struck a five-year deal with three maritime unions for Australian crew to staff its liquefied natural gas vessel, building on a long-term relationship.
WA's immediate decarbonisation efforts will prioritise the electricity grid, identifying it as a key to unlocking emissions reduction opportunities in more challenging sections of the economy.
Prominent mining executive David Flanagan will become managing director of Arrow Minerals in what will be his first board move since being ousted as chairman of Delta Lithium.
The Federal Court has fined a Perth woman $230,000 after she provided unsubstantiated tax agent services despite not being registered as a practitioner.
Battery metals miner IGO has halted construction on part of its troubled Cosmos nickel mine, in a move that comes just days after its new chief executive Ivan Vella has taken the helm.
The federal treasurer has announced a better-than-expected $1.1 billion deficit for this financial year, with revenue upgrades banked to help fight inflation.
The regional arm of UK defence firm Babcock has signaled its intent to assist the state government’s development and growth of a WA defence industry, as AUKUS deadlines draw closer.
Independent Gaming and Wagering Commission chair Michael Schaper will leave the role just one year into a three-year term, the state government has revealed.
The federal government’s revised migration strategy that would cap the number of incoming migrants has drawn both praise and criticism from industry groups.
WA’s building industry will pay more into the state’s portable long service leave fund in 2024, with the rate up 400 per cent from the record lows applied during the height of the pandemic.
International agribusiness ARYZTA has commenced construction on its first Western Australian bakery with a price tag of $66 million in the Peel Business Park.
Carnarvon Energy chair William Foster and director Gavin Ryan will step down from their roles next year, as part of the company’s succession and renewal focus.
Gina Rinehart’s eldest children John and Bianca have succeeded in arguing for more time to submit their replies, in the last week scheduled for the trial over iron ore royalties.
Fremantle Dockers legend and former midfielder David Mundy has quietly joined the ranks of Andrew Forrest’s charity Minderoo Foundation as head of engagement and gender equality.
Environment and Energy Minister Reece Whitby says there is no conflict of interest in holding both portfolios, after the government announced change to the environmental approvals process.
