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Premier Roger Cook has weighed in on the upcoming local government elections as campaign season heats up, suggesting former Prime Minister Scott Morrison stays out of matters on WA councils.

Marine Produce Australia has been placed into liquidation owing $73 million to unsecured creditors after its asset-rich subsidiaries were sold to Tassal Group last month.

A smart campaign could save or even increase regional representation in the upper house, if the parties put forward enough good candidates

Ignorance no excuse for boards in tougher cyber threat regime

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.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss an uptick in spending on new primary schools in Perth's outer suburbs.

Goldminer Perseus Mining plans to commence underground mining operations at its Yaoure mine in West Africa through a $200 million expansion plan.

The local share market finished down 0.7 per cent at the start of a week that will feature meetings by six central banks and minutes from the RBA.

A mining trailer explosion in the eastern Goldfields that was felt 25 kilometres away and blasted debris nearly 700 metres from the site in October last year has been deemed preventable.

A sorely-needed 226-bed workers camp in Broome will be funded to the tune of $7.7 million under a state government cash splash to alleviate housing shortages.

A record $1.38 billion funding will be spent over five years to upgrade roads across Western Australia as part of a renewed agreement between state and local governments.

Falls in crude oil prices and lower bulk shipping costs and volumes are pointers to a period of slowing growth.

WA Liberal members will mull taking a hardline stance against a state-based voice to parliament and lifting a moratorium on nuclear power

Perth’s record goalkicker Sam Kerr will play in front of up to 60,000 hometown fans as the state government announces the major move of one of the Matildas games to Optus Stadium

UPDATE: Silver Lake Resources has confirmed itself as the buyer of a substantial slice in Leonora gold miner Red 5, labelling the move as a 'strategic investment'.

The state government is on track to deliver more than $80 million worth of infrastructure this year.

The Water Corporation has confirmed it will defer development of battery storage facilities, after an Infrastructure WA report highlighted risks attached to its plan.

A small contingent is fighting an uphill battle to turn the tide in WA’s agriculture regions where support for the Voice is languishing.

The Sporting Globe will be moving into the former Hungry Jack’s site in Fremantle, which has sat vacant for nearly five years.

A WA pharmaceutical innovation for respiratory viruses is closing in on human trials after being awarded a $500,000 government grant.

Chevron has restored its Wheatstone gas facility to full production after a fault limited its output for four days in the midst of an ongoing battle with Offshore Alliance.

US stocks have closed lower as investors reacted to semiconductor firm TSMC asking its vendors to delay chip equipment deliveries.

ASIC targets boards over cyber failure

Andrew Forrest’s plan for his $15.6 million Le Fanu property has received support from his neighbours, including John Bond and Annie Fogarty.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the latest developments amid a busy week for the state's energy sector.

The Perth law firm prepared to represent hundreds of aggrieved homeowners in a class action against BGC Housing Group has assured participants concerned over backlash.

The body tasked with advising the government on major projects in WA has flagged a lack of detail in plans for the $700 million Graylands Hospital redevelopment.

The local share market has finished up 1.3 per cent after the European Central Bank suggested it was done hiking interest rates.

A specialist training facility has opened at Muresk Institute, a major part of the $10.3 million upgrade for the Northam agricultural centre.

One of the few potash aspirants in Western Australia has signalled a shift away from the commodity by buying a gold and base metals exploration project in Queensland.

A government buyback of properties in Port Hedland’s dusty west end has acquired half of eligible homes with three months left to run.

Prominent businessman Steve Birkbeck’s plan to build an eco-retreat and luxury spa neighbouring his farm-to-plate restaurant has been backed by the Shire of Denmark officer.