A land deal with the state government over the Tawarri Hot Springs site, which is earmarked for a $25 million revamp, has fallen through as the local council refused to enter a head lease.
The state government has been criticised for continuing to approve a large number of section 18 applications under the Aboriginal Heritage Act – the same mechanism that led to the Juukan Gorge controversy.
Fortescue Metals has clarified a statement by Andrew Forrest implying that a partnership between E.ON and Fortescue Future Industries could see the companies fork out $50 billion.
Budget: Mark McGowan wants the federal government to extend a COVID-19 health funding deal; cost of living relief praised; Deloitte says budget “short termism to the extreme”.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer offers his thoughts on Business News' annual ranking of Western Australia's most influential business and political leaders.
Rick Heath is departing from his role as chief executive of Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA after two years at the helm and will be succeeded by former Screenwest boss Ian Booth.
James Hayward's shadow ministries have been reassigned following his move to the crossbench, while a newly created spokesperson job signals a renewed focus for the opposition on Metronet.
The City of Perth has backed a proposal to build a seven-storey community centre in Northbridge to assist women and children escaping domestic violence.
Premier Mark McGowan has defended the state government's decision to ease level two restrictions despite WA nearing its predicted peak with 9,754 new infections and three deaths.
Barry Baltinas is pushing ahead with plans to complete Gary Dempsey's Marine Parade development despite a $3.5 million cost hike, as the court battle over the sudden land sale continues.
More than half of local arts organisations with turnover between $250,000 and $1 million will not be financially viable in 12 months, according to a survey of the sector in WA.
Businessman Nev Power's company Airpower Australia is expected to go to trial after pleading not guilty to allegations it failed to comply with COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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.
WA's renewable energy and hydrogen industries are in line to receive billions of dollars in federal funding over the next decade as part of a broader investment program for regional infrastructure.
Infinite Blue Energy will buy the Northam Solar Farm and hopes to invest $80 million to build a green hydrogen project; while a deal for Merredin Solar Farm is progressing.
Apprentices are among tonight's big-budget winners, with $2.8 billion earmarked to assist their rates of participation, completion and eventual recruitment.
National security features as a major cornerstone of tonight's budget announcement, with the federal treasurer linking economic strength to greater investment in defence capabilities.
A $420 cost of living bonus for workers, $250 for pensioners, and a temporary 50 per cent cut in fuel excise are among the key moves in the federal budget tonight.
Perth-based Tietto Minerals has received commitments to the tune of $130 million for its Abujar gold project in Côte d'Ivoire ahead of first gold planned later this year.
