Transport Minister Simon O'Brien says securing regular passenger air services for the state is more important than wholesale deregulation as negotiations continue with existing regional airlines over new long-term contracts.
After three years at the helm of the Forest Products Commission, David Taylor has today announced his resignation, with deputy chair Eva Skira to take over.
Work on the near $1 billion Southern Seawater desalination plant near Binningup will start in three weeks after the state government today signed contracts with the Spanish-led consortium building the project.
The Minerals Council of Australia has called for a more efficient and effective project approvals process following the release of an interim report into the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
Gindalbie Metals has progressed its relationship with AnSteel, today announcing the appointment of two more representative from the Chinese entity to the board.
The state government will contribute $3 million towards a new science building at the University of WA's Albany Campus, with half of the funds to come from the royalties for regions program.
Perth-based mortgage provider Homeloans is the latest addition to Mortgage Choice's panel member network, which is part of the latter's efforts to increase its product offerings.
The majority of Australia's state treasurers have agreed to implement new uniform payroll tax rules related to employees who work in more than one jurisdiction, with Queensland being the exception.
Murchison Metals says it will investigate a port option at Anketell Point, proposed by Aquila Resources and Fortescue Metals Group, as it kick starts a scoping study on its Rocklea iron ore project in the Pilbara.
Fox Resources plans to raise more than $13 million through a rights issue to complement its previous $3.4 million private placement, with funds to be applied to ongoing exploration programs and processing tests.
The State Administrative Tribunal has highlighted deep-seated problems in the state's planning process in a ruling on the University of Western Australia's contentious Shenton Park development proposal.
West Perth-based Key Petroleum has entered a deal with an unlisted UK company to acquire its wholly owned subsidiary, Midmar Energy Onshore, for £2 million ($A4 million).
The state government has accepted Alinta's proposal to increase the cap for gas tariffs by 23 per cent, as the gas retailer seeks to recover some of its costs from the impact of the Varanus Island gas explosion.
Skywest announced today it has accepted an offer from the state government to extend its coastal network licence by a further 12 months, while they continue negotiations over a new long-term contract.
Shares in Otto Energy have risen after the company declared it was free from debt and its Galoc oil field in the Philippines had reached commerciality.
Grain handler and marketer CBH Group has finalised a market-based shipping allocation system as it seeks to avoid a repeat of the congestion that occured earlier this year at WA ports.
The Geraldton Port is responsible for facilitating significant levels of trade for the state, conservatively estimated to be worth $2.3 billion a year which is tipped to grow up to 20 per cent.
Lithium hopeful Galaxy Resources has secured approval from the state's environment department to start construction of the processing plant at its $68 million Mt Cattlin project near Ravensthorpe.
A survey has revealed water demand in the Pilbara region to more than double in the next 20 years, highlighting the need for sustainable water management, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA says
Civil contractor Brierty has secured two Pilbara road contracts, valued at a total of $19 million, as it appoints chief executive Stuart Crofts to the board as managing director.
The state government has today released concept plans for the development of Perth's waterfront as Premier Colin Barnett reiterates work on the scaled back plans is expected to start in 18 months.
A new survey has revealed a high level of dissatisfaction with banks and other lending institutions as the majority of small business operators miss out on recent interest rate cuts.
Strong demand has prompted Landcorp to bring forward the release of 36 lots at Baynton West in Karratha, with land and house-and-land packages for sale by private treaty.
South Perth-based Cooper Energy says potential exsits for further oil discoveries in the Cooper Basin after testing confirmed the Butlers-1 well is a new oil discovery.
Local governments will have the capacity to issue infringement notices against land developers under a new set of planning regulations set to come into effect at the start of next financial year.
A large proportion of Western Australians planning to buy an investment property are delaying their purchase until the federal government's first home owners boost expires, a new survey shows.
