Housing Minister Troy Buswell says two recently-completed Department of Housing projects at Meadow Springs and Lakelands have provided 151 more affordable housing options in the Peel region.
Sandalford Wines owner and proprietor Peter Prendiville will fill the Tourism Western Australia board vacancy left by the resignation of Dixie Marshall, minister Kim Hames says.
An Auditor General's report into the efficiency of government departments' procurement processes has found that just two of nine departments assessed complied with four principles of best practice.
Former Westpoint chief financial controller Graeme Rundle has been found guilty of two charges of making a false statement with intent to obtain a financial advantage.
Transport Minister Troy Buswell has announced a new five-year funding arrangement that will see state funding to local government grow by 22 per cent over the next five years.
The state government has announced a suite of new upgrades for the Perth Cultural Centre, including an LED screen, a new children's play space and feature lighting.
Education Minister Elizabeth Constable ahs announced former Edith Cowan University deputy vice chancellor Patrick Garnett as the new chair of the Curriculum Council.
The state government has released a study that nominated Anketell Port or Port Hedland's Lumsden Point to house a marine-based common user facility in the north-west.
Transport Minister Troy Buswell has announced Highway Construction Pty Ltd as the preferred proponent to widen the Kwinana Freeway between Leach and Roe Highways.
Civil and mining contractor Brierty has revised its earming guidance for the financial year ended June 30 2011, and now expects full year net profit after tax will be in the range of break even to $750,000.
Regional Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls has announced $20 million in royalties for regions-funded infrastructure projects for the Pilbara.
The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research announced at its annual meeting last night that Professor Fiona Stanley would retire as director at the end of 2011.
Perth-based EMC Solar has appointed Alannah MacTiernan to its board of directors after acquiring interests in clean energy firms HAC Australia and Clear Energy.
Brockman Resources continues to recommend shareholders not to accept a takeover from Wah Nam International, after the Hong Kong investment house declared its offer unconditional.
A large jump in residential lot applications in the December quarter is a sign of the development industry's confidence in the medium-term property market, according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia.
The state government says it is delivering on its promise to meet demand for land in the Kimberley, with the release of 50 house and land packages at Waranyjarri Estate tomorrow, part of the new residential development, Broome North.
Perth-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has added another contract to its burgeoning order book, signing a deal with Bhagwan Marine to deliver two new vessels to service the local offshore oil and gas industry, including the $44 billion Gorgon project.
The state government has reached out to the private sector to design, construct, finance and maintain the $232 million Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison Redevelopment project.
The State Government has selected EDI Rail-Bombardier Transportation as the preferred tenderer for a $317 million major railcar maintenance and cleaning contract.
Nomad Modular Building has won a $10.6 million contract to design and manufacture a camp kitchen and dining buildings for Fortescue Metals Group's Solomon Iron Ore Project.
