Synergy’s 142-megawatt King Rocks windfarm near Hyden will be delivered at a cost above $500 million, around $200 million higher than a price tag placed on the project in 2022.
Premier Roger Cook has highlighted the need to incentivise investment in the state while playing down the findings an Australia Institute report targeting the lack of royalties paid on LNG in WA.
City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has lauded the Forrest empire’s plans for Carillon City, revealing the development will include student accommodation as part of a university-centric city vision.
A new federal electorate for WA has been proposed by the Australian Electoral Commission and will be named after one of Australia’s most well-known women, Vivian Bullwinkel.
Hundreds of farmers have rolled into Perth’s CBD this morning in protest of the looming live sheep export ban which has been slammed by the agriculture industry and state government.
The state government has selected Kathleen Glancy as the president of the State Administrative Tribunal for the next five years, taking over from Janine Pritchard.
The Business Council of Australia has outlined fresh concerns over the remit of a federal Environmental Protection Agency, after a Bill was introduced to parliament today.
Albany’s shellfish hatchery will be expanded by local business Colab Construction, following the award of a $3.6 million government tender to support the state’s seafood industry.
Premier Roger Cook will not rule out setting up a new role within his team, as details come to light over a domestic violence incident in which three people died over the weekend.
A key Perth Basin gas producer has hit back at the state’s major gas users for seeking to block LNG exports from onshore projects, accusing them of cartel-like behavour.
The alliance representing the state’s largest domestic gas users is ramping up its campaign to keep onshore gas in WA, as the premier’s stance on the issue appears to be wavering.
WA nickel producers will be unable to apply for a royalty relief package announced in February if the price of the commodity remains at its current level.
Liberal Party of WA leader Libby Mettam says her position on nuclear has not changed, despite suggestions by federal opposition leader Peter Dutton that a site like Collie could one day host a nuclear power plant.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of betraying its words with actions on gas policy, while outlining a plan to “turbo charge” the nation’s energy and resources sectors.
The state government has today announced a second trade and investment office in China, becoming the first Australian state to have a presence in the Zhejiang Province.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has warned further regulations on banks could arise from the inquiry into financial abuse, during a visit to Perth today.
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds and her former staffer Brittany Higgins have failed to reach a middle ground during mediation, with a six-week trial still on the cards.
