Stephen Dawson

A Curtin University-run program to promote entrepreneurship in schools, funded by Timezone founder Malcolm Steinberg, has launched with Department of Education backing.

Heavy rail users need to standardise parts if they want railcar manufacturing in WA to become cost-competitive with Chinese imports, according to the nation’s peak railway lobby group.

Long-serving WA Health director general David Russell-Weisz will step down from the role after more than eight years at the top of the state’s largest government department.

WA’s energy investment push comes while debate continues over the opportunities and threats posed by the US Inflation Reduction Act.

A niche course based on a US university platform has proven a successful incubator for Perth’s fledgling biodesign industry.

Mining industry executive Rebecca Tomkinson has taken on a new role as chair of the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, replacing John Van Der Wielen.

A Perth tech firm developing sensor implants which can feed biological data from pets, horses, and livestock to a phone will begin commercial trials this year.

Perth biotech company Argenica Therapeutics’ drug, which is designed to reduce brain tissue death following a stroke, will be administrated at two local hospitals in a nationwide trial.

Ousted Delta Lithium chair turned Arrow Minerals managing director David Flanagan has retired from his role at the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium.

Western Australian innovators will be thrust onto the small screen on a new series showcasing ideas born in the state that could solve pressing global issues.

An artificial intelligence and energy transition focused lab for interns to develop their skills has officially opened at the Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus.

Premier Roger Cook hopes a $7.2 million spend to attract a UK startup accelerator to Perth will help the state diversify its economy by fostering expertise in biodiversity technology.

Applications are open on a $40 million state government decarbonisation program, funded by Chevron Australia in recognition of the performance of its Gorgon carbon capture facility.

The Telethon Kids institute was the big winner from the state government’s latest round of medical research funding, securing nearly half of the $25 million on offer.

Curtin University will receive $6.4 million over four years from the Gorgon gas project’s joint venture partners to operate Western Australia’s new GreenTech Hub initiative.

WA’s startup Spacecubed has been bolstered by a $900,000 Lotterywest funding injection to continue their work growing the local innovation sector.

Western Australia will establish Australia’s first dedicated RNA development centre for cancer treatments after $2 million was invested by the state government.

A promising treatment for cancer using a patient’s own cells could begin clinic trials in Western Australia by the end of the year under a state government-backed initiative.

Australia’s first deep sea hyperbaric testing chamber has been unveiled in Henderson, promising to slash wait times for subsea industries wanting to pressure-test their gear.

Communications systems company AVI has become the first WA business to export its product to space, hitching a ride on the latest SpaceX rocket destined for the International Space Station.

A new medical manufacturing facility has been launched in Western Australia to combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

A heavy rail research centre has opened in Karratha ahead of the anticipated launch of a manufacturing facility in the Pilbara city by the end of the year.

Premier Roger Cook has announced a $30 million commitment for an early stage venture capital fund, which launches today.

State Labor MP Kyle McGinn has called time on his political ambitions after failing to win preselection for the new federal seat of Bullwinkel.

The state government has deepened its penetration of the startup and innovation sector by appointing an advisory board of industry leaders to provide strategic advice.

A western suburbs research precinct will be turned into WA’s biomedical hub in a move the state government hopes will enable more local manufacturing

Former Water Corporation executive Matthew Cronin will oversee an $8 million state government program designed to boost the local manufacture of wind farm components.

Science Minister Stephen Dawson has hailed WA the “place for space” as the State Government launched its six-year space strategy today

Six Perth nature startups are set to share in seed funding and expert support as part of a global tech accelerator, set to run its first Australian program in Perth.

WA’s seaweed industry took centre stage at the Innovator of the Year awards, with both the winner and runner up of the emerging innovation award going to seaweed products.

Carbon abatement company SeaStock has officially opened its Fremantle headquarters, adding to a year of milestones.

Business News' inaugural list of those who live or spend much of their year in the north-west and influential policy and investment decisions in the region.

As Australia's longest-running tech and innovation festival kicks off in Perth, the state government has announced its latest round of innovation grant recipients.

The state government has unveiled a co-investment program aimed at assisting WA-based businesses in the wind energy industry to scale up, with $8 million in funding available.

A self-maintaining aquarium, hydrofoil surfboards and a biobank to preserve coral species were among the unique innovations on show as part of the West Tech Coast event.

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced by the state.

Twelve innovative WA critical tech companies will get a unique foothold in the US market thanks to a new government accelerator program.

Members of WA’s start up community are calling for a $100 million commitment to extend the New Industries Fund beyond 2025, warning a failure to do so risked WA falling behind other states.

Western Australia’s health portfolio has been split in two and regional ministers have been introduced to premier Roger Cook’s inaugural third-term cabinet.

The WA government’s regional ministers will be directed to address housing shortages and regional development roadblocks in major country towns.