Spotlight on cost as studio build begins
Construction is under way on the state's long-awaited film studio in Malaga, to be built by a consortium led by developers Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle.
View ArticleWA to continue EDO funding
Western Australia will not cut funding to the Environmental Defenders Office, despite concerns over its conduct flagged in the Federal Court's recent judgement on Santos's Barossa project.
View ArticleProgress slow on two regional workers' villages
Two government-backed workers' villages along WA's Coral Coast remain unbuilt and with no clear indication on timelines, years after first being touted to ease the accommodation squeeze.
View ArticleFirst round of Liberal preselection nominations close
The first round of Liberal Party preselection nominations has closed ahead of the 2025 state and federal elections, with two MPs facing internal challenges for their positions.
View ArticleState tourism gains $26m boost
The state government will invest almost $26 million for Western Australian tourism assets, including Rottnest Island and Karijini National Park.
View ArticleLove slams regional power inaction
Opposition leader Shane Love says the state government's inaction on regional power risk has left thousands vulnerable, as fallout from this week's storm damage continues.
View ArticleWind farm 'would have helped' Kalgoorlie: Whitby
The Goldfields is an obvious place to build a wind farm, according to Energy Minister Reece Whitby, as he begins the task of finding out how the state's largest outback town was left without power for...
View ArticleCarey details $47m homelessness spend
Homelessness minister John Carey has unveiled a $47.6 million package to fund the continuation of 15 homelessness services in the state - a month after the headline figure was first announced.
View ArticleHospital 'deceit' highlights misconduct risk: CCC
An incident where a public hospital employee allegedly exploited loopholes to obtain more than $280,000 has led the Corruption and Crime Commission to call for possible prosecution.
View ArticleFormer PM leaves Fortescue empire
Fortescue has officially farewelled former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as a director, in a move first flagged in September.
View ArticleWoolworths CEO defends Australia Day merchandise choice
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci has backed the supermarket's choice not to stock Australia Day merchandise as staff report more and more abuse.
View ArticleEsperance joins queue for worker village funds
The Shire of Esperance is the latest council to join a mounting list of regional towns putting their hand out to the WA government to help fund workers housing projects.
View ArticleZempilas 'turning his back' on Perth ratepayers: Cook
Premier Roger Cook says City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas would owe residents an explanation if he nominates for preselection as the Liberal candidate for Churchlands.
View ArticleRoyalty tweaks on table for nickel miners
The state government will investigate reforming royalty payments to shepherd WA's ailing nickel industry through a collapsing market spurred by a glut of cheap foreign supply.
View ArticleZempilas confirms Churchlands Liberal tilt
City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has formally declared his intention to run for Liberal preselection in the Churchlands electorate ahead of the 2025 State Election.
View ArticleNo barrier to Zempilas job plan
A plan by City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas to hold his high-profile position while pursuing a run at state politics has the tick of approval under legislation and city accountability frameworks.
View ArticleMedium-density housing code remixed
Property industry groups have backed the state government's raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews.
View ArticleMacTiernan named to fix regional telecoms
Former regional development minister Alannah MacTiernan will lead a fresh probe to address shortcomings in telecommunications services in regional Australia.
View ArticleLiberal preselection nominees confirmed in several seats
The Liberal preselection contest in Bateman, Forrest, Dawesville, Jandakot and Riverton appears to be a formality, with sole nominees, including some familiar faces, raising their hand in each...
View ArticleBishop fashions a post-politics future
Julie Bishop's transition to a post-political career is a high-profile example of a broader trend.
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