Old McGowan letter airs Alcoa concern
An uncovered letter by former premier Mark McGowan has shed light on the Labor's historical concerns over Alcoa, warning of job losses if the miner did not address water concerns.
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State questioned over 'at odds' uranium EIS grants
Shane Love and Daniel Pastorelli traded sharp words over whether the taxpayer-funded EIS exploration grants are at odds with the government's ban on uranium development in parliament on Wednesday.
WA critical to AUKUS success, says UK envoy
The head of the United Kingdom's nuclear submarine capability has underlined WA's critical role in driving the success of the controversial AUKUS program during a visit to Canberra.
Digital bill puts big tech companies on notice
Social media users will be able to opt out of algorithm-driven content in their feed and platforms will face steep fines for pushing harmful features and content on children under...
Providers slam aged care price change
Western Australian aged care providers have criticised the federal government's move over the national funding price, claiming it could put project investments at risk.
Consultant exits City of Perth council review over reputational grounds, emails show
A consulting group that withdrew from reviewing the City of Perth's council has cited “reputational grounds” for exiting the project, internal emails reveal.
WA government to update noise regulations for wind farm boom
The state government is working to update noise regulations which wind farm proponents say are impacting development and community relations.
Analysis: Collie heading rapidly to one coal mine
ANALYSIS: Premier Roger Cook may have released his 'Plan for the Collie Basin' today but the industry itself is moving at a much faster pace than the government.
Zempilas confident he won't be in One Nation's shadow
Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has used a press conference about ambulance ramping to deal with question marks over the future of his own party in the wake of One Nation's...
SBDC chief seeks red-tape reduction
Business advocacy head sets out his vision for the state's economic backbone.
