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After iron ore, Pilbara sunlight could be the next big global export
Western Australia's Pilbara is known for its massive mining riches but the hot sunlight beating down on the region could also be sold overseas, a new study has found.
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Bill Shorten's 'top up' tax plan for WA dismissed as 'sugar hit' by Treasurer
The federal treasurer has derided as a "sugar hit" Labor's plan for a $1.6 billion fund to help Western Australia through its GST shortfall.
Mandurah to trial controversial drug-testing plan for welfare recipients
Mandurah will be the third and final site of the Turnbull government's controversial drug-testing trial for welfare recipients.
Bill Shorten unveils ambitious plans to win the west as Labor tries to maximise Coalition 'chaos'
Labor will keep its foot on the Turnbull government's throat when Parliament returns in September, while Mr Shorten will dangle a $1.6 billion dollar carrot before Western Australian voters aggrieved over their GST share.
- by James Massola, Amy Remeikis
Premier Mark McGowan defends his party's $25,000 lunches for company bosses
Labor leader Mark McGowan has staunchly defended his party's Leaders' Forum which allows company bosses a private meeting with himself and other ministers for $25,000, despite continually attacking the former Barnett government for doing the same thing.
- by Brendan Foster
WA senator offers to host citizenship if councils choose to 'change the date'
"To WA councils considering the move but worried about backlash from the Federal Government, I urge them not to be intimidated".
- by Hannah Barry
Tourism operators concerned after Rio Tinto bulldozer spotted near Horizontal Falls
The company has confirmed it had obtained permits to begin exploration for nickel or copper 15 kilometers south of the zone.
- by Hannah Barry
Dead in the water: 1500 potential jobs lost after two WA-led projects canned
The Commonwealth knocked back two applications for federal funding for the Myalup-Wellington Project and the Southern Forests Irrigation Scheme.
- by Hannah Barry
'They've got to put food on the table': WA potato growers unhappy
Potato growers say a $650,000 reimbursement offer from the Western Australian government over a dropped legal battle with Perth's maverick "Spud King" is less than half of what they are owed but farmers may be forced to accept it.
New Ellenbrook bus line to ease problems caused by 'nightmare' commute
The service will cut travel times from 94 minutes down to 44.
- by Hannah Barry
McGowan refuses to bow to police pressure over pay dispute
Premier Mark McGowan is refusing to bow to pressure from the WA Police union despite a poll finding that more than half of voters support a pay rise.