WA government introduces 2.5% public sector pay rise Economy & Industry The Western Australian government has announced a public sector pay rise of 3% per year for two years, plus a one-off $2,500 cost-of-living payment. WA
WA locks in renewables transition target with end-date for coal power stations June 16, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Mark McGowan has announced WA’s state-owned coal power stations will be retired by 2030. The premier issued a statement on Tuesday saying a closure date
Investigation begins into WA hydrogen target May 9, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment The Western Australian government is investigating a renewable hydrogen target that would see a certain percentage of electricity in the South West Interconnected System be
Passive seismic survey to uncover WA’s ‘hidden resources’ May 3, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Western Australian government has announced millions from its latest budget for a state-wide passive array seismic survey – the largest of its kind to
WA invests in cost-effective seismic detection technology April 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology Curtin University has developed a new mining technology supported by the WA state government through the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia, to better detect
AG invites consultation for outstanding Respect@Work reforms February 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Attorney-general Michaelia Cash has opened consultation about law reform to implement the recommendations of the national Respect@Work report that was published in 2020. In a
Kalbarri microgrid WA’s innovative energy blueprint February 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A $15 million renewable microgrid to be built in Western Australia’s beachside town of Kalbarri is set to be the largest of its kind in
Greens claim petitioning National party for net zero policy a zero-sum game October 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, the Greens spokesperson for agriculture, has warned the National Farmers Federation (NFF) that appeasing the National party was ‘a fool’s game’, ahead
WA trial brings solar power to public housing September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The introduction of a smart energy for social housing trial in Western Australia has saved individuals approximately $200 in energy bills each within six months.
WA oversees translocation of native rodents September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A mischief of 80 Shark Bay mice and 58 greater stick-nest rats have been translocated to Dirk Hartog Island by WA’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation
WA public sector commissioner called in to review prison system August 6, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News The Western Australian public sector commissioner has been tasked with reviewing some of the factors that are preventing the state’s prisons from running efficiently. The
WA donates rooftop solar systems to three NFPs July 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Three rooftop solar systems have been gifted to WA charities as part of the state government’s Synergy Community Solar Fund. Western Australian energy minister Bill
WA earmarks sale of beachside power station June 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The WA government is inviting expressions of interest to buy the ‘iconic’ art deco South Fremantle Power Station, closing on July 2. Bill Johnston, WA
WA sets sights on low carbon economy as it winds up energy taskforce May 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A taskforce established to respond to the ‘rapid transformation’ of the Western Australian energy sector has been finalised, with an energy policy group to continue
