WA urged to go it alone on renewables

Influential energy and climate economist Professor Ross Garnaut says Western Australia should adopt a state based emissions intensity scheme. He is recommending and Emissions Intensity Scheme (EIS) for the state. Professor Garnaut said WA could lead the world as a clean energy superpower. He believes its vast resources of renewable energy, and its isolation from […]

4 November, 2017

WA to cut back SES payouts, benefits

New approach to reduce large compensation payments to WA’s most senior bureaucrats.

21 September, 2017

Money down the river

Dam the expense: new research on Ord River irrigation shows how not to develop northern Australia.

27 July, 2017

WA premier ‘uncomfortable’ with Aldi liquor win

But beer can’t be cold.

5 May, 2017

Council CEO ‘a law unto himself’ says Corruption and Crime Commission head

Ratepayers pay for council boss’ booze, cabs and dinners.

4 May, 2017

Best of 2016: How to survive and thrive under a public sector hiring freeze

Upskill, collaborate, communicate.

20 December, 2016

We digitally disrupted ourselves: land registry

E-conveyancing spreads.

17 November, 2016

Medicinal cannabis, a major new industry for Australia

Massive potential for exports.

4 November, 2016

BP renews Kwinana Refinery agreement with WA government

Another 30 years.

25 October, 2016

High-rise schools stack up

First ‘high’ school for SA.

17 August, 2016

Support for women working remotely in blokey industries

eMentoring for success.

9 August, 2016

Tackling tertiary corruption

ICAC corruption prevention initiatives.

20 January, 2016

Perth’s stalled grand bike path plan gets fresh kick-start

Transport department and councils criticised in report.

14 October, 2015

WA councils rail against rate capping

Minister backs away from inquiry but wants discussion.

11 August, 2015