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WA introduces greenhouse gas capture and storage law

Laws introduced to parliament to allow greenhouse gas to be stored will help Western Australia reduce emissions to net zero by 2050, the government says.

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National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

Western Australia has joined other states in expressing support for a national ban on the future use of deadly disease-causing engineered stone.

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Cash to help WA firms charge ahead with EVs

A WA government scheme to help businesses install electric vehicle chargers could allow more employees to power up during work hours and while the sun shines.

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Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti endorsed by WA Labor as premier and deputy, with David Michael joining cabinet

Former City of Stirling councillor David Michael becomes the WA government's newest cabinet member, as Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are formally chosen to lead the state Labor party.

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‘Horrific’ allegations by WA youth detainees detail sexually inappropriate behaviour and excessive force

Greens MP says letters tabled in parliament allege young people ‘enduring worse conditions than … farm animals’ at Banksia Hill and Casuarina facilities

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What is FASD and how much of a role did it play in the latest Banksia Hill Detention Centre riot?

As Mark McGowan describes FASD as "excuse making" following the latest riot at Banksia Hill, state political reporter Keane Bourke explains how the disorder can drastically impact young people's decisions.

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West Australian government reveals massive scale of going green — but who’s going to pay is yet to be worked out

Western Australia’s biggest electricity system will need to roughly triple in size over the next two decades, as the state seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and go green.

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Albany's plans to become WA's first 'renewable energy city' stall as investment dries up

A city on Western Australia's south coast offers a wealth of opportunities for future renewable energy projects. But what, if any, are going ahead?

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Sale of Perth Mint among options to be considered as WA government announces review

The WA government is considering whether or not to sell the scandal-plagued Perth Mint, as it sets aside $1 million for an "independent options analysis".

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Chair says Perth Mint ‘co-operating’ with financial crime auditors

Perth Mint is learning from "past mistakes" and co-operating fully with an investigation by the financial crime regulator, its chair says.

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Perth Mint 'co-operating' with financial crime auditors

Chairman Sam Walsh insists Perth Mint has improved its processes as an audit examines historical non-compliance with anti-money laundering obligations.

AAP

Mines Minister Bill Johnston defends decision not to tell WA premier about issues with Perth Mint gold

The Perth Mint confirms the closure of a controversial app that allows investors to buy and trade gold, as the minister responsible for the organisation says he's not aware of the refinery breaching any Australian regulations.

ABC News

Perth Mint warned of potential US commodities law breaches, but did not publicly reveal scale of issue

Documents show the Perth Mint potentially breached commodities regulations in 23 US states, but did not publicly reveal the scale of the concerns.

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Here's what you need to know about the Perth Mint controversy — and why it matters

As the London Bullion Market Association launches a probe into allegations surrounding the Perth Mint, here's what you need to know about the controversy.

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WA premier 'didn't know' about Perth Mint gold doping

Premier Mark McGowan has dismissed calls for a royal commission into Perth Mint and played down talk of a potentially costly taxpayer-funded buyback of gold.

The New Daily

Gold ‘doping’ revelations damage reputation of Perth Mint

Perth Mint's international reputation has been damaged by gold "doping" revelations and past anti-money laundering failures.

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Alinta calls for new gas, green energy capacity as coal exodus threatens supply crunch in WA

Australian energy heavyweight breaks cover to call for new gas plant in the west as coal exodus threatens supply crunch.

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Shire of Esperance calls for supply assurances as gas network decommissioning looms

Residents have until March 31 to transition away from the local gas network before its closure, but the shire president wants government assurances it will stay open until everybody has secured an alternative energy supply.

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How three major gas outages are adding to WA's energy supply headaches

WA's gas supply is facing an "unusual situation", with three major outages amid a tricky period for the state's energy system. So what's the latest challenge, and how does it affect keeping the lights on and air conditioners running?

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McGowan government hands cash to struggling Griffin Coal amid looming summer energy crisis

An unknown amount of taxpayer money will be spent helping an insolvent coal miner that is $1.4 billion in the red keep its lights on, with the supply of electricity at peak times depending on it.

AAP

McGowan retains treasury in new WA cabinet

Western Australia's premier has appointed new child protection and education ministers in a cabinet reshuffle midway through Labor's second term.

ABC News

Former Synergy chief engineer fears for summer power supplies in Perth and southern WA

On a warmish evening across Perth and southern WA recently, something happened to make Andy Wearmouth feel very uncomfortable, while just about everybody else in the state remained blissfully ignorant.

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Mark McGowan set to reshuffle WA cabinet but John Quigley dismisses 'nonsense' about future

The departure of one of WA's longest-serving parliamentarians has guaranteed an impending reshuffle of the McGowan government's cabinet, with the opposition saying John Quigley should be replaced as attorney-general.

ABC News

Dangerous 'folding up' restraint to be banned in West Australian youth detention this month

The potentially-deadly practice used on children by youth detention officers in Western Australia will be replaced with an alternative method within weeks.

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Energy Minister Bill Johnston plays down fears over gas leak at Santos-operated Varanus Island hub

Energy Minister Bill Johnston says a gas leak at a pipeline off the coast of Western Australia's Pilbara region, which has reduced output at the Santos-operated Varanus Island facility, will not impact the state's gas supply.

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