An eight-month review of the state's Regional Development Commissions has recommended a major overhaul of the current structure and the establishment of a single statutory authority to oversee regional issues.
LandCorp's first land release at Broome North, Waranyjarri Estate has proved extremely popular with over 90 per cent of lots being purchased by locals.
The peak body representing business owners and lessees on Rottnest Island says its members have received positive feedback from visitors to the island about the new 120-room hotel planned for Longreach Bay.
The state government says a significant milestone has been reached with the completion of the 200th regional home for government employees funded under the Royalties for Regional scheme.
Premier Colin Barnett has announced the release of a large-scale development opportunity to revitalise Karratha's city centre as well as a plans to construct a new 2,500 home coastal community.
Pindan has been chosen to develop more than 300 houses on land next to LandCorp's existing Nickol estate in Karratha, while the state government has today also told local businesses they will be given priority at a different estate in the town.
South Hedland's main street is set for a makeover as part of the state government's $23 million Royalties for Regions project to revitalise the town centre.
Shell Australia chair Ann Pickard has dismissed recurring media and analyst speculation the energy giant was considering a renewed tilt at 34 per cent owned rival Woodside Petroleum, potentially in partnership with BHP Billiton.
CONSTRUCTION contractors John Holland and Broad Construction are among the winners from the surge in government and mining company spending on infrastructure in regional Western Australia.
Two Perth developers, Cedar Woods and Jaxon, are among nine developers to have successfully bid for land in the Pilbara Cities initiative at South Hedland.
