The West Australian mining watchdog has started legal proceedings against gas giant Santos over an oil spill that allegedly killed several dolphins off the state's Pilbara coast. The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has alleged Santos did not operate its licensed pipeline in "a proper and workmanlike manner" to prevent the spill in March 2022. "The benefits …
Bumper iron ore royalties have helped Western Australia forecast a budget surplus of $1.2 billion this financial year, despite the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Treasury anticipating the state's hard border will be down sometime between April and June next year. Key points: WA is forecasting budget surpluses for the next four years The centrepiece of the Budget …