A joint venture between WBHO Infrastructure and NRW Holdings has been named the preferred proponent for $90 million of upgrades to the Mitchell Freeway.
Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines says the Pilbara miner is well placed to meet China's sustained demand for iron ore after posting record first-half shipments.
A final investment decision for Wesfarmers and SQM's proposed lithium project in WA has been delayed, as the joint venture undertakes further work to reduce its cost.
Perth-based Castillo Copper is considering divestment opportunities for a “sizeable” asset in NSW, including a potential spin-out into a new listed entity.
Australia's peak social services group is again urging the federal government to raise the long-term rate of JobSeeker, with the payment set to drop back to $40 a day in April.
A slew of external hires head up Virgin Australia's newly minted executive team, with outsiders named to key operational, corporate affairs and finance management roles.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Carmel Barbagallo, Christian Rasmussen, Helen Ockerby, Brad Haynes, Brent Fleeton, Nic Bowen, Amber Crosthwaite, Jennifer Keane, Rebekah O'Brien, John Guyer and Rob Donovan.
Our board moves wrap includes Caedmon Marriott, Tara Robson, Steven Wood, Silfia Morton, Irmgard Irminger-Finger, LingQuan Kong, Peter Hall, Mark Wheatley, Elena Macrides, Jon Latto, Carla Healy, and Jeffrey Lai.
The company behind franchises Just Jeans, Smiggle and Peter Alexander expects its first-half earnings to rise by as much as 85 per cent following a spike in online sales.
