The state government has announced it is expanding its office consolidation plan to the regions, with Mandurah, Busselton and Northam the first locales outside the metropolitan area to be included
Premier Colin Barnett has proposed the bulk of GST revenue should be distributed on a per capita basis, with the remainder distributed to the states based on need.
Integra Mining says it is on the lookout for potential acquisitions after securing a $20 million finance facility for its Randalls Gold project in the eastern Goldfields.
Analysts have raised concerns for Western Australian miners operating in Indonesia, after Intrepid Mines’ joint venture partner suspended operations at the Tujuh Bukit project in East Java.
Leighton Contractors has set up a new indigenous joint venture to deliver infrastructure works for the state government’s $517 million Ord River irrigation scheme.
The City of Fremantle has moved a step closer to becoming the state’s first local authority to ban plastic bags, and is in the process of recruiting more councils to also adopt the laws.
The Clontarf Foundation has announced a partnership with the Australian Gas Technology Conference & Exhibition to encourage more indigenous students to consider a career in oil and gas.
Stockbroker and funds manager Euroz has reported a sharp slump in earnings from last year’s very high levels, but it has still posted a profit, in contrast to the interim loss reported by competito
Gold miner Reed Resources has announced further changes to its board, with executive chairman David Reed stepping back into a non-executive role and Ian Junk and Peter Collins retiring from the boa
One day before it was due to be released, Environment Minister Bill Marmion has announced that he is seeking legal advice on the Environmental Protection Authority’s report into the proposed gas hu
Three new ministers have been elevated to state Cabinet and two have been demoted after Premier Colin Barnett took the opportunity, forced on him by Christian Porter's shock decision to step down,
Western Australian retailers are preparing to open their doors on Sundays, after legislation ushering in historic changes to retail trading hours passed through parliament yesterday.
The regulator overseeing the federal government's carbon tax has listed 46 additional organisations that will be liable, including Rio Tinto subsidiary Pilbara Iron and the City of Rockingham.
The state government has promised a more comfortable experience for spectators at Perth’s new multipurpose stadium, with wider seats and better viewing angles for supporters.
Gold explorer Doray Minerals has reached a milestone as it attempts to bring its Andy Well mine into production next year, unveiling a maiden high grade gold reserve today.
Rio Tinto-owned Energy Resources of Australia plans to spend $57 million on a prefeasibility study for an underground development at its Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory.
Former Midland Redevelopment Authority boss Kieran Kinsella has been appointed as chief executive of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, succeeding incumbent Tony Morgan.
More than 40,000 less people visited Western Australia from the eastern states for a holiday over the past year, prompting industry calls for more funding and support from the state government.
Somes Cooke partner Kevin Somes has been charged by the corporate watchdog for allegedly failing to be independent as an auditor and making false and misleading statements.
Six of the world's 30 most pricey cities for expatriate workers are in Australia, a survey has found, with Perth jumping 11 spots in the global ranking.
Motorists driving to the City of Perth will be slugged 20 cents extra per hour for parking, while property owners will be slugged an average of 6 per cent more in rates under the council’s new budg
The current treatment of mining royalties under the Minerals Resource Rent Tax is unsustainable, and should be addressed by a reduction in royalties with offsetting increases in Commonwealth paymen
BGC Construction will begin work next month on the $95 million redevelopment of nib Stadium, after the state government announced it as the successful bidder today.
