Asciano and the maritime union have ended a long-running dispute over wages and conditions at its waterfront terminals after both parties approved a new enterprise agreement.
The resources sector has welcomed the state government's plan to underground a series of power lines between Perth and Newman, a move it says will reduce significant costs and delays in moving larg
The state’s economic watchdog says electricity retailer Synergy would need to hike residential electricity bills by 23 per cent on average, or $353 per year, to ensure taxpayers are not covering th
Labor has accused the state government of secretly privatising Water Corporation services, after raising questions about a contracting deal that was announced by Transfield Services three months ag
Patrick Stevedores owner Asciano has applied to Fair Work Australia to resume conciliation talks with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) over an enterprise agreement dispute following strikes at
Mining giant Rio Tinto has awarded contracts collectively worth around $100 million to global power and automation technology group ABB, to construct 17 power distribution substations to support Ri
Western Australia’s business community has lashed out at the Barnett government’s plan to re-merge electricity utilities Verve and Synergy, calling it poor policy that would have a negative impact
Asciano's Patrick ports business has applied to Fair Work Australia to commence conciliation with the Maritime Union of Australia over an industrial dispute.
Developers of Western Australia's troubled $6 billion Oakajee port and rail project are hopeful it will go ahead after Japan's Mitsubishi took full control of the company today.
The insulation properties of wooden power poles deteriorate with age and power companies should consider more regular inspections to avoid the risk of fire, new research suggests.
Electricity prices in Western Australia will jump another five per cent next year, and power producer Verve and retailer Synergy will be merged, according to Premier Colin Barnett.
The state government has announced broad plans for a major shake-up of the state's ports, with planned mergers of regional port authorities, increased private sector investment, and the exclusion o
BHP Billiton and its partners have committed $US917 million ($A866 million) to a port project that could increase its Western Australian iron ore exports by 100 million tonnes each year.
The state government has formally committed to an expansion of Esperance Port, potentially increasing its export capacity by 20 million tonnes per year.
The operator of the Dampier to Bunbury natural gas pipeline has lodged an appeal with the Australian Competition Tribunal regarding the state Economic Regulation Authority’s proposed access arrange
The federal government has vowed to pursue companies that exclude Australian steel manufacturers from bidding for work on massive resources projects by using foreign standards.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will write to Premier Colin Barnett about reports the builder of Australia's largest infrastructure project is being directed to import Chinese equipment and services.
The state government will continue to work with Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) on planned infrastructure developments in the Mid West, despite OPR’s exclusive arrangement expiring on December 31, 2011
Malaga’s Hertel Modern has won a three-year, $90 million contract to provide paint, insulation and fireproofing services on Chevron’s Gorgon liquefied natural gas development.
Murchison Metals will be left with just a few exploration tenements and little funds if it pays shareholders with cash received from the $325 million sale of key assets to Mitsubishi.
A planned rail line linking Sundance Resources' $US4.7 billion ($A4.79 billion) Mbalam iron ore project in West Africa to a proposed new port is a step closer.
