Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s philanthropic foundation has revealed extensive job cuts and spending cutbacks implemented last year as part of a planned restructure.
Austrian company STRABAG has completed the acquisition of family-owned contractor Georgiou Group two months after revealing negotiations were underway.
The developer and building materials company have teamed up via the state government’s market led pathway, as the government continues to roll out its $80 million infrastructure fund.
BP has shelved its $600 million renewable fuel hub at Kwinana, in a move it says was taken to improve capital efficiency and align with government policies.
Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena says the state will one day need a standalone hardcourt sport facility, as his team shapes up to be blocked from RAC Arena despite being its anchor tenant.
The Tonkin Extension Alliance consortium has been awarded a contract to deliver the $1 billion Tonkin Highway extension and Thomas Road upgrade project.
The state government has awarded a contract for the first of two multi-storey car parks at the proposed Women and Babies Hospital while also acknowledging issues with congestion.
Mineral Resources remains upbeat about its financial position as market forces and the fallout from founder Chris Ellison’s tax affairs weigh on the business.
The state’s workplace safety regulator has opened two investigations after one worker sustained critical injuries and another suffered serious injuries at a separate incident.
Strike Energy has not ruled out asset divestment as part of a strategic review of its operations, while its new management prepares to meet joint venture partner Hancock Prospecting today.
Premier Roger Cook still expects BP to deliver on its $600 million Kwinana biofuels refinery plan, after yesterday’s announcement that the project would be “rephased”.
Hancock Prospecting spent $500,000 on donations to arms of the Liberal Party last financial year, in search of a government "more attuned to Australians".
Wesfarmers and Coogee Chemicals will proceed on the expansion of the sodium cyanide production hub in Kwinana, after reaching a final investment decision.
WA Labor says it will spend $150 million on a vanadium battery to support the at-times fragile Kalgoorlie power network, if it retains government at the March state election.
Former City of Nedlands mayor Cilla De Lacy has put her hat in the ring as an independent for the seat of Nedlands, in a move inspired by – but separate of – the national Teal movement.
Perth has been announced as one of seven host cities for the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup, although costs in relation to attracting matches has not been publicly disclosed.
