North-West

A Pilbara pastoralist is having to drill deeper to find water on his station which the state government draws from to supply Port Hedland.

A gas-fired plant in the Pilbara will get a $150 million upgrade to power Northern Star’s $1.3 billion Hemi gold project and back the rollout of renewable energy

Strong demand for temporary workforce accommodation in the Pilbara has driven a huge profit and dividend boost for Fleetwood Australia.

A commissioner should be put in charge of Port Hedland for “as long as possible”, Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson says, following the town’s mayor quitting his posting.

Former Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter has warned extremists are about to take over the Pilbara council as he pleads with the state government to appoint a commissioner.

An agreement needed to progress a $4 billion green iron plant in the Pilbara has not been nailed down, more than two years after the state government offered the land to proponents.

Salmon farmer Tassal has opened a barramundi nursery in Broome to boost supply to its Kimberley fish farm in the Buccaneer Archipelago.

Miners which don’t heed traditional owner concerns about water will face production constraints, costly infrastructure bills, and reputational damage, according to new research.

POSCO’s proposed $4.4-billion Pilbara green iron plant has been recommended for approval by the state’s environmental watchdog.

Exmouth’s whale shark tour industry has drawn union attention over alleged underpayment of staff.

A Pilbara council will take on a $56 million bank loan to help a developer build a 116-unit apartment complex which drew strong opposition from the public.

Rio Tinto will upgrade its Wickham Village accommodation in Karratha, with construction estimated to cost $16 million, and extend the operation for almost a decade.

Karratha is one step closer to getting a $45 million hardware and retail centre, including a 7,600 square metre-Bunnings warehouse, after a panel’s approval.

Rio Tinto will lay out an eight-decade project roadmap making clear its intentions in the Pilbara to appease cultural and environmental concerns, and ease regulatory delays.

West Perth-based Grounded Construction Group has received approval to build a $60 million workers village in South Hedland.

As Onslow Iron reaches nameplate capacity, the time has come for Mineral Resources to sink or swim.

A Pilbara native title body says the state government favours miners and urged Northern Star Resources to come back to the negotiating table over its wastewater plan.

Macro Metals and WA Limestone have bought a construction sand project near Derby from Kimberley Mineral Sands for $125,000.

Northern Star Resources is facing opposition from traditional owners over plans to discharge water from its Hemi gold project into an ephemeral Pilbara river.

A growing portfolio of mineral sands, gas and rare earths projects is driving the north-west’s resources future.

Members of a small community on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula are determined to do things their own way.

Innovation is only part of the story as the north-west pivots from diesel dependence to renewable energy.

Despite recent turmoil with international routes, leadership at Broome International Airport believes it has a strong future.

Two of Broome’s brightest business leaders, both 40under40 winners, discuss their vision for the region.

Broome’s $225 million floating port signals a new era for local trade, tourism and industry.

Plans to expand Cone Bay barramundi farming mark a fresh chapter for WA aquaculture, but locals know growth is never guaranteed.

A Broome grower is encouraging employment pathways to grow his off-season grapes and asparagus operation.

Community connection has played a major part in the success of Broome's newest entertainment venue.

The Shire of Broome has an ambitious $64 million proposal to solve its accommodation shortage, but funding issues mean the project has no clear timeline in sight.

Kimberley businesses remain optimistic despite persistent pressure on staffing and costs.

A British-owned explorer hopes to add some extra icing to its Pilbara iron ore project as it tries to woo one of its giant neighbours to unlock the deposit.

Residents of WA’s north-west will welcome news a Bunnings Warehouse has been proposed for Karratha.