The gas industry is accusing the federal government of "deliberate demand destruction" that is making the gas supply shock worse for households and industry.
Mineral Resources has hailed the latest results from its Lockyer gas project in the Perth Basin as the highest quality in the region, as it turns its exploration attention to the region’s oil potential.
Woodside Energy says it is in the final stages of striking a deal with the Western Australian government to make more gas available for the local market.
Mining services company Tasmea has forecast an increase in revenue to $435 million and net profit to $34 million as it prepares for a listing on the ASX.
A proposal to permanently expand the operating hours of the Kemerton gas power plant has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, as the state seeks to firm its energy future.
Woodside Energy has completed its sale of a 10 per cent interest in the Scarborough LNG project to Japanese interests, as the project’s development continues.
Spatial data services provider Veris will be involved in the Victorian state government's Digital Twin Victoria program, after successfully leading a 10-member consortium.
The City of Melville council has backed a business case to replace its library with a three-storey centre despite an estimated cost increase to nearly $60 million.
A state government-supported green hydrogen plant mooted for the outskirts of Northam has been knocked back over concerns it would not produce green hydrogen.
Cam Waugh will serve nine months in prison after being convicted of insider trading in Genesis Minerals shares, having prior knowledge of the company's funding package and board appointments.
An artificial intelligence and energy transition focused lab for interns to develop their skills has officially opened at the Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus.
The 10 per cent owner of the Shell-operated Prelude floating LNG project reported a post-tax loss of $US3.4 million ($5.2 million) in 2023, despite gross profit of almost $US76 million.
Seven Group Holdings has launched a vigorous attack on advisory firm Grant Samuel, whose report was used by Boral’s independent directors to oppose Seven’s takeover offer.
The local share market closed down 0.4 per cent, with losses for the technology and telecommunications sectors outweighing gains by oil and gas producers.
A rollcall of peak Western Australian industry groups is urging WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti to take a razor to payroll tax in this year’s state budget to help businesses struggling to cope with escalating costs.
A 5400-hectare parcel of land has been leased to Kununurra’s largest farmer in a boost long-held ambitions for the Ord to become a major cotton growing region.
Prominent Australians have urged Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to save sacred sites they say are at risk from a new gas export hub in Western Australia.
27 Mar 2024
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‘Deliberate demand destruction’ of gas stings consumers
The gas industry is accusing the federal government of "deliberate demand destruction" that is making the gas supply shock worse for households and industry.
MinRes casts eye to oil after ‘exceptional’ gas hit
Mineral Resources has hailed the latest results from its Lockyer gas project in the Perth Basin as the highest quality in the region, as it turns its exploration attention to the region’s oil potential.
Woodside Energy deal to secure domestic WA gas supply
Woodside Energy says it is in the final stages of striking a deal with the Western Australian government to make more gas available for the local market.
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EPA to review gas plant expansion plan
A proposal to permanently expand the operating hours of the Kemerton gas power plant has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, as the state seeks to firm its energy future.
Tassal gains $5m grant for barramundi farm growth
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Woodside completes Scarborough stake sale
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A new reforestation plan and increased focus on post-mining rehabilitation elevate protection of forests in the South West.
Marriott bullish on WA
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Melville backs $60m library centre plan
The City of Melville council has backed a business case to replace its library with a three-storey centre despite an estimated cost increase to nearly $60 million.
Government-backed hydrogen plant rejected
A state government-supported green hydrogen plant mooted for the outskirts of Northam has been knocked back over concerns it would not produce green hydrogen.
Leeuwin owners out of administration
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Waugh sentenced over Genesis insider trading
Cam Waugh will serve nine months in prison after being convicted of insider trading in Genesis Minerals shares, having prior knowledge of the company's funding package and board appointments.
Rio Tinto commits $10m for Tom Price oval project
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ECU, IBM open workplace training lab
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Many Peaks shares jump 173.9pc
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Kogas results offer Prelude LNG insight
The 10 per cent owner of the Shell-operated Prelude floating LNG project reported a post-tax loss of $US3.4 million ($5.2 million) in 2023, despite gross profit of almost $US76 million.
Celsius’ $250m Shenton Park apartments approved
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Seven criticises Boral report
Seven Group Holdings has launched a vigorous attack on advisory firm Grant Samuel, whose report was used by Boral’s independent directors to oppose Seven’s takeover offer.
Tech sell-off leads Australian shares modestly lower
The local share market closed down 0.4 per cent, with losses for the technology and telecommunications sectors outweighing gains by oil and gas producers.
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Ord farmland expands to NT border
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Call to block Woodside’s $50bn gas peninsula expansion
Prominent Australians have urged Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to save sacred sites they say are at risk from a new gas export hub in Western Australia.