Mark Beyer

A private exploration company chaired by Curtin University’s Brent McInnes has announced the discovery of a huge gas field that could underpin a new LNG plant in PNG.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss housing challenges facing the state's north west region.

A wave of investment in mining, energy and renewables is expected to sustain growth in the north-west.

Traffic controllers in WA are in line for a 38 per cent pay rise and contractors expect similar increases will apply across the board because of new tendering rules set by Main Roads.

Brandon Craig has been promoted to the role of BHP's president Americas, but the mining giant is yet to decide who will lead its most valuable asset: its WA iron ore business.

Global companies Metso and Weir Minerals and Perth firm Camco Engineering are leading a flurry of developments that will bring new jobs to Karratha and Port Hedland.

Rio Tinto has highlighted the importance of its giant Rhodes Ridge project in the Pilbara by approving a pre-feasibility study and outlining plans to spend $400 million on exploration.

Premier Roger Cook is expected to announce a three-year extension to operating subsidies paid to embattled miner Griffin Coal, with the total bill set to exceed $150 million.

The federal government has tabled more than 80 amendments to a contentious workplace relations Bill with some changes catching business groups by surprise.