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.
The proposed East Perth primary school is the latest addition to the list of disputes between the City of Perth and the state government, with the status of the site in limbo.
Aspiring junior Black Rock Mining has announced it will raise $10 million in order to finalise preparations at its Mahenge graphite project in Tanzania, prior to its final investment decision release.
Constraints which blocked Karratha residents and businesses from connecting residential solar to the North West Interconnect System grid have been removed, Horizon Power has revealed.
Canadian company North American Construction Group has appointed prominent director Vanessa Guthrie to its board, months after expanding into Western Australia and Queensland through a major acquisiti
It was a case of third time lucky for Locus Development Group after an assessment panel approved its redesigned Fremantle townhouses that were estimated to cost $38 million.
WA’s government-owned ports and offshore project expertise place it in the box seat to build an offshore wind industry, but consultation will have to improve.
Arrow Minerals has secured 100 per cent ownership of the Simandou North Iron project in Guinea, after acquiring a remaining 66.7 per cent stake in Amalgamated Minerals.
A day after confirming its intention to acquire Linden Gold Alliance, Brightstar Resources has announced it will raise $12 million, primarily to develop its Menzies and Laverton gold projects.
Bibra Lake-based contractor Mineral Mining Services has notched a $200 million contract with Silver Lake Resources at its gold asset in the Goldfields.
Tender documents for a Mandurah permanent housing development have detailed plans for a six-storey residential and support services complex, four years after it was first announced.
Education Minister Tony Buti has doubled down on the state government’s plan for an East Perth primary school despite the City of Perth’s refusal to give up the site.
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the most influential figures in Western Australia.
Plus: Primary school limbo; Bunbury windfarm potential, and Property Council's calls.
Adelaide-based Perth Basin gas play Beach Energy will slash its workforce by 30 per cent, following a strategic review into its operations in the east and west coast gas markets.
Sierra Rutile directors have formed a preliminary view that an on-market takeover from US-based Gerald Group, which owns bidder PRM Services, is an opportunistic and inadequate offer.
Agribusiness Cargill Australia and the state government are in talks over a potential canola crushing plant which could feed a biofuels hub in Kwinana.
Western Australia’s move away from coal-fired power will push the state into a gas supply shortage in the early 2030s, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.
28 Mar 2024
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Payroll tax in WA lobby groups’ sights
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.
Ord farmland expands to NT border
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.
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.
Perth council, WA govt in East Perth school row
The proposed East Perth primary school is the latest addition to the list of disputes between the City of Perth and the state government, with the status of the site in limbo.
APM takeover deal falls over
APM Human Services has gone into a trading halt after revealing the $1.8 billion takeover offer from private equity group CVC has fallen over.
Business rises in power balance shift
Plenty has shifted in Business News’ annual look at WA’s 50 most influential figures, with changes starting at the top of the list.
Black Rock taps investors for $10m
Aspiring junior Black Rock Mining has announced it will raise $10 million in order to finalise preparations at its Mahenge graphite project in Tanzania, prior to its final investment decision release.
Housing market woes highlighted in policy agendas
The Property Council of Australia and Shelter WA have released their state election platforms, painting a bleak picture of the state’s housing sector.
Rooftop solar cap removed in Pilbara towns
Constraints which blocked Karratha residents and businesses from connecting residential solar to the North West Interconnect System grid have been removed, Horizon Power has revealed.
Canadian contractor lifts Australian presence
Canadian company North American Construction Group has appointed prominent director Vanessa Guthrie to its board, months after expanding into Western Australia and Queensland through a major acquisiti
Locus’ $38m Freo townhouses approved
It was a case of third time lucky for Locus Development Group after an assessment panel approved its redesigned Fremantle townhouses that were estimated to cost $38 million.
Bunbury port buoys offshore windfarm prospects
WA’s government-owned ports and offshore project expertise place it in the box seat to build an offshore wind industry, but consultation will have to improve.
Arrow acquires Guinea-based project
Arrow Minerals has secured 100 per cent ownership of the Simandou North Iron project in Guinea, after acquiring a remaining 66.7 per cent stake in Amalgamated Minerals.
Brightstar raises $12 million
A day after confirming its intention to acquire Linden Gold Alliance, Brightstar Resources has announced it will raise $12 million, primarily to develop its Menzies and Laverton gold projects.
Mineral Mining Services wins $200m contract
Bibra Lake-based contractor Mineral Mining Services has notched a $200 million contract with Silver Lake Resources at its gold asset in the Goldfields.
Mandurah Common Ground development progresses
Tender documents for a Mandurah permanent housing development have detailed plans for a six-storey residential and support services complex, four years after it was first announced.
East Perth school site in limbo
Education Minister Tony Buti has doubled down on the state government’s plan for an East Perth primary school despite the City of Perth’s refusal to give up the site.
Bringing AI benefits to business
As AI rises, the sourcing, securing and use of data remains problematic for many smaller businesses.
Australian shares gain ground after domestic CPI report
The ASX200 has finished up 0.5 per cent - its highest level in almost three weeks - after February inflation came in slightly under expectations.
At Close of Business podcast March 27 2024
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the most influential figures in Western Australia. Plus: Primary school limbo; Bunbury windfarm potential, and Property Council's calls.
Coal heartland to receive major solar energy investment
As Australia pushes towards a more sustainable economy, the government will pump $1 billion into solar energy support to make panels at home.
Broome-to-Singapore direct flights secured
The North West's regional tourism hub of Broome will soon be reconnected to Singapore, with biweekly direct flights set to commence in June.
Ramelius ends discussions with Karora
Gold producer Ramelius Resources has confirmed it will not pursue a merger with Toronto-listed Karora Resources.
Karratha channels Wizard of Oz to fix housing woes
A Pilbara local government could subsidise housing developments in a fresh attempt to solve a crippling accommodation shortage in the booming town.
Beach Energy to slash jobs
Adelaide-based Perth Basin gas play Beach Energy will slash its workforce by 30 per cent, following a strategic review into its operations in the east and west coast gas markets.
Westralia tenant revealed
A flexible workspace provider has finalised a deal to move into GDI Property Group’s WS2 tower at Westralia Square.
Sierra directors form preliminary view
Sierra Rutile directors have formed a preliminary view that an on-market takeover from US-based Gerald Group, which owns bidder PRM Services, is an opportunistic and inadequate offer.
Cargill investigating canola crushing plant in Kwinana
Agribusiness Cargill Australia and the state government are in talks over a potential canola crushing plant which could feed a biofuels hub in Kwinana.
Further warnings on gas shortfall
Western Australia’s move away from coal-fired power will push the state into a gas supply shortage in the early 2030s, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.