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Special Reports 03 Feb 2014

Bankers in venture philanthropy push

SPECIAL REPORT: One of the Barnett government's most innovative social reforms, seeking to marry hard-nosed investment bankers with not-for-profit groups, is under review.

Opinion 03 Feb 2014

Opportunities and obstacles in Africa

Colin Barnett will be hoping his encouragement of Africa's mining sector doesn't come back to bite him.

Government 31 Jan 2014

Empty seats in key departments

With Treasury chief Tim Marney departing for a role in the mental health sector, the Barnett government faces the task of finding permanent senior executives for several key departments.

Mining 10 Jan 2014

SCEE wins $40m Rio port contract

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has been awarded a $40 million electrical and instrumentation contract at Rio Tinto's Cape Lambert Port B project in the Pilbara and says it is in negotiations with the mining giant to secure further works at the project.

Special Reports 19 Dec 2013

Rinehart stands out in year many found tough

FEATURE: Gina Rinehart's ability to maintain momentum at the Roy Hill project put the mining magnate at the top of our people of the year list.

Mining 18 Dec 2013

Woodside confirms $80bn Browse cost

Woodside has for the first time confirmed the high cost of its shelved James Price Point gas project, though the figure it has released is not directly comparable to the construction cost estimates for other LNG developments like Chevron's larger Gorgon development on Barrow Island.

Opinion 18 Dec 2013

Fiscal challenges lie ahead

The business sector got the governments it wanted in 2013 but it's unclear what policies they will deliver.

Financial Services 18 Dec 2013

CCI recruits Willmott as CEO

The state's peak business group has hired a former chief of staff to premier Colin Barnett as its new chief executive. Deidre Willmott will succeed James Pearson as CCI chief executive.

Property 06 Dec 2013

Karratha evolves to increase population

Karratha is undergoing a transition as more families move to town, attracted by the improved infrastructure and new housing developments.

Agribusiness 06 Dec 2013

$700m Ord plan closer with contract

The state government has formalised plans for Chinese group Shanghai Zhongfu to develop thousands of hectares of irrigated land in the Kimberley, more than a year after naming the company as its preferred proponent for the land.

Government 06 Dec 2013

Barnett shuffles deck as Grylls departs

The WA Nationals will retain the key regional development portfolio under a minor cabinet reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Brendon Grylls.

Opinion 04 Dec 2013

The changing face of influence

The recent publication of two listings of influential business leaders provided food for thought about the growing international influence on Western Australia.

Mining 02 Dec 2013

CITIC achieves first shipment at Sino Iron

CITIC Pacific says it is working hard to bring its Sino Iron project up to full production, after completing the first shipment of magnetite concentrate from the trouble-plagued development.

Opinion 02 Dec 2013

Assets sales to plug budget leaks

The state government is running the rule over assets for sale early next year.

27 Nov 2013

City Square to rival Melbourne’s Fed Square

Premier Colin Barnett has revealed his plans for City Square at Perth City Link to rival Melbourne's Federation Square.

Opinion 27 Nov 2013

Token red tape cuts not enough

The state government needs to tackle real regulatory minefields, like liquor licensing, and not just abolish redundant laws.

Government 26 Nov 2013

Mia Davies to replace Grylls in cabinet

Mia Davies has been elected deputy leader of the WA Nationals and will become a cabinet minister after beating Wendy Duncan in a party-room ballot.

Events 22 Nov 2013

UWA engineer named scientist of the year

Premier and science minister Colin Barnett has praised the efforts of the state's scientists and others in the field, at the Western Australian Science Awards ceremony last night.

Opinion 12 Nov 2013

Echoes of Burke for Barnett

It might be playing with fire to own a pair of asbestos gloves these days, but Colin Barnett should borrow a pair before finalising a red-hot deal to sell the Kwinana Bulk Terminal to building mate

Mining 08 Nov 2013

Chevron plans Elizabeth Quay move

Energy giant Chevron expects to start building a new Perth waterfront headquarters in three years time after the state government touted the oil and gas giant as the first major owner-occupier at Elizabeth Quay.

Video 11 Oct 2013

Weekly Video News Wrap

Government 08 Oct 2013

Council in dark on light rail route

The City of Perth says Premier Colin Barnett is yet to meet with the council to discuss light rail route options, with key stakeholders in the CBD split on the best option for the proposed project.

Government 02 Oct 2013

An agenda for change

It will be fascinating to see where Economic Regulation Authority chairman Lyndon Rowe takes his inquiry into micro-economic reform.

Financial Services 01 Oct 2013

Tax reform: playing the long game

Premier Colin Barnett and Treasurer Troy Buswell have embarked on a hazardous journey; they have

Energy 27 Sep 2013

Role of government needs clarity: CCI

Western Australia's peak industry body has called on the state government to commit to comprehensive tax and regulatory reforms to get the state's economy back on track.

Opinion 23 Sep 2013

Instability stalks Liberals

Bad economic news and some personnel mismanagement are putting pressure on Colin Barnett's leadership.

Video 20 Sep 2013

Weekly Video Wrap

Government 11 Sep 2013

Budget pressures for governments new and old

The governments of Tony Abbott and Colin Barnett face big challenges when it comes to cutting spending.

Video 23 Aug 2013

Weekly Video Wrap

This week in Business News: Woodside Petroleum makes progress in its floating LNG projects. This week's print edition looks at emerging opportunities for Indigenous businesses. Gold Fields announces the acquisition of 3 gold mines in the Yilgarn region