The next three weeks will be crucial to iron ore’s fortunes as cash-strapped Chinese steel mills grapple with tight profit margins and a contracting domestic property sector.
On Close the Gap Day, March 21, 2024, we highlight the work organisations are doing to push for better outcomes and recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Around 150 workers at CIMIC Group subsidiary UGL have been stood down at Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium plant expansion, with the contractor’s role on the project coming to an end.
ASIC chairman Joe Longo has called on company directors to comply with their duties, admitting the role was difficult amid developments in technology and ESG but not impossible.
The state government believes a $21.5 million investment to support 150 new construction apprenticeships will boost the sector in WA, but concedes there are continued challenges.
An officer of WA's corruption watchdog used her position to have an intimate relationship with an informant, the inspector overseeing the body has found.
A Fortescue Energy plan to erect 10 wind turbines under the flight path into the eastern Wheatbelt town of Southern Cross has been knocked back by state planners.
The auditor-general has called on the state government to ensure transparency and accountability across community-level sport and recreation funding decisions.
St John of God Health Care will expand its Murdoch hospital to include a five-storey mental health facility, after the state’s peak planning body greenlit its $98.6 million proposal.
A surge in overseas migration and continued strong interstate migration has resulted in Western Australia’s population growing at its fastest rate in 14 years.
Travellers over the Easter school holiday are facing disruptions after the United Firefighters Association Aviation Branch announced plans to take protected industrial action.
A lawyer for Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy has questioned CITIC Pacific Mining’s claim of urgency in the latter’s bid to speed up the legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of WA.
A boom in jobs has pushed down Australia’s unemployment rate and prompted economists to trim their interest rate outlook though some have cast doubt on the data.
Essentials like rent and groceries cost significantly more in many remote regions compared to Perth, an issue that needs to be addressed by national and state-wide policies, according to a leading charity.
Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after pledging more than $4.6 billion to help bolster construction in the UK.
Financial services provider Pioneer Credit will raise $10 million in a bid to further its growth opportunities throughout the remainder of the 2024 financial year.
Perdaman chair Vikas Rambal announced the company has placed almost $US1 billion of procurement orders for the $6.4 billion urea project, among other topics at a Business News event.
Western Australian innovators will be thrust onto the small screen on a new series showcasing ideas born in the state that could solve pressing global issues.
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Jobless rate falls to 3.7 per cent from 4.1 per cent
Australia's jobless rate has fallen to 3.7 per cent, from 4.1 per cent, and back to where it was six months ago.
Confidence test looms for iron ore price
The next three weeks will be crucial to iron ore’s fortunes as cash-strapped Chinese steel mills grapple with tight profit margins and a contracting domestic property sector.
Outreach programs push to close gap in regions
On Close the Gap Day, March 21, 2024, we highlight the work organisations are doing to push for better outcomes and recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
UGL’s $330m Kemerton contract scrapped
Around 150 workers at CIMIC Group subsidiary UGL have been stood down at Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium plant expansion, with the contractor’s role on the project coming to an end.
100 Women marks decade of delivering
The grants from WA philanthropic organisation 100 Women have improved the lives of more than 37,100 women and girls.
Sierra receives 249D notice
Sierra Rutile has received a section 249D notice from major shareholder PRM Services, under US-based investment entity Gerald Group.
ASIC chair urges directors to act honestly
ASIC chairman Joe Longo has called on company directors to comply with their duties, admitting the role was difficult amid developments in technology and ESG but not impossible.
Govt tips in $21m for construction apprentices
The state government believes a $21.5 million investment to support 150 new construction apprenticeships will boost the sector in WA, but concedes there are continued challenges.
Leeuwin and the art of subtle refinement
There’s a lot more to Leeuwin Estate’s latest Art Series than just its famous chardonnay although that, too, has been refined.
A220 offers added range, reduced burn
A striking paint job isn’t all that sets the QantasLink Airbus A220 apart.
Corruption watchdog officer slept with source: report
An officer of WA's corruption watchdog used her position to have an intimate relationship with an informant, the inspector overseeing the body has found.
National award for Witchcliffe Ecovillage
The Perron Group joint venture has been recognised for its sustainability, as one of several WA projects to win at the UDIA national awards.
Fortescue wind farm on town flight path rejected
A Fortescue Energy plan to erect 10 wind turbines under the flight path into the eastern Wheatbelt town of Southern Cross has been knocked back by state planners.
Greater transparency on sport funding
The auditor-general has called on the state government to ensure transparency and accountability across community-level sport and recreation funding decisions.
WAPC approves $99m Murdoch hospital plan
St John of God Health Care will expand its Murdoch hospital to include a five-storey mental health facility, after the state’s peak planning body greenlit its $98.6 million proposal.
WA leads national population growth
A surge in overseas migration and continued strong interstate migration has resulted in Western Australia’s population growing at its fastest rate in 14 years.
BCI secures offtake deal
BCI Minerals has notched an offtake agreement with an Indonesia chemical and infrastructure company for salt to be produced from its Mardie project.
School holidays travel threat
Travellers over the Easter school holiday are facing disruptions after the United Firefighters Association Aviation Branch announced plans to take protected industrial action.
Mineralogy doubts CITIC’s urgency in court
A lawyer for Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy has questioned CITIC Pacific Mining’s claim of urgency in the latter’s bid to speed up the legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of WA.
Aust shares rally after Fed stays course on rate cuts
The ASX200 has risen 1.1 per cent to finish at a two-week high after the Fed stood pat on its projections for three rate cuts this year.
At Close of Business Podcast March 21
Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss philanthropic organisation 100 Women.
Genesis reveals five-year plan
Genesis Minerals has unveiled its five-year strategic plan, flagging a desire to become a major ASX-listed gold producer.
Jobless rate falls to 3.7pc
A boom in jobs has pushed down Australia’s unemployment rate and prompted economists to trim their interest rate outlook though some have cast doubt on the data.
Partnerships bridge remote community gaps
Essentials like rent and groceries cost significantly more in many remote regions compared to Perth, an issue that needs to be addressed by national and state-wide policies, according to a leading charity.
New lounge a premium experience
The new SilverKris Lounge and additional daily flights add to Singapore Airline’s relationship with WA.
Australia gives UK $4.6bn to boost AUKUS subs build
Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after pledging more than $4.6 billion to help bolster construction in the UK.
Pioneer taps investors for $10m
Financial services provider Pioneer Credit will raise $10 million in a bid to further its growth opportunities throughout the remainder of the 2024 financial year.
Rambal updates $6.4bn urea project, future plans
Perdaman chair Vikas Rambal announced the company has placed almost $US1 billion of procurement orders for the $6.4 billion urea project, among other topics at a Business News event.
TV series to showcase WA tech innovators
Western Australian innovators will be thrust onto the small screen on a new series showcasing ideas born in the state that could solve pressing global issues.