The ongoing strike at Woodside Petroleum's Pluto project appears to have ballooned from the motelling issue as suspicions of the unions' involvement with the unlawful industrial action continue.
A mining lobby group has hit out at the selective leaks and ongoing speculation over recommendations from the Henry Tax Review, saying it is undermining already vulnerable investor confidence.
Perth businessman Rick Hart, better known for his namesake retail outlets, is excited about his next venture outside of retail, crossing over to the resources sector as chairman of new gold exploration company, Renaissance Minerals.
Woodside Petroleum has brought into question the effectiveness of the new workplace relations system after the majority of the workforce at the $12 billion Pluto project voted to extend an illegal strike to Saturday.
Shares in engine technology group Orbital Corp surged higher today after it reached an agreement with the state government to restructure a $19 million loan.
Chevron's long-term plans for its $43 billion Gorgon project have been given a boost today after the discovery of gas in the Greater Gorgon area in the Carnarvon Basin.
Western Australia's economy is forecast to grow by 1.5 per cent this financial year while the unemployment rate is tipped to fall to 4 per cent in four years time, according to new forecasts by the state's Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.
Reed Resources' executive chairman David Reed says he has no knowledge of any possible takeover proposal after speculation surfaced the company could be a likely takeover target.
Up to 2,000 workers from Woodside Petroleum's $12 billion Pluto project have taken to the streets of Karratha to demonstrate their anger over the company's plans to implement a "motelling" arrangement.
Shares in Perth-based Venus Resources surged as much as 67 per cent after it signed two binding deals, valued at $12 million, with a subsidiary of Shandong Provincial Bureau of Geology and Minerals.
Project engineering outfit Emerson Stewart Group expects to boost its annual revenue by $17 million after it today announced a $9 million merger with private WA company Whelans.
A NEW player is set to join the state’s fitness sector following the acquisition of several local Zest Health Clubs, listed as a going concern, by a Sydney-based company.
Western Australia's universities have received a total of $138.4 million from the federal government as part of its investment in higher education research.
The recovery in the state's housing market is expected to boost sales of Viento Group's property developments in Southern River and Henley Brook, which hold a combined 855 lots.
Treasurer Troy Buswell today confirmed that the state government was planning a number of infrastructure projects for delivery as public private partnerships, an arrangement that some oppose.
Perth-based Pacific Energy has signed a new electricity supply contract with Regis Resources to build, own and maintain the Duketon gold project power station.
Litigation funder IMF (Australia) says a federal government decision to overturn a High Court ruling on the Sons of Gwalia case will not affect past and present proceedings.
Modular builder Nomad Building Solutions has today announced the appointment of Brett McDonald for the newly created chief executive role for the eastern states.
Shares in Port Bouvard are expected to resume trading early next month as the property developer starts talks with potential cornerstone investors in Australia and overseas.
The state government has committed $29 million to Western Australia's ageing grain freight network and has called on farmers and bulk handlers to use rail lines rather than roads to transport grain.
Shares in Enterprise Metals have more than doubled today after the West Perth-based explorer uncovered a new, 30 kilometre long uranium target in WA that could be similar to BHP Billiton's Yeelirrie deposit.
The City of Perth's planning committee has proposed inviting various local design firms to develop ideas to change the city's image, picking 12 spots, including Jacobs Ladder and Langley Park, as areas that could be enhanced.
Takeover target Dioro Exploration has recommended shareholders reject Ramelius Resources' offer, paving the way for rival bidder Avoca Resources to gain control.
The state environment watchdog has today recommended the expansion of the Albany Port, paving the way for Grange Resources to achieve operational efficiencies for its Southdown magnetite iron project.
The building watchdog has lodged new proceedings against unionist Joe McDonald, its second in as many days, for alleged unlawful industrial action at the Herdsman Business Park site.
