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The head of the Economic Regulation Authority Lyndon Rowe has been appointed full-time chairman of Synergy.

Origin Energy has completed its acquisition of Karoon Gas’s 40 per cent interest in its Browse Basin permits, which include the Poseidon gas discovery.

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The Civil Contractors Federation Western Australia has backed a Productivity Commission report recommending large infrastructure projects be unbundled into smaller packages to encourage competition among contractors.

South African engineering firm DRA has partnered with Perth mine planning consultancy Orelogy, one week after buying collapsed Forge Group’s North American asset, Taggart Global.

New warnings have emerged electricity prices could rise if Western Australia adopts an east-coast style energy market, according to a report commissioned by a private operator.

An intended strike by tugboat engineers at Port Hedland, which had threatened to stop exports of iron ore worth $100 million a day, has been called off because of a technicality.

Strike action has been averted at Esperance Port, but is set to occur at Port Hedland.

The City of Perth and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority have formalised an agreement to cooperate on planning developments such as Elizabeth Quay, Perth City Link and the Riverside project.

P&O Cruises has extended its winter cruising period in Western Australia, announcing a raft of cruises set for next year that it says will deliver more than $15 million in economic benefit to the state.

Mining services entrepreneurs Peter Bartlett and Ron Sayers met in the Supreme Court again today for the start of their new tax fraud trial, following a hung jury verdict in November.

US-based oil and gas company Apache Corporation has admitted it intends to completely exit liquefied natural gas projects, including its 13 per cent interest in Chevron’s Wheatstone project.

A joint venture between Downer EDI and German train manufacturer Bombardier Transportation has secured a $40 million contract to supply maintenance services on 22 new Public Transport Authority tra

The heads of Western Australians universities have publicly warned the proposed legislative changes to higher education could reduce the level of public good universities provide and threaten more expensive fields of study such as medicine and science.

The private developer of a 150 megawatt power station with contracts to Fortescue Metals Group has announced the all inclusive cost of the project will be $570 million.

Former Newmont Mining Australian exploration director Lynda Daley has been appointed managing director of gold, base metals and nickel explorer Sipa Resources.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has recorded higher production output but a decline in its current order book to $US65 million.

The legal battle between Clive Palmer and business partner CITIC Pacific has taken a new twist with the Chinese group suing the mining entrepreneur-turned-politician personally over the alleged removal of about $12 million from a trust account.

Mid-tier iron ore miner Mineral Resources’ $70 million investment in six new trains has kicked off its stated 20-year commitment to the Yilgarn region.

Departing Synergy board member Keith Spence has told Business News the merger of Synergy and Verve had already delivered $70 million in savings.

The City of Perth and IBM will meet with businesses and agencies over the next three weeks as the council seeks to improve the city’s infrastructure and planning, as well as create a 3D portal for investors.

There are lots of job options out there, you just need to know where to look.

The look of the new 60,000-seat Perth stadium to be built in Burswood was unveiled today by Premier Colin Barnett, who guaranteed it would be open in time for the 2018 AFL season.

Affordable housing options near Cockburn are being built in as little as 10 days, according to modular builder Hickory Group which has started the assembly of a six-storey building with 77 apartments.

Deloitte, BGC and FIFO Families have delved into the world of virtual reality technologies in an attempt to break down the distance barrier for families with parents who are fly-in, fly-out workers.

Global investment bank Pareto Securities has opened its first office in Perth, with plans to supply bond finance to resources companies based in Australia.

Oil exploration minnow IPB Petroleum has picked up the pace in its grand plan to get noticed by large producers.

Western Australia’s cruise industry is set to surge as it seeks to capitalise on the state’s proximity to Asian holiday destinations, according to cruise ship operator Princess Cruises.

A record amount of money is due to be spent in Western Australia by people attending upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

Western Australia’s monopoly electricity network provider has been warned it may be facing a Kodak moment as consumers demand changes to how electricity is made and moved around the state.

Geraldton-based Bhagwan Marine has become Australia’s largest vessel hire business with the acquisition of Brisbane-based MDT Maritime.