Simon O'Brien

The state government has awarded two contracts valued at nearly $5 million to Southern Roads Services to upgrade highways near Mount Barker and Balingup.

A new expert group has been established by the state government to guide the future expansion of Fremantle Port.

Money and power go hand in hand, especially in a global financial crisis.

The state government has announced it would contract major Norwegian shipping company, Jebsens to provide shipping services to the state's North-West.

Greyhound Australia will tomorrow discuss the future of its Western Australian operations after saying the state's transport minister knocked back a request for help.

The construction of the Karara iron ore railway in the state's Mid-West is a step closer after State Parliament passed the Railway (Tilley to Karara) Bill 2010.

A Brookfield Multiplex and Laing O'Rourke joint venture and a joint venture between John Holland and GHD have been short-listed as the final proponents for the $600 million rail component of the Perth City Link Project.

MAIN Roads has awarded the first of seven new-style maintenance contracts as industry players finalise their pitch to win the remaining multi-million dollar deals.

Seven Group Holdings will seek a development partner next year to create a mixed-use commercial, residential and office precinct on inner city land made vacant by the demolition of the Perth Entertainment Centre.

Small businesses refusing to open on public holidays cannot be fined by the landlords, says Small Business Minister Simon O'Brien.

If you are a ‘glass half-full’ person, the LNG boom has presented great opportunities for local industry, but not everyone is happy.

Construction and contracting company Decmil Group has announced new contract wins collectively worth $137 million, including a major new deal with Fortescue Metals Group.

For all the political grandstanding over new rail or road projects, politicians need to remember it’s the taxpayers’ money they’re spending.

A parliamentary committee report on fracking in Western Australia has found that there is misinformation in the public debate on the issue and made 12 recommendations to the state government for regulating the industry.

Labor's chances of securing a working majority in Western Australia's Legislative Council have foundered after Liberal MP Simon O'Brien ruled out taking on the role of president .