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.
A shiny $10 million workshop has been opened at the Kalgoorlie TAFE campus to foster a realistic training environment for students learning heavy plant and engineering skills.
Payroll tax would be reduced for small and medium businesses and the threshold increased to $1.3 million should the WA Nationals form government at the 2025 state election.
The partnership between BHP and the Department of Education will continue for a further 12 months, with millions of dollars committed to extend a program in the Pilbara.
Jointly run government agencies Lotterywest and Healthway will be hoping for leadership stability after Colin Smith was given a five-year contract as chief executive.
Shuttered residential building company Beyond Builders has been ordered to pay $55,000 after a homeowner launched legal action over construction delays.
Two groups of contractors have been shortlisted for the first stage of the state government's $1 billion road upgrade project to extend Tonkin Highway and upgrade Thomas Road.
Financiers are more upbeat on climate investment as Australia charts a clearer course, but nuclear reactors are not where they want to put superannuation money.
OreCorp's Board has unanimously recommended that its shareholders accept an amended takeover proposal from Perseus Mining, in the absence of a superior offer.
The Liberal Party of WA has finalised the top 18 spots on its Legislative Council ticket, as the state approaches its first election without multi-member electoral regions in 2025.
Nev Power has been appointed as chairman of Future Battery Minerals as the company announced an 85 per cent acquisition of Coolgardie Nickel, a subsidiary of Corazon Mining.
Warriedar Resources will raise $6 million in order to increase resource growth at its Golden Range gold project, located in Western Australia's Murchison region.
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.
Accelerating progress in gender equity
Business News spoke to five influential professional women about their workplace experiences and the importance of gender representation.
Kalgoorlie TAFE gets $10m workshop
A shiny $10 million workshop has been opened at the Kalgoorlie TAFE campus to foster a realistic training environment for students learning heavy plant and engineering skills.
Nationals pledge to cut payroll tax
Payroll tax would be reduced for small and medium businesses and the threshold increased to $1.3 million should the WA Nationals form government at the 2025 state election.
BHP commits $3m to Pilbara education
The partnership between BHP and the Department of Education will continue for a further 12 months, with millions of dollars committed to extend a program in the Pilbara.
Providers struggle to get in on the Act
Legislation can only be effective if it is backed up by action on the ground, and the aged care sector is struggling to deliver.
New CEO for Lotterywest and Healthway
Jointly run government agencies Lotterywest and Healthway will be hoping for leadership stability after Colin Smith was given a five-year contract as chief executive.
Perth builder ordered to repay homeowner
Shuttered residential building company Beyond Builders has been ordered to pay $55,000 after a homeowner launched legal action over construction delays.
Contractors shortlisted for $1bn road upgrades
Two groups of contractors have been shortlisted for the first stage of the state government's $1 billion road upgrade project to extend Tonkin Highway and upgrade Thomas Road.
EVM Nickel administrators flag assets sale
Administrators of EVM Nickel have succeeded in securing a four-month extension to potentially start a sales campaign for the company’s mining assets.
Qube calls for Mandogalup rezone
The land developer says Alcoa’s curtailment of its operations was a “slap in the face” to landholders around the site.
Australian shares slip but finish the week in front
The ASX200 finished down on Friday but ended the week up 1.1 per cent following Thursday's rally.
Mark My Words March 22 2024
Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss new economic data, an update on Perdaman's $6.4 billion urea project, green steel plans, job cuts and more.
At Close Of Business Podcast March 22 2024
Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss five inspirational women inducted into the WA Women's Hall of Fame.
Nats pick farmers for key regional seats
Manjimup Chamber of Commerce president Bevan Eatts has been chosen as the WA Nationals’ man to win back a prized country seat in the state’s south.
Financiers shun nuclear, upbeat on climate investment
Financiers are more upbeat on climate investment as Australia charts a clearer course, but nuclear reactors are not where they want to put superannuation money.
ANZ will pay $57.5m in credit card interest lawsuit
ANZ is paying to settle a lawsuit alleging the bank retrospectively cancelled credit card customers' interest-free periods.
OreCorp recommends Perseus offer
OreCorp's Board has unanimously recommended that its shareholders accept an amended takeover proposal from Perseus Mining, in the absence of a superior offer.
MMA Offshore receives $1bn takeover offer
Marine services supplier MMA Offshore has entered into a $1.03 billion scheme implementation deed with Singapore private equity firm Seraya Partners.
Libs settle on top Upper House ticket spots
The Liberal Party of WA has finalised the top 18 spots on its Legislative Council ticket, as the state approaches its first election without multi-member electoral regions in 2025.
Iron ore junior looks to salt for export hopes
A junior Pilbara iron ore company is casting its net wide - including to prospective salt miners – in the search for port space to boost its exports.
Future Battery flags $9.5m deal, elevates Power
Nev Power has been appointed as chairman of Future Battery Minerals as the company announced an 85 per cent acquisition of Coolgardie Nickel, a subsidiary of Corazon Mining.
Warriedar taps investors for $6m
Warriedar Resources will raise $6 million in order to increase resource growth at its Golden Range gold project, located in Western Australia's Murchison region.
State govt to operate shuttered Bethesda clinic
The state government has signed a three-year lease to operate the shuttered Bethesda mental health clinic in Cockburn.