Energy

Woodside aims to build on production record

Woodside Energy chief executive Meg O'Neill says the company is 'off to the races' at its Scarborough energy project, after recording record production in its first year post-BHP Petroleum merger.

Energy

Private plant knocked back for Kalgoorlie power bid

The power plant that supported Kalgoorlie during last week's power outage was, in 2023, rejected by the state government in favour of its own facility, which tripped when it was needed.

Mining, Regulation

Waugh pleads guilty to Genesis insider trading

Cottesloe analyst Cameron Waugh has pleaded guilty to insider trading in Genesis Minerals' shares while a string of other charges against him was dismissed.

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Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the rise of student accommodation in the Perth CBD.

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Property

Perth's office vacancy tightens

The city's office occupancy rates have improved, while national vacancy rates are at their highest in close to three decades.

Mining

Prices plummet as Pilbara prepares for next 'rodeo'

The average realised price of spodumene concentrate from Pilbara Minerals' Pilgangoora lithium project fell 50 per cent in the December quarter, but the company is optimistic about the commodity's future.

Deals, Property

BWP to takeover Newmark in $250m deal

Bunnings warehouses landlord BWP Trust has flagged a merger with Newmark Property in a $250 million deal, set to create an 84-asset portfolio worth $3.5 billion.

Tourism

Historic Pinjarra pub to reopen in spring

The doors to Pinjarra's 158-year-old Exchange Hotel will be thrown open this spring for the first time in 16 years in what the local shire hopes will prove a boon for tourism.

Energy

Long-serving Woodside directors to retire

Woodside Energy has revealed directors Frank Cooper and Gene Tilbrook will retire in April, while former state treasurer Ben Wyatt has joined the organisation's audit and risk committee.

Regulation

Former Continental Coal secretary in court

Former Continental Coal company secretary Jane Flegg has pleaded guilty to three charges including stealing more than $2 million, the corporate watchdog says.

Transport & Logistics

Toll charged after airport worker injury

WorkSafe has charged Toll Transport with failing to provide a safe environment after a worker was left with permanent leg injuries at the company's Perth Airport premises.

Oil & Gas

Major hydrogen project referred to EPA

Perth-based Province Resources has referred its ambitious plan to build a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia project in the Gascoyne to the environmental watchdog.

Mining

Northern Star on track amid Kalgoorlie power outages

Recent power outages in Kalgoorlie have failed to deter Northern Star Resources from remaining on course to achieve its production guidance for the 2024 financial year, according to managing director Stuart Tonkin.

News

Average weekly wage increases in Western Australia

Western Australian workers enjoy the third highest average weekly cash earnings in Australia, according to data released by Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.

Mining

Bannerman keen to add flagship project value

Uranium explorer Bannerman Energy said on Wednesday it was considering various funding sources to add value to its flagship Etango project, located in western Namibia.

Food & Wine, Government

Woolworths CEO defends Australia Day merchandise choice

Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci has backed the supermarket's choice not to stock Australia Day merchandise as staff report more and more abuse.

Property

Optimal time for student housing

Market conditions have paved the way for more developers to operate in Perth's student accommodation sector.

Education, Opinion

VC hunt delivers challenges, rewards

Both a global hunt and homegrown talent have benefits and disadvantages when it comes to choosing university leadership.

Opinion

Dig and ship a non-starter for energy future

Although home to many in-demand critical minerals, Australia currently lacks sufficient investment in the sector.

News

Miners outweigh broader losses to keep ASX200 steady

The local share market has finished flat after resurgent mining stocks cancelled widespread losses in other sectors.

Surefire Resources has developed a “breakthrough” metallurgical process which has yielded extraction rates of 91 per cent vanadium and 88 per cent titanium from its Victory Bore magnetite concentrate in WA’s Midwest. The company says its provisionally patented technology alleviates the need for standard vanadium industry pre-treatment processing and will be incorporated into its developing Victory Bore operations where its economic, operational and environmental benefits will be evaluated.

Octava Minerals will pick up the Byro rare earths and lithium project in WA’s Gascoyne after agreeing to purchase 100 per cent of the shares in private company Byro Mining. The conditional agreement will see Octava undertake due diligence on two exploration licenses at the project which has some tantalising historic exploration hits from drill cuttings peaking at 388ppm lithium oxide and 501ppm total rare earth oxides.

Buxton Resources says it has seen intense porphyry style veining along with evidence of copper mineralisation in outcrop at its 100 per cent owned Sun Devil prospect in Arizona. The prospect is part of the larger Copper Wolf project and remains undrilled but has historic rock chips as high as 76,800 ppm copper and 93ppm molybdenum.

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Philanthropy, 'a chain reaction of kindness'

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Shaw and Partners Expansion Gathers Momentum with New Hires in Perth

Australia's leading wealth management firm, Shaw and Partners Financial Services, has continued its strong growth with the addition of a number of senior advisory teams from global investment bank Morgan Stanley and a number of senior advisers from the WA office of Ord Minnett.

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A city of possibility unveils bold vision for future growth

Mandurah’s significant transformation in recent years has given way to a multitude of possibilities for the future of the coastal city. With a clear vision for the future in sight, the opportunities are ready and waiting.