Infrastructure

Energy futureNew Western Power depot to create 1100 jobs

Western Power will spend $50 million building the biggest depot in its network in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Josh Zimmerman

Rock workTwo firms get nod for Ocean Reef marina breakwaters

Two companies have been named preferred contractors to build WA’s longest breakwaters as part of the $126.5 million Ocean Reef Marina project.

Stuart McKinnon

Improved systemGovt plan to help WA businesses win contract work

The State Government has launched a new initiative to improve clarity on planned infrastructure projects and help smaller companies secure more work.

Kate Purnell

New eraPerth Airport and future of flying after COVID chaos

INSIDER: The aviation industry has been hit hard in the pandemic. Will it soon be flying high once again, and how is Perth Airport planning for life after coronavirus?

Katherine Fleming

History reimaginedThe inspired minds behind WA’s new museum

INSIDER: Meet the army working behind the scenes to make the new Boola Bardip Museum a reality.

Danielle Le Messurier

SEE THE PICTURESAmazon grows Perth base ahead of Christmas rush

The launch of the new Kewdale delivery station ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas sales comes as shoppers and businesses alike continue the COVID-fuelled online frenzy.

Danielle Le Messurier

Years to returnThird of global air routes lost to pandemic

The crisis is unwinding a vast social and industrial overhaul that took place during half a century of air-travel proliferation.

Coal floatBrookfield sets price for biggest IPO of the year

The offer will test investor appetite for assets linked to Australia’s massive fossil fuel industry as some of the world’s biggest institutional investors target net-zero carbon emissions.

Harry Brumpton

Power surgeThird-generation sparky to pocket $33m from float

GenusPlus founder David Riches is selling down his stake in the fast-growing company, which hopes to take advantage of an expected spending blitz on Australia’s energy sector over the next five years

Sean Smith

River fightPaper unveils water use scenarios for Fitzroy

The State Government’s 2017 Fitzroy Valle election commitments include creating a national park, delivering a water allocation plan and not allowing the river or its tributaries to be dammed.

Jenne Brammer

Travel times cutFirst flight lands at Rio’s new Pilbara airport

The new airport will initially accept four flights a week, with extra services to be added to the schedule from next year as the miner pushes towards an expected production ramp-up in early 2022.

Daniel Newell

Ship shapeMiners tighten port rules to keep COVID out

The additional measures come as two coronavirus-hit ships berthed off Fremantle — the Key Integrity and the Al Messilah — will depart as early as today

Stuart McKinnon

‘Can do better’Positivity Perth’s weakest link in global rankings

The mark against Perth includes its relatively weak branding as a city, as well as the absence of CBD vitality and poor business confidence.

Kim Macdonald

First dayWA remediation firm Duratec in strong market debut

The company is looking to the defence industry to help drive its growth after COVID-19.

Sean Smith

Connected cityThe six projects that will bring Perth back to life

SEE THE PICTURES: A bold vision for the future of Perth has been developed by 50 architects to create a connected, culturally exciting city.

Kim Macdonald

Crash landingCOVID-19 slams Perth Airport profit

The airport has disclosed for the first time the financial damage from the virus, while warning that it does not expect a full recovery in air travel for up to four years.

Sean Smith

‘Difficult decision’Hundreds of WA jobs lost in BP closure

WA will be completely reliant on imports of petrol after BP today said it would close down its Kwinana refinery.

Ben Harvey

‘Public interest’Call for more ‘transparency’ over major WA projects

Parliament — and the public — should be more regularly updated on the cost, time and status of ‘projects valued at over $100 million or of high public interest’, according to WA’s Auditor-General.

Josh Zimmerman

First item on the agendaNew Perth council to debate $13.4m Roe Street plan

The votes have been counted, the successful candidates have been sworn in — and now the newly elected members of the City of Perth will turn their attention to footpaths, carparks and cycling lanes.

Michael Traill

Clean energyFast-track status for giant Pilbara renewables hub

The ambitious hydrogen project that seeks to become the world’s largest renewable energy export facility has received major project status from the Federal Government.

James Thornhill

Signed, sealedWA inks $700m deal for Morley-Ellenbrook rail line

The project is expected to generate 6500 jobs before its completion in the 2023-24 financial year.

Michael Traill

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Why we need to make country WA more tourist-friendly

I love the country and my favourite place on earth is Kalbarri. But it must be said, in terms of international tourism regional WA is utterly crap — everything is too far away.

Ben Harvey