Ports
Christmastime Fremantle port strikes ‘hold country to ransom’
A months-long dispute between the Maritime Union and wharf operator Qube has escalated with rolling strikes at Fremantle Port from Friday.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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When it comes to pier length, size does matter
Victoria once had piers stretching 500 metres into Port Phillip Bay. Now a push is under way to restore one to its former glory.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Price tag revealed for WA’s biggest ever infrastructure project
After two-and-a-half years of planning the Kwinana Westport business case has been handed to the government revealing a cost of $7.2 billion in today’s dollars compared to the $4.7 billion the project was originally slated to cost in 2020.
- by Hamish Hastie
WA businesses bear the brunt as supply chain crisis hits our shores
From China to Singapore to Freo to Melbourne then back across the Nullarbor by rail – guess how long it took to get one sea container of equine fencing to Perth?
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Development
Revealed: Huge plan for new offices and parks at Glebe Island - but no homes
A political stoush has erupted over the future of Sydney’s Bays West precinct, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying housing was a better option.
- by Michael Koziol
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Development
Secret review to decide on removing ports for housing at Glebe Island
The state government has commissioned a secret review from a former Treasury boss into whether the working ports at Glebe Island should be moved to make way for high-density housing.
- by Michael Koziol
As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, 5 June
Barely recovered from the last supply chain crisis, WA’s getting a new one; the million dollar club’s got new members; and there’s a new instalment in our People of Perth series.
- by Heather McNeill
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Tragedy
Divers find two bodies in submerged ute near bridge marked as ‘fracture critical’
As the recovery continues, a safety official has revealed the bridge was only in “satisfactory condition” and would not withstand the impact if a pylon came down.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Privatisation
‘Secret’ deals mean NSW taxpayers liable for port privatisations
A potential liability of up to $4.3 billion is contained in previously secret deals that will be revealed by NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey on Thursday.
- by Alexandra Smith
Terminal boss backs police intervention at ports, says Palestine blockade has hurt economy
Police clashed with pro-Palestine protesters who had blockaded a terminal at the Port of Melbourne for four days to prevent ships reaching the Middle East.
- by Alex Crowe
DP World wants workplace overhaul for ports
Representatives of the Dubai-based company warned recent multi-employer bargaining reforms would drag other stevedores into widespread strikes.
- by Angus Thompson
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