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West Australian
6 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Work starts on 120-lot Yilkari Industrial Estate on Kalgoorlie-Boulder's western edge
Work has started at the Yilkari Industrial Estate on Kalgoorlie-Boulder's western edge, with the first 13 lots of the 138ha development to go on pre-sale next month. The State Government last week said contractor Ertech has started stage one of DevelopmentWA's latest industrial estate in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. When announced in January, the government said the contract with Ertech was worth more than $30 million. The government said the estate on the corner of Great Eastern Highway and Anzac Drive, opposite Anzac Drive Industrial Park, would ultimately have 120 general industrial lots. It said stage one lots would range in size from 2500sqm to 1.8ha, which were expected to attract strong interest from both WA-based and interstate businesses. The government said the 13 lots to be made available by pre-sale next month would be serviced with power, water, NBN, and have direct access to the RAV10 heavy vehicle road network. It said titles are anticipated in July next year. The government said the development was forecast to attract about $200m in private investment and create 700 construction jobs during the next decade. It said once fully operational, the development would deliver 850 new permanent jobs and a $300m annual boost to the local economy. Planning and Lands Minister John Carey said the development of Yilkari Industrial Park would lead to industry diversification and growth for Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the wider Goldfields region. ''These general industrial lots are expected to support the growth in a variety of industries, including mining support services, transport/logistics, fabrication, and manufacturing,' he said. Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent said Yilkari would provide a long-term asset to the resources sector but also more opportunities for other industries to get established. 'This high-quality industrial estate will play a crucial role in strengthening the city's long term economy quality development,' she said.
West Australian
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
WA's biggest insurer in sights of IAG after insurance giant snares Queensland RAC
Australia's competition umpire won't stand in the way of IAG's move to buy RAC Queensland in a decision that could clear the way for the behemoth to take control of WA's biggest general insurer. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on Thursday ruled there were enough home, contents and motor insurance providers on the market to keep IAG on its toes and it would not further probe its planned $855 million acquisition of the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland's underwriting business. ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said the likes of Suncorp, Allianz, QBE, and newer entrants such as Youi, Auto & General, and Hollard meant there was still plenty of competition in the Sunshine State. 'While RACQI has strong brand recognition in Queensland, our review found that it does not differentiate in terms of price or coverage,' Ms Cass-Gottlieb said. But the watchdog said its decision on the deal was in no way a curtain-raiser for what happens with IAG's concurrent proposal to buy RACWA's insurance arm. The ASX-lister is proposing to buy Perth-based RAC Insurance for $400 million and make an upfront payment of $950 million to RACWA for a 20-year exclusive distribution and brand licensing agreement. The $1.35 billion sale could hand more than 55 per cent of WA's insurance market share to the Sydney-based outfit, analysts at UBS have estimated. WA-based claims staff, who will sell home and motor policies developed and underwritten by IAG, will get to keep their jobs for at least two years. The Motor Trades Association of Australia lamented IAG's move on the homegrown WA business as 'the beginning of the end for locally owned, motoring club-based insurance in Australia.' RAC's in WA and Queensland are not the only players in the eyes of big insurers, with the ACCC also juggling a review of Allianz'a pursuit of Royal Automobile Association of South Australia's insurance arm. 'If these deals are approved . . . it will be the nail in the coffin for local motoring club insurance,' MTAA interim executive director Rod Camm said when the WA deal was announced last week. 'The agreements could mislead consumers into thinking they were still insured by a local motoring club, IAG's announcement it will deliver insurance for RACWA pulls the wool over the eyes of Western Australians for the next 20 years.' The group is urging the ACCC to reject the proposals, claiming consumers will be left with less choice and higher premiums. On the back of a booming year , the RAC in WA called in investment banking firm Barrenjoey at the end of 2024 to size up the business. An RAC spokesman confirmed at the time that a 'strategic review' of its insurance business was under way, saying the group was 'constantly looking for ways to improve our member experience and the services we provide, including insurance.'
The Advertiser
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Selwood fondly remembered as AFL world mourns
More tributes have poured in for Adam Selwood, with the former Eagle remembered fondly before West Coast's AFL clash with St Kilda on Sunday. Selwood died at the age of 41 in Western Australia on Saturday, just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died. Adam and Troy were brothers of Geelong champion Joel Selwood and former Eagles and Cats midfielder Scott Selwood. A minute's silence was held before Sunday's match, with the big screens at Optus Stadium displaying a photo of Selwood. West Coast had earlier released a touching tribute on social media featuring some of Selwood's career highlights. Selwood played 187 games for the Eagles, including the 2006 premiership, before retiring from the AFL in 2013. He joined West Coast's coaching department after his retirement, before becoming the club's inaugural head of female football. Selwood was central in the recruiting process that landed key AFLW players such as inaugural captain Emma Swanson and club champion Dana Hooker. All up, Selwood spent 18 years at West Coast, and he is a life member of the club. West Coast's 2006 premiership coach and current head of football John Worsfold led tributes to Selwood on Saturday. On Sunday, former West Coast coach Adam Simpson and ex-Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich were among the high-profile figures to share their thoughts about Selwood. "I had the honour of working with Adam for seven years," Simpson told Fox Sports. "He started as a development coach in 2014 (after his playing career). He was a fantastic clubman, loyal father and husband. He's going to be sorely missed. "The West Coast community along with the rest of the AFL is really in mourning today." Pavlich was full of praise for Selwood - both the player and person. "I played against him. He was a fierce competitor," Pavlich said. "I always found it really challenging to go up against him. "And off the field we worked together at the Players Association quite a bit, so I got to know how loyal (he was), and how he thought about the game in general. "He's a special person." After his death on Saturday, it emerged Selwood planned to honour his twin brother Troy next Sunday by taking part in the HBF Run for a Reason half marathon. He initially set out to raise $10,000 for charity zero2hero by taking part in the run, and the tally sat at more than $32,000 just before bounce-down of Sunday's match. The WA-based charity aims to educate, engage and empower people to become mental health leaders and help prevent suicide. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 More tributes have poured in for Adam Selwood, with the former Eagle remembered fondly before West Coast's AFL clash with St Kilda on Sunday. Selwood died at the age of 41 in Western Australia on Saturday, just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died. Adam and Troy were brothers of Geelong champion Joel Selwood and former Eagles and Cats midfielder Scott Selwood. A minute's silence was held before Sunday's match, with the big screens at Optus Stadium displaying a photo of Selwood. West Coast had earlier released a touching tribute on social media featuring some of Selwood's career highlights. Selwood played 187 games for the Eagles, including the 2006 premiership, before retiring from the AFL in 2013. He joined West Coast's coaching department after his retirement, before becoming the club's inaugural head of female football. Selwood was central in the recruiting process that landed key AFLW players such as inaugural captain Emma Swanson and club champion Dana Hooker. All up, Selwood spent 18 years at West Coast, and he is a life member of the club. West Coast's 2006 premiership coach and current head of football John Worsfold led tributes to Selwood on Saturday. On Sunday, former West Coast coach Adam Simpson and ex-Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich were among the high-profile figures to share their thoughts about Selwood. "I had the honour of working with Adam for seven years," Simpson told Fox Sports. "He started as a development coach in 2014 (after his playing career). He was a fantastic clubman, loyal father and husband. He's going to be sorely missed. "The West Coast community along with the rest of the AFL is really in mourning today." Pavlich was full of praise for Selwood - both the player and person. "I played against him. He was a fierce competitor," Pavlich said. "I always found it really challenging to go up against him. "And off the field we worked together at the Players Association quite a bit, so I got to know how loyal (he was), and how he thought about the game in general. "He's a special person." After his death on Saturday, it emerged Selwood planned to honour his twin brother Troy next Sunday by taking part in the HBF Run for a Reason half marathon. He initially set out to raise $10,000 for charity zero2hero by taking part in the run, and the tally sat at more than $32,000 just before bounce-down of Sunday's match. The WA-based charity aims to educate, engage and empower people to become mental health leaders and help prevent suicide. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 More tributes have poured in for Adam Selwood, with the former Eagle remembered fondly before West Coast's AFL clash with St Kilda on Sunday. Selwood died at the age of 41 in Western Australia on Saturday, just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died. Adam and Troy were brothers of Geelong champion Joel Selwood and former Eagles and Cats midfielder Scott Selwood. A minute's silence was held before Sunday's match, with the big screens at Optus Stadium displaying a photo of Selwood. West Coast had earlier released a touching tribute on social media featuring some of Selwood's career highlights. Selwood played 187 games for the Eagles, including the 2006 premiership, before retiring from the AFL in 2013. He joined West Coast's coaching department after his retirement, before becoming the club's inaugural head of female football. Selwood was central in the recruiting process that landed key AFLW players such as inaugural captain Emma Swanson and club champion Dana Hooker. All up, Selwood spent 18 years at West Coast, and he is a life member of the club. West Coast's 2006 premiership coach and current head of football John Worsfold led tributes to Selwood on Saturday. On Sunday, former West Coast coach Adam Simpson and ex-Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich were among the high-profile figures to share their thoughts about Selwood. "I had the honour of working with Adam for seven years," Simpson told Fox Sports. "He started as a development coach in 2014 (after his playing career). He was a fantastic clubman, loyal father and husband. He's going to be sorely missed. "The West Coast community along with the rest of the AFL is really in mourning today." Pavlich was full of praise for Selwood - both the player and person. "I played against him. He was a fierce competitor," Pavlich said. "I always found it really challenging to go up against him. "And off the field we worked together at the Players Association quite a bit, so I got to know how loyal (he was), and how he thought about the game in general. "He's a special person." After his death on Saturday, it emerged Selwood planned to honour his twin brother Troy next Sunday by taking part in the HBF Run for a Reason half marathon. He initially set out to raise $10,000 for charity zero2hero by taking part in the run, and the tally sat at more than $32,000 just before bounce-down of Sunday's match. The WA-based charity aims to educate, engage and empower people to become mental health leaders and help prevent suicide. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
7NEWS
18-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
AFL pre-match stops for emotional tribute to Adam Selwood
More tributes have poured in for Adam Selwood, with the former AFL premiership player remembered fondly before West Coast's clash with St Kilda on Sunday. Selwood died at the age of 41 in Western Australia on Saturday, just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died. Adam and Troy were brothers of Geelong champion Joel Selwood and former Eagles and Cats midfielder Scott Selwood. A minute's silence was held before Sunday's match, with the big screens at Optus Stadium displaying a photo of Adam. West Coast had earlier released a touching tribute on social media featuring some of Selwood's career highlights. Selwood played 187 games for the Eagles, including the 2006 premiership, before retiring from the AFL in 2013. He joined West Coast's coaching staff after his retirement before becoming the club's inaugural head of women's football. Selwood was central in the recruiting process that landed key AFLW players such as inaugural captain Emma Swanson and club champion Dana Hooker. All up, Selwood spent 18 years at West Coast, and he is a life member of the club. West Coast's 2006 premiership coach and current head of football John Worsfold led tributes to Selwood on Saturday. On Sunday, former West Coast coach Adam Simpson and ex-Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich were among the high-profile figures to share their thoughts about Selwood. 'I had the honour of working with Adam for seven years,' Simpson told Fox Sports. 'He started as a development coach in 2014. He was a fantastic clubman, loyal father and husband. He's going to be sorely missed. 'The West Coast community along with the rest of the AFL is really in mourning today.' Pavlich was full of praise for Selwood, both the player and person. 'I played against him. He was a fierce competitor,' Pavlich said. 'I always found it really challenging to go up against him. 'And off the field we worked together at the Players' Association quite a bit, so I got to know how loyal (he was), and how he thought about the game in general. 'He's a special person.' After his death on Saturday, it emerged Selwood planned to honour his twin brother Troy next Sunday by taking part in the HBF Run for a Reason half marathon. He initially set out to raise $10,000 for charity zero2hero by taking part in the run, and the tally sat at more than $32,000 just before bounce-down of Sunday's match. The WA-based charity aims to educate, engage and empower people to become mental health leaders and help prevent suicide.
West Australian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Selwood fondly remembered as AFL world mourns
More tributes have poured in for Adam Selwood, with the former Eagle remembered fondly before West Coast's AFL clash with St Kilda on Sunday. Selwood died at the age of 41 in Western Australia on Saturday, just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died. Adam and Troy were brothers of Geelong champion Joel Selwood and former Eagles and Cats midfielder Scott Selwood. A minute's silence was held before Sunday's match, with the big screens at Optus Stadium displaying a photo of Selwood. West Coast had earlier released a touching tribute on social media featuring some of Selwood's career highlights. Selwood played 187 games for the Eagles, including the 2006 premiership, before retiring from the AFL in 2013. He joined West Coast's coaching department after his retirement, before becoming the club's inaugural head of female football. Selwood was central in the recruiting process that landed key AFLW players such as inaugural captain Emma Swanson and club champion Dana Hooker. All up, Selwood spent 18 years at West Coast, and he is a life member of the club. West Coast's 2006 premiership coach and current head of football John Worsfold led tributes to Selwood on Saturday. On Sunday, former West Coast coach Adam Simpson and ex-Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich were among the high-profile figures to share their thoughts about Selwood. "I had the honour of working with Adam for seven years," Simpson told Fox Sports. "He started as a development coach in 2014 (after his playing career). He was a fantastic clubman, loyal father and husband. He's going to be sorely missed. "The West Coast community along with the rest of the AFL is really in mourning today." Pavlich was full of praise for Selwood - both the player and person. "I played against him. He was a fierce competitor," Pavlich said. "I always found it really challenging to go up against him. "And off the field we worked together at the Players Association quite a bit, so I got to know how loyal (he was), and how he thought about the game in general. "He's a special person." After his death on Saturday, it emerged Selwood planned to honour his twin brother Troy next Sunday by taking part in the HBF Run for a Reason half marathon. He initially set out to raise $10,000 for charity zero2hero by taking part in the run, and the tally sat at more than $32,000 just before bounce-down of Sunday's match. The WA-based charity aims to educate, engage and empower people to become mental health leaders and help prevent suicide. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
