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The chief executive at one of Australia's leading oil and gas companies has been replaced while the company has just reported another cost increase at the Waitsia gas development and hefty reductions in annual profit, revenue and production.

CEO's head rolls at leading Australian oil and gas company as project costs mount

Australian media reports that Beach's largest shareholder was pushing for change

14 August 2023 23:01 GMT Updated 14 August 2023 23:01 GMT
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