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Government

Same old west despite new government

When then premier Alan Carpenter chose to make 2008 an election year in Western Australia, Labor stalwart Kim Beazley joined a handful of optimistic Liberals in foreshadowing a change of government.

23 Dec 2008

BHP Billiton Q1 results disappoint

BHP Billiton Ltd has posted steep production declines in several metals and minerals due to shut-downs and other difficulties with strong headline numbers, at its key Western Australian interests failed to excite analysts.

24 Oct 2006