Dan Wilkie

National private equity group Catalyst has made its second acquisition in Western Australia, buying frozen foods manufacturer Vesco and announcing plans to merge it with an east coast food business

The long-running Subi Centro redevelopment is entering its final phases, with Otan Property Funds Management selected to develop one of the last remaining parcels of land at the historic Australian

Taking on an international industry standard would seem daunting for some, but it's a challenge that's heating things up for one WA chef.

The Swan Valley's Feral Brewing has cemented its status as one of the nation's top breweries, with its Hop Hog India Pale Ale winning best beer for the third consecutive year at Beer & Brew

Perth-based stockbroking firm Hartleys has largely maintained its profitability in challenging conditions - a feat that few, if any, of its competitors managed to achieve in the 2013 financial year

Vanadium miner Atlantic has received a $27.3 million boost to its coffers under the federal Research and Development Tax Incentive Program.

Global Construction Services has been awarded $15.5 million in new contracts in the Perth metropolitan area.

Environmentally-friendly cleaning products supplier ENJO has teamed with corporate advisory firm Azure Capital to embark on an expansion of its business to the United States.

Retail giant Westfield's $192 million plan to expand its Whitfords City shopping centre has been tripped up by the Metro North-West Development Assessment Panel, which says the proposal is not appr

Perth has pipped Sydney to become the most expensive capital city in Australia for residential land.

The Swan River provides a unique opportunity for WA's tourism industry, but operators say efforts to expand their businesses have been stymied by red tape and bureaucracy.

Things are looking up for WA grain producers, with a bumper crop on the way, but the outlook remains mixed for the state's live animal exporters.

With five bakeries now bearing the Jean Pierre Sancho name, Corentin Laumaillé has hit 'pause' on his expansion plans...for now.

Fremantle Ports is hoping to revive the stalled $350 million revamp of Victoria Quay, part of nearly $1 billion of proposed new developments in the City of Fremantle.

Struggling miner Mirabela Nickel has suspended its shares from trading in the wake of a horror month for the company.

The City of Perth says Premier Colin Barnett is yet to meet with the council to discuss light rail route options, with key stakeholders in the CBD split on the best option for the proposed project.

The Australian Securities Exchange and cash-strapped junior exploration companies are hoping a new stock market tool will encourage investors to get more involved in capital raisings.

Western Australia's gold sector is rallying against a potential increase in royalty rates, saying such a move would significantly hurt country towns as well as local producers of the precious metal.

The past year has been tough for listed WA companies looking to raise funds but a lift in activity during the past three months has the industry cautiously optimistic.

A $93 million private merger funding for City Farmers' expansion sets the pattern for WA companies in a tight capital investment market.

The sale of 16 private businesses worth an estimated $500 million helped to sustain activity in what was otherwise a depressed market for mergers and acquisitions in the September quarter in Western Australia.

Tourism operators at Barrack Square have launched a walking tour with a difference – you don't actually have to walk.

Transport and logistics group K&S Corporation has warned investors of a significant fall in half-year net profit, due to a significant slowdown in the company's Western Australian operations.

Mirabela Nickel plans to pursue new strategic and funding options after announcing multiple setbacks at its Brazilian mining operations, including the loss of one of its customers and a likely increase in capital expenditure.

Listed corporate finance firm Euroz has announced a management shuffle in its stockbroking subsidiary, with the current head of institutional dealing, Rob Black, appointed as managing director.

Galaxy Resources says it is back on track to pursue the development of its flagship mine, with its Jiangsu processing facility on course to break even this year, and a further $1.1 million in cost

GR Engineering has joined the share register of one of its major clients, Mutiny Gold, receiving more than $748,000 worth of stock as consideration for engineering works.

Empire Oil & Gas has revealed a 10.9 per cent blowout in the cost of building and commissioning its Red Gully gas plant near Gingin.

Aquila Resources is considering legal action after talks broke down with a South African government-backed company over alleged overlapping mining rights to a manganese deposit in South Africa.

IMX Resources has taken a major step towards making the transition from explorer to producer, announcing today a $US60 million joint venture exploration agreement with Hong Kong resources group MMG

Galaxy Resources says it is poised to pursue its debt reduction strategies after securing an additional $20.3 million through a shortfall placement, taking its total capital raising up to $37.5 million.

The state government has unveiled its second phase of planning reforms, with the initiatives being hailed as a positive step forward for the development sector.