Perth-based biotechnology company Stirling Products Ltd has commenced the second stage of trials of the R-salbutamol growth agent in barramundi, and is nearing the completion of trals on swine, the company has announced.
Applecross-listed and Victoria-based Xceed Biotechnology Ltd's subsidiary PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Ltd has formed a joint venture with the Principals of the Australian Plastic Surgery Associates to develop a range of dermal filler and cosmetic surgery pr
Bore owners will be restricted to watering their gardens on three days per week and the State will set up different garden watering guidelines for northern Western Australians under new guidelines announced today by Water Resources Minister John Kobelke.
South Perth-based oil and gas producer Cooper Energy Ltd has reported a lower net production level for the June quarter due to the impact of May's heavy rains on its trucking operations causing production deferment in all fields and some mechanical downti
Perth diversified minerals developer and producer Dwyka Resources Ltd has issued almost 4 million shares to Savinara Company SA in relation to the earn-in agreement with Swazi Gold Ventures Pty Ltd to acquire 50 per cent of their company.
Western Australian Attorney-General Jim McGinty has called on the Federal Government to appoint a judge to the family court, replacing Chief Judge Michael Holden, who retired in February.
The finalists of the 2007 Telstra Western Australian Business Awards are:Australian Government Micro-Business Award (open to businesses with five employees or fewer);
Perth-based scooter manufacturing and distribution group Vmoto Limited has secured long term access to working capital of up to $5 million under an agreement with licensed broker and investment bank Fortrend Securities Pty Ltd.
Sydney-based Gresham Investment House will take a majority stake in East Perth-based underground mining specialist Barminco, the two companies announced this morning.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Haddington Resources Ltd has raised $5.2 million through its fully subscribedrenounceable rights issue, with funds raised used to accelerate exploration of the company's existing and future projects.
South Perth-based Aquarius Platinum Ltd's primary underground mining contractor at its Kroondal and Marikana mines, Murray & Roberts Cementation, has dismissed 3,250 employees following an unprotected strike.
West Perth-based Tanami Gold NL has agreed to pay the former engineering contractor on its Coyote gold project $750,000 to settle all outstanding matters between the two companies.
The announcement of Applecross-listed and Victoria-based Xceed Biotechnology Ltd's plan to demerge subsidiary PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Ltd through an initial public offer sent the company's stock up 37 per cent, closing at 24 cents today.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has expressed concerns about Western Australian Government proposals to convert more than 5.5 million hectares of pastoral lease to parks and reserves.
Perth-based biotechnology company Stirling Products Ltd will acquire Canada-based Progressive BioActives Incorporated for around $856,000 and 1.6 million shares, after confirming both parties signed an agreement today.
Hamilton Hill-based barramundi producer Cell Aquaculture Ltd's Malaysian subsidiary has received another instalment payment of $600,000 in its joint venture project with the Terengganu State Government.
Meningitis Centre chairman and financial planner Bruce Langoulant has been appointed chair of the Disability Services Commission board, following the retirement of Barry MacKinnon.
Subiaco-based Paladin Resources Ltd has appointed Donald Shumka as a non-executive director, following the resignation of George Pirie, who left to dedicate more time to his role of CEO at Breakwater Resources Ltd.
Perth based mineral explorer Arafura Resources NL has won Federal Government approval to mine gold at its Mt Porter gold project in the Northern Territory, clearing the way for it to commence opportunity assessments.
A prisoner in Casuarina Prison has been charged with making a false report to the Corruption and Crime Commission, the first person to face such an allegation.
The State Government's Women's Community Awards of five $5000 grants will assist female leaders to make their communities stronger, Women's Interests Minister Sue Ellery has announced.
Almost half of all employers give resigning staff a counter offer, but the majority of these attempts are unsuccessful, according to a survey released today by recruitment agency Hays.
West Perth-based boutique brewing company Empire Beer Group Ltd has completed the $3.5 million acquisition of East Perth's Royal Bar and Brasserie, with plans to make additional acquisitions in the future.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Equinox Minerals Ltd subsidiary Lumwana Mining Company Ltd has signed 5-year concentrate sale and purchase agreements with Swiss-based Glencore International AG.
West Perth diversified minerals developer and producer Dwyka Resources Ltd has completed an earn-in agreement with Swazi Gold Ventures Pty Ltd to acquire 50 per cent of their company.
UK-based Gem Diamonds Ltd has launched a $300 million grab for Kimberley Diamond Company NL, ending months of takeover speculation surrounding the Australian-based producer.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced the start of a two-day workshop, with leading industry representatives reviewing future project options for Perth's foreshore.
Fremantle Ports has appointed Intermodal Link Services to manage its North Quay Rail Terminal on an interim basis while the authority looks to increase rail container traffic to decrease road use.
The share price of West Perth-based composites technology developer Quickstep Holdings Ltd has risen 2.9 per cent folling a tick of approval through initial research from the Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing.
The State Government will provide $7.5 million to increase wages for non-government disability support workers, with Disability Services Minister Sheila McHale saying the sector had found it increasing difficult to keep staff.
The State Government has unveiled this year's Christmas trading hours for general retail shops in the metropolitan area, including the Perth and Fremantle tourism precincts.
Balcatta-based mineral explorer Conquest Mining Ltd has terminated a North Queensland farm-in agreement with Basin Gold Pty Ltd, the WA company has announced.
