Vehicle inspections on low-risk light and heavy vehicles will be carried out by the private sector, rather than the State Government's vehicle examination centres, in a trial announced by Assistant Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Ljiljanna Ravlic
London-listed copper, gold and uranium explorer Zambezi Resources Ltd has closed its $15 million initial Australian Stock Exchange offer more than three times oversubscribed, with funds raised to be used for exploration of its Zambian projects.
The project value exclusion threshold for appeals to the WA Building Disputes Tribunal has been extended from $200,000 to $500,000, Consumer Protection Minister Sheila McHale has announced.
Around 30 lots in a new 10.6 hectare LandCorp subdivision in Exmouth will be allocated via a ballot system, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced.
Balcatta-based gold explorer Burey Gold Ltd has raised $1.9 million through a placement to fund the acquisition of 26 uranium exploration licences from Northbridge-based Kalgoorlie-Boulder Resources Ltd.
A $32,000 contribution from the City of Perth will keep the Northbridge NightRider service going until the end of the year, Perth Lord Mayor Peter Nattrass has announced.
Diagnostic Array Systems, an investee of North Perth-based biomedical company BioPharmica Ltd, has been awarded a $237,000 grant from the AusIndustry Commercial Ready program.
West Perth-based mining explorer Sylvania Resources Ltd has cleared funds from a placement, earning around $44 million to be used to pursue platinum group metals acquisition and expansion opportunities in South Africa.
Lobster exporter Cervantes Seafood Ltd has raised $150,000 from South Perth-based Investment Promotions Pty Ltd and its nominees, after completing its 30 million share and placement offer.
Unlisted energy company Cool Energy Ltd has appointed William Bloking as its chairman, replacing John Thompson, who has resigned to pursue other interests, the company announced today.
Henderson-based ship builder Austal Ltd, has lost a patent infringement case in the Federal Court of Australia, brought by a rival ship builder over one of its hull designs.
Over one third of WA companies plan to expand their capital stock over the next 12 months, while 75 per cent describe labour as scarce, according to the latest quarterly Commonwealth Bank - CCI Survey of WA Business Expectations, released today.
Perth's biggest resources companies have teamed up to create a free, wireless internet service in the western end of the CBD, which they have dubbed the city's Resources Quarter.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan today launched the Alkimos development, a 2,600 hectare development located 40km north of the Perth CBD.
Perth-based uranium explorer Oklo Uranium Ltd has applied for three uranium exploration permits in Nigeria, as it aims to strengthen its focus on exploration in west Africa.
The State Government will award an extra allowance to child protection workers of between $108 and $149 per week, Child Protection Minister Sue Ellery announced today.
The State government has issued $150,000 in grants to women's community initiatives through the office for Women's Policy, Women's Interests minister Sue Ellery has announced.
South Perth-based Australian Renewable Fuels Ltd has signed a supply agreement with Wesfarmers Premier Coal, to supply up to 1.5 million litres of biodiesel for the Premier Collie coal mine every year.
Leederville-based Blackham Resources Ltd will raise $1 million through a placement to Russia-based Marr Group Holdings Ltd after finalising a joint venture agreement which could leave it with a 60 per cent stake in a Russian coal project, the company anno
Perth-based financial advisory firms Sentry Group and Epic Adviser Services have announced plans to establish a jointly owned group that will have 120 advisers in all Australian states.
Many disabled, frail, aged and ill people struggle to understand how to access the home-based services that should improve their quality of life in Western Australia, an auditor general's report says.
Former Blake Dawson Waldron litigation head and Master of the Supreme Court David Newnes will take up the role of judge on June 25, Attorney General Jim McGinty announced today.
Murdoch University and spin-out company Orthocell have opened a common-user access research laboratory to assist the development and commercialisation of cell therapies, Industry and Enterprise Minister Francis Logan announced today.
West Perth-based boutique brewing company Empire Beer Group Ltd has appointed Allan Jefferies from Complete Hospitality Pty Ltd to act as a hospitality consultant for its development of East Perth's Royal Bar and Brasserie into a Colonial Brewing Co pub a
Welshpool-based Advanced Nanotechnology Ltd will raise $6 million through a placement to Singapore-based alternative energy technology developer Energenics Holdings Pte Ltd, formalising their strategic partnership.
West Perth-based gold explorer Goldstar Resources NL has signed a joint venture agreement with BHP Billiton Ltd, allowing the giant to take a 70 per cent stake in the company's Millrose gold and nickel project, near Wiluna.
A private donor has presented the Art Gallery of Western Australia with only complete set of published prints by renowned Australian artist, Norman Lindsay, Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale announced today.
Perth-based gas developer Po Valley Energy Ltd has raised $7.1 million through a placement, to fund the moving of its three lead gas fields to production by next year and the expansion of other exploration activities.
North Perth-based Aura Energy Ltd has lodged applicaitons for a 64 kmsq landholding in one of Sweden's major uranium provinces, the company announced today.
Western Australians taking out home loans continue to prefer fixed interest rate loans, with 24 per cent taking them up since January, according to May's Mortgage Choice national housing loan approval data.
