Ratings agency Standard & Poor's expects that electricity retailer Synergy will maintain its dominant market share in the medium term, but its performance is likely to deteriorate in the long term.
Perth-based land developer Peet Ltd has closed the $15 million capital raising for its Beachton Syndicate early, after raising $20 million for the land developments, in Victoria and Queensland.
West Perth-based iron ore spin-off IronClad Mining Ltd has closed its $20 million initial public offer oversubscribed, almost two weeks ahead of schedule.
Corruption and Crime Commission head Len Roberts-Smith has referred two reports it was preparing on the leaked draft report concerning panel beater Pasqualie Minniti and WA Police to Parliamentary Inspector Malcolm McCusker.
Serial company chair Michael Kiernan will step down from the role at West Perth-based uranium explorer Uran Ltd, handing over to non-executive director Pat Ryan, the company announced today.
Perth-based property developer Axiom Properties Ltd has finalised its joint acquisition of "The Age" newspaper's Melbourne headquarters for $66.1 million with Industry Superannuation Property Trust No. 3.
West Perth-based Anvil Mining Ltd has acquired an option to purchase two exploration licences in the Congo's Nambulwa region for $1 million, with a final purchase price of $11 million.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has signed off on an order to amend the Transport Co-ordination Act, to regulate woodchip and log haulage to the Port of Bunbury.
West Perth-based mineral exploration company New World Alloys Ltd will acquire 166 million shares in UK-based Sino-Asia Mining & Resources plc in exchange for its stake in two Democratic Republic of Congo-focused subsidiaries.
Osborne Park-based Iron Ore hopeful Golden West Resources has concluded a placement of 4.7 million shares and 4.7 million options, raising $8.4 million for a drilling program at its Wiluna West project.
The former managing director and chief executive of Perth-based Amcom Telecommunications Ltd, Eddy Lee, will resign at the end of this month, the company announced today.
South Perth-based energy company Aviva Corporation Ltd has appointed the energy arm of Parsons Brinckerhoff, PB Power, to the role of Owner's Engineer for its Mid West power station development.
Perth-based Indian Sandalwood grower TFS Corporation Ltd will collaborate with France-based essential oils company Albert Vieille SA in the construction of its Kununurra processing plant, among other projects, the company announced today.
Over a quarter of foreign tourists visiting Western Australia in 2006-07 were British, according to figures released today by the government-run body Tourism Research Australia, helping to boost Western Ausralia's tourist revenue to $4.8 billion.
West Perth-based composites technology developer Quickstep Holdings Ltd expects to receive its US patent within one to two months, after the final office action for the technology was received today.
Sydney-based essential services advisors Imagine Un Ltd will close its Perth, Sydney and Brisbane offices in a planned major company restructure which has seen its share price rise 54 per cent at close of trade today.
Sales of new homes in Western Australia in April were up 10.6 per cent, according to the Housing Industry Association, but numbers were still down on those seen two years ago.
Leederville-based mining company Fox Resources Ltd has secured Tricom Equities Ltd as the underwriter for the exercise of its 22.4 million options, to a maximum value of $16.8 million.
George Sakalidis will take on the role of managing director at West Perth-based mineral explorer Image Resources NL, replacing Roger Thomson, who will remain an executive director.
South Guildford-based Swick Mining Services has raised $20 million through a placement, funding the company's drill rig program for its underground diamond drilling division, the company announced today.
A decision by the Stirling, Wanneroo and Swan City Councils to allow for online registrations of home based businesses has won praise from Small Business Minister Margaret Quirk.
London-listed copper, gold and uranium explorer Zambezi Resources Ltd will open its $15 million public share offer on the Australian Stock Exchange tomorrow, with funds raised to be used for exploration of its Zambian projects.
Chime Communications says Telstra will have to reduce the wholesale line rental for fixed line telephony that it charges the iiNet subsidiary following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission interim determination.
West Perth-based drilling products company Imdex Ltd is back on the acquisition trail, paying $3.5 million for Canada-based drilling fluid based system manufacturer Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Ltd.
West Perth-based managed investment scheme Great Southern Ltd has received a preliminary expression of interest in a takeover bid from an undisclosed source, the company announced today.
West Perth-based Monarch Gold Mining Company Ltd today joined Queensland's Citigold Corporation Ltd and Sydney's BoulderSteel Ltd in becoming the 19th listing on the Dubai International Financial Exchange.
Wangara-based electronic tagging products manufacturer XTAG Australasia Ltd has acquired neighbouring company SEDCO Communications, in a move the company says will increase its footprint in South East Asia.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Central Asia Resources Ltd has closed its initial public offer fully subscribed, raising $5 million for the acquisition of gold and base metals exploration projects.
Perth-based carbon sequestration company CO2 Group Ltd subsidiary CO2 Australia has signed an agreement with the City of Sydney Council to offset their vehicle and contractor fleet carbon emissions.
Shareholders of Perth-based gold explorer Crescent Gold Ltd have approved a placement worth $122.2 million to Deutsche Bank AG, giving the giant a 55.4 per cent voting stake in the firm.
Parking in City of Perth car parks will rise by up to $2 from July 1, in a move the City ways will enable it to meet rising costs and provide better, more accesssible parking facilities.
