THE federal government has provided $1 million in funding towards the fit-out of a new skills centre for the College of Electrical Training in Jandakot.
Housing affordability in Western Australia has improved over the June quarter in the latest confirmation that house prices are weakening, while across the country levels remained at a 24-year low.
The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of Industry and Resour
Teacher, academic and curriculum expert, Bill Louden, has been appointed as the next senior deputy vice-chancellor at UWA, the second most senior executive position at the University.
THE Note is no stranger to the rising cost of running a car these days, so it's no surprise to see one Western Australian group thinking creatively by launching a new online car pooling register.
EAST Perth-based accommodation and vehicle parts manufacturer Fleetwood Corporation Ltd has posted a 27 per cent rise in earnings before interest and tax to a record $51 million for the 2008 financial
Cobie Rudd, ECU head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine, has been appointed to the international board of directors for the non-profit organisation, International Associatio
Western Areas NL chairman Terry Streeter has increased his interest in the company through the on-market purchase of 875,000 shares at a total cost of $6.6 million.
A TRILATERAL agreement between The University of Western Australia, China's Zhejiang University and Japan's Kobe University will be used to establish education and scientific links between the three i
The future of Troy Buswell is in doubt after Liberal leader Colin Barnett refused to say if the former opposition leader will be included in the cabinet if the party is elected.
Rio's electricity division is the conduit that may give BHP hope; One senator holds key to North-West tax grab; Opes Prime takes toll on small brokers, stock lending; Woolies' new card will trail shoppers; Fairfax sheds 550 jobs and quality journalism
The state Labor Party has sought to capitalise on community concern over uranium mining, promising to introduce legislation banning the controversial practice if re-elected next month.
Uranium miner Paladin Energy Ltd has decreased its full year net loss to $42 million on the back of an improved performance from its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia.
Babcock and Brown Infrastructure Ltd has reported a full year net loss of $51 million and a cut in distributions, despite acquisitions over the past year including Alinta boosting revenue up 85 per cent.
Yilgarn back in port play on Golden deal; Ailing Centro bids to extend life support; Condensate tax added to Lib hit list; Minister hides key gas crisis evidence; US investors get direct access to local shares
Aquila Resources Ltd has taken its share price gains to 30 per cent over the past week as the market speculates on corporate transactions following its appointment of two advisers.
Premier Alan Carpenter and opposition leader Colin Barnett have played it safe in a pre-recorded debate to be aired tonight, with no fiery arguments or any new policies announced.
Client demand, improved margins and tight control of overheads have led Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd to beat its prospectus pro forma earnings forecasts for the 2008 financial year.
Chinese given green light for raid on Rio; ANZ head says bank monitoring exposure on Babcock & Brown; Battle for Golden West shareholders hots up; Kirin buys up dairy in $900m deal; Profits take $12bn hit on write-downs
WA set to lose $25b gas project to Darwin; Coal fires but Coles a work in progress: Wesfarmers; Jobs go, debt slashed as B&B fights for a future; Carbon plan 'a company killer'; New scheme brings foreign workers to Kimberley
Mining services company Mineral Resources Ltd has reported a net profit of $47 million for the 2008 financial year, up 134 per cent from the previous year.
Accomodation and vehicle parts manufacturer Fleetwood Corporation Ltd has posted a 27 per cent rise in earnings before interest and tax of a record $51 million for the 2008 financial year.
'Game on', unions warn iron miners; Farmers want state to pick up WestNet; Jobs ditched as metal prices tumble; St George loses hope of higher bid; Ausdrill battle 'down to wire'
The Housing Industry Association has again revised down its outlook for WA housing starts this year, predicting a 12 per cent drop during 2008-09, according to its market outlook report released this
GREAT Southern Ltd's 50 per cent owned Bunbury chip mill has entered into a $150 million, six-year agreement to buy timber from Integrated Tree Cropping Ltd.
WITH all the online fever going on the pages of WA Business News this week, the Note decided to keep the ball rolling with news about Perth-based web developer Miles Burke (pictured) entering traditio
PERTH-BASED Stirling Products Ltd has bought the worldwide licensing rights for the pet food product PetQuench, with sales of more than $25 million expected during the first five years.
