Indonesian media and culture scholar, Krishna Sen, has been appointed to lead The University of Western Australia’s faculty of arts, humanities and social sciences.
Opposition leader Colin Barnett has unveiled a $50 million plan to revamp Bunbury and surrounding areas and has reportedly flagged tax cuts for families and small businesses.
Embattled investment group Babcock & Brown Ltd plans to announce an overhaul of its business when it reports its first half results tomorrow, as concern grows over the management of assets controlled by the B&B group.
The suburbs of Pepppermint Grove, Nedlands, Cottesloe and Cambridge have been ranked in the top 25 areas to live in, according to BankWest's inaugural Quality of Life Index.
Green likely to quit as B&B melts down; Woodside threatens to pass on proposed tax to WA households; Aussie John brokers deal with CBA; Strike threat looms over iron ore trains; Nickel price slide dampens BHP mine
Newcrest Mining Ltd has revealed the state's gas crisis has cost the company nearly $10 million as gas supply at it Telfer gold operation in Western Australia returns to normal.
Building materials supplier Boral Ltd's net profit has dropped 19 per cent, dragged down by an earnings loss at its US business while it reported weaker brick earnings in Western Australia.
BHP throws WA port expansion into doubt; Babcock board under siege as power drains away; ASIC moves dog Forrest and Fortescue; Burston takes sudden leave of Cape Lambert; Alinta, BankWest sales loom as parents scramble for cash
Australia has claimed the gold and bronze medals in the women's triathlon with Emma Snowsill and Emma Moffat adding to the country's medal tally at the the Beijing Olympics.
Babcock & Brown Power Ltd's share price has collapsed to a low of 20.5 cents today after the company said it faced impairment charges of $452 million, had sold one of its main assets for a loss and was reviewing its distribution policy.
Fears grow of an end to boom; CBA could move on BankWest; Territory claim in jeopardy; BHP iron ore port expansion plans face investor scrutiny; LNG prices tipped to rise 80%
State shadow treasurer Troy Buswell has called for a short-term inquiry into the Varanus Island gas explosion with results released before Western Australians head to the polls.
QBE to buy PMI for $1.03bn; ASX poised to retain market watchdog role; Leighton lifts earnings in resources boom; Fortescue's Pilbara expansion plans spark raising mission; ASG proves resources boom is not only WA money spinner
HBOS, the UK parent of BankWest, has reportedly confirmed it will axe 425 jobs and close one of its five mortgage brands to new business in order to cut costs.
Despite volatility dogging the markets since its debut on the ASX earlier this year, Perth-based investment company OzGrowth Ltd has posted a net profit of nearly $5 million.
CBA wary despite $4.8bn profit; RBA tells banks: pass on rate cut; Telstra investors hang up on lower $3.7b profit; Straits eyes long wait for $200m salt project; Metals to make a comeback: analysts
INFRASTRUCTRE projects in Kwinana, Kalgoorlie and the north-west have been recognised at this year’s WA Civil Contractors Federation earth awards, announced on Friday.
Australian Business Arts Foundation has appointed a new WA coordinator, Maeve Kavanagh, following the resignation of Margot Dorrington, who has taken up a position with Western Power.
Executive Development Course The Australian Institute of Management will hold a five-day program for mid-level managers and technical professionals wishing to update their skills.
Gondwana Resources Ltd managing director Warren Beckwith has increased his interest in the company through the acquisition of 1.5 million shares through the exercise of options and an off-market tran
THE three partners in the Gorgon gas project have approved spending of $1 billion and the employment of 1200 staff and contractors ahead of a final investment decision over the coming 12 to 18 months.