A PLAN for a series of walking trails on Rottnest Island has won the state’s highest accolade for landscape architecture at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects WA awards, held last week.
Curtin University of Technology professor Michael Alpers has been elected as a fellow of The Royal Society, the world’s oldest scientific academy, established in 1660.
New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia rose by 2 per cent in April, bucking the trend as higher interest rates and rising fuel costs saw national sales fall by 0.8 per cent seasonally adjusted, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said today.
Western Australians Dr Ron Edwards and Professor Fiona Stanley will join 11 other members on the Australian Social Inclusion Board, which will meet today for the first time.
Over two thirds of Australians expect to receive a pay rise this year, with one third claiming they will look for another job if their request is unsuccessful, a CareerOne.com.au survey says.
Macquarie's golden run finally falters; Reserve fuels rate rise fears; SMS sheds jobs, seeks capital after grant axed; Mitchell expands WA presence with $6.2m agency buyout; New Orbital chief to run a full review of operations
Manas Resources Ltd, the spin-off company of Balcatta-based gold miner Perseus Mining Ltd, has launched a $6 million initial public offering to further its exploration efforts in the Kyrgyz Republic of Central Asia.
The Home Building Society name will disappear from Western Australia, with the Bank of Queensland announcing it consolidate its local operations under its own brand name from June 2008.
IAG spurns QBE's revised offer; Burrup says Apache deal ends gas shortfall fears; BHP pushes ship rates to record; Predators line up for bite at Albidon nickel; Woodside breaks $70 as resources stocks boom
Demand for executives in Western Australia rose by 9 per cent in April, while nationally demand fell to its lowest level since 2006, a consultancy executive demand index shows.
Mineral exploration company Noble Mineral Resources Ltd plans to raise at least $2 million to fund existing projects and raise working capital through an initial public offering.
Burrup reduces float target after trimming gas sale; Closure fears for WA grain rail network; Directors' personal liability to be eased; Investec hunts credit victims; Commodities gains tipped to lift index
North Perth based gold explorer Revere Mining Ltd has announced plans to acquire unlisted company Enterprise Metals Ltd, with a one for one share payment.
All aboard as Forrest sets sail for China; Beadell roars on Lion deal; Circulation figures go down in the west; Eastwood cashes up to fund rights in Wesfarmers; Leighton hits back as states over project bid costs
West Perth based Otto Energy Ltd are planning to raise $15 million to fund drilling preparations, site surveys and costs associated with its two permits in Po Valley, Italy.
Gwalia pursues Portman for royalty; NAB won't rule out rival bid; Resources boom for 20 years; BHP market value surges past $250bn on Chinese whispers; Chemicals tycoon snaps up Repcol stake
WARREN Mead has put the remainder of his Mead Hospitality group on the market, including restaurants, a luxury boat and partshare of a Margaret River vineyard.
EAST Perth-based internet and telecommunications provider iiNet has returned to its acquisition strategy after a two-year layover, buying fellow Western Australian player Westnet for an $81 million ca
THE University of Western Australia will appeal against a Federal Court decision which ruled in favour of intellectual property claims by its former employee, Dr Bruce Gray, founder of Sirtex Medic
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SUBIACO-BASED architecture firm Hames Sharley has had two of its projects selected among the finalists for this year’s Property Council of Australia innovation and excellence awards.
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Worth a tamper
ACCORDING to Greg Pullman, manufacturer of the Greg Pullman tampers, Western Australia is a very progressive state when it comes to all things coffee.
