Short sellers teach ABC a lesson; Don't give up WAN control to Stokes cheaply: Mansell; Woolies in $100m bid to hold down prices; BP rethinks sell-off of Gorgon gas stake; Palandri judgement reveals new complication in listing plan
West Australian Newspaper Holdings Ltd has hit back at criticism by Seven Network Ltd chairman Kerry Stokes, calling the move to oust WAN directors an attempt by Seven to wrestle control of the company without paying an appropriate premium for it.
WANH chief digs in for board battle with Stokes; Allco's last-ditch bid for survival; Mining pay goes through roof for execs in hot demand; Higher bid sees Zinifex win campaign for Allegiance; Challenger ponders funds' fate after 5% dip
Internet services and telecommunications company iiNet Ltd has reported strong growth in profit for the half year to December 2007, driven by improved margins and lower costs.
Port boost on $400m deal; Crack down on short selling says NAB; ASX warns miners on disclosure; Receivers kick off Westpoint actions with a $12.7m claim; Coal assets important: Goyder
Telstra dazzles with 13% rise; Iluka axes dividend, plans $350m issue to fund growth; Clough tips strong year on $1b book; RBA fears food prices rise; Shares take off after $618 Qantas result
IT services provider ASG Group has reported a net profit after tax of $4.2 million for the half-year to December 2007, up 46 per cent from the previous corresponsing period.
ANZ's higher exposure to Centro; Woodside seeks more gas; Multiplex puts tower stake on the market; Trustee backs off from move on Palandri arm; Coffee price rise - it's bean a long time coming
IN 1978, Rodney Dangerfield burst onto the comedy scene claiming he “got no respect”. That theme earned him millions of laughs, and millions of dollars.
DIVERSIFIED base metals explorer, Haddington Resources Ltd, is set to acquire the mineral exploration division of Adelaide-based drilling company, Underdale Drillers, for a potential consideration of
Someof Perth’s top hospitality figures will gather for a feast on February 24 as La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs holds its annual charity brunch and auction, for the benefit of Lifeline WA.
An independent expert advisory group to be chaired by Western Australia’s chief scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley (pictured), has been formed to oversee the first round of funding from the $36.5 millio
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 Resources.
THE supply of industrial land in Western Australia is set for a further boost following the start of siteworks on stage two of the Avon Industrial Park, near Northam.
Environmental scientist and extreme explorer Tim Jarvis, best known for his world-record-breaking unsupported journey to the South Pole, to speak at the FutureNet Breakfast on February 22 from 7am to
MOLY Mines Ltd has awarded a $1.1 billion, seven-year mining and earthmoving contract for its Spinifex Ridge molybdenum project to Perth-based contracting group Macmahon Holdings Ltd.
Curtin University Graduate School of Business is located in Perth’s central business district and attracts highly talented teachers and researchers from the industry.
THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia will have new leadership this year, with the recruitment of Chevron executive James Pearson as its new chief executive and the expected departure
Despite its residential interests failing to deliver strong results, NSW-based property developer Australand Property Group has recorded an operating profit after tax of $163.2 million, an increase of 5 per cent on the previous period.
THE Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA believes mining companies are responding to the unique issues and challenges faced by fly-in fly-out workers and their families, with FIFO workers now making u
The Wild Child Story The AICD is holding a directors luncheon with Leanne Preston, Winner of the Telstra 2007 WA Business Woman of the Year and CEO and managing director of Wild Child, one of Australi
THE state government has helped to secure major new contracts that will ensure the majority of beef sold to Western Australian consumers in Coles supermarkets is actually produced in WA.
Desperate FMG hits road; RBA cash rate may hit 8% to curb inflation; Rural revival feeds boom economy; Rio eyes $2.6b windfall if Asian mills stump up; More time please, urges Foster's chief
The federal coalition has rejected the preferred industrial relations policy of its leader Brendan Nelson and his deputy Julie Bishop, deciding instead that it will not oppose legislation dismantling the Howard government's workplace laws.
Palandri in rescue mission as financing arm collapses; ANZ exposure sends shivers through banks; Clearance query may stall Pluto; Rio 'underwhelmed' by Vale's iron ore deal; RCR pins hopes on small clients
WA big hitters in spotlight; PM shifts ground on Burke contacts; CBA gives ailing firms a pick-me-up; Platinum surges on South African woes; Allco Board mulls cash injection to appease banks
Nomad Building Solutions Ltd has revealed a 45.7 per cent increase in net profit after tax to $10.4 million for the half-year to December 2007, on the previous corresponding period.
