Australian Building and Construction Commissioner Leigh Johns has confirmed the investigation of claims of underpayment on a $13 million government housing project in Northbridge.
Perth-based residential developer Aspen Living has launched a $7,500 cash rebate for buyers who purchase land in its Byford on the Scarp estate, near Armadale.
Brisbane Hotel publican Geoff Hayward is getting set to launch his latest hospitality venture, with the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the Floreat Tavern into The Boulevard Hotel.
The new West Australian president of the Master Builders Association says his top priority for 2011 is to continue the push to streamline the building approvals process.
Transport Minister Troy Buswell has announced a shakeup for Western Australia's regional skies, with competition introduced on two popular routes, from Perth to Exmouth and Perth to Geraldton.
The state government has launched two initiatives to make housing more affordable in the Pilbara, with the relocation of the Port Hedland wastewater treatment plant and the release of 47 hectares of South Hedland land for key worker and indigenous housing
MMG Golden Grove has launched a campaign to reassure Geraldton residents it is taking appropriate action after its operations were suspended due to a lead sulphide scare at Geraldton Port in November.
Hanlong Mining has appointed former WA Newspapers and Western Power chairman Peter Mansell to help achieve the company's aspirations of becoming a large international mining house.
The state opposition says its time to put the brakes on electricity price hikes, after state-owned generator Verve Energy posted a higher than expected profit of $51.2 million.
Vmoto executive chairman Russell Goodman has stepped down, as the Perth-based scooter distributor announced it would review plans to relocate its head office to Queensland, just three weeks after announcing the plan.
Subiaco's Blackcrest Resources has launched an all-scrip, off-market takeover bid for unlisted Yilgarn Infrastructure, which has switched its focus from the Mid West to Queensland coal.
The federal government has granted offshore petroleum exploration permits to four companies, including Woodside Petroleum and BP, to operate in Western Australia and South Australia.
Perth-based oil and gas explorer Strike Energy will launch exploration programs at its Australian and US gas and condensate fields, after selling off 50 per cent of its US assets for $US21.7 million ($21.96m).
Shares in Subiaco-based coal explorer Aspire Mining have continued their stunning run, after a second international investment group acquired a significant shareholding.
Perth-based online movie rental firm Quickflix has reported record annualised revenue of over $10 million, with over 80,000 people now signed up to the service.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has announced it will take its battle with the former directors of James Hardie to the High Court.
Industrial action in the aged care sector will ramp up tomorrow, with workers from Carinya of Bicton aged care facilities set to walk off the job in protest of a "paltry" pay and conditions offer.
Argosy Minerals has announced it has relocated its head office from Canada to Nedlands, in a move it says will reduce operating and administrative costs and create a more efficient operating structure.
Brockman Resources has had a win at the Takeovers Panel, which ruled today that several Wah Nam-related entities could not purchase any more Brockman shares.
State Labor Leader Eric Ripper has promoted Ken Travers to the role of opposition spokesperson for Treasury, but is keeping his options open with Victoria Park MLA Ben Wyatt remaining on the front bench.
THE market value of Western Australia’s 100 largest companies rose 14.7 per cent during 2010, outperforming most other market indices, and finishing the year at $192.5 billion.
Perth-based mining hopeful Aragon Resources has sold its fully-owned subsidiary, Territory Phosphate, to Northern Territory-based uranium explorer Rum Jungle Resources.
Perth's largest apartment developer, Finbar, has announced it will lead a joint venture to build 60 to 70 apartments on a 7,800 square metre parcel of land in Dianella.
Welshpool-based mining contractor NRW Holdings has won a $50 million contract to undertake preliminary works at the Middlemount coal project in Queensland.
Pilbara-focused iron ore junior FerrAus has appointed former GRD chief executive Cliff Lawrenson as chief executive officer and managing director, subject to shareholder approval.
