Western Australia's booming economic conditions have led to an influx of both interstate and overseas migrants, making it the fastest growing state in terms of population growth in 2005-06, according to the Housing Industry Association.
Western Australia's economy grew at 7.8 per cent, seasonally adjusted, in the 12 months to December 2006, the strongest economic growth in the nation, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.
US-based drilling services contractor Boart Longyear Ltd has announced plans to raise up to $2.7 billion through its initial public offer on the ASX, after acquiring four Western Australian drilling f
Empire Beer Group Ltd has appointed Brendan Cocks as business development manager, responsible for identifying and analysing growth opportunities for the company.
Has reached agreement to place 15,000,000 to sophisticated investment clients of State One Stockbroking Ltd and other professional investots at $0.07 per share.
NSW-based winery McWilliam’s can be expected to exercise greater caution in its branding of future premium wine ranges, after some of its Margaret River label recently met a dubious fate.
Energy World Corporation Ltd, Power Treasure Ltd & William Jordan changed its relevant interest from724,521,043 ordinary shares (58.85%) to 724,521,043 ordinary shares (51.17%).
Equity Trustees Ltd as RE for SGH Prof Investor Smaller Companies Trust became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 23,752,670 ordinary shares (5.02%).
