THE Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled against a syndicate of 20 financiers, including three of the four major banks, in the Bell Group litigation saga, the longest-running civil trial in th
Po Valley Energy Ltd non executive chairman Graham Bradley spent $506,500 to increase his interest in the company. The additional stake was bought by way of exercise of options and on market trade.
THE City of Swan, Rio Tinto and 303 Advertising are among the organisations that have been recognised for their contribution to the arts at the Western Australian Business and the Arts Partnership Awa
PROFESSOR Lance Twomey (pictured), a former Curtin vice-chancellor was appointed to the title of Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak, which carries the Malaysian state title of Dato, as part of Sarawak’s 4
ENGINEERING firms servicing the oil and gas sector believe it will be a relatively strong sector over future years, in contrast to the mining industry.
FORMER Great Central Mines chief Joe Gutnick has been appointed executive chairman of North Australian Diamonds, replacing John Hopkins who has stepped down as chairman but will remain a non-executive
IF you were losing confidence in US banks then this unsolicited email we received, ostensibly from Bank of America, may not help.“This is a test of the emengency Public Relations system,” the email st
WHILE much of the focus on the new state government’s advisers has been on the newcomers from Canberra, most of the key players are locals, many with experience from the previous Liberal government of
THE state government has established an economic audit group to conduct a wide-ranging review of the operational and financial performance of the WA public sector.
WESTERN Australian fresh produce entrepreneur and previous WA Business News 40under40 award winner Leanne Wesche has been named this year’s Telstra WA Business Woman of the Year.
Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia The Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia was founded in 1984 by the late Sir George Bedbrook, a world-renowned spinal surgeon who also founded the Department of Parapleg
Fremantle-based Andean Resources Ltd has initiated a bankable feasibility study on its Cerro Negro gold and silver project in Argentina, which is estimated to cost $434 million to develop.
Rattled markets look to rate cuts as circuit breaker; Barnett faces revolt over $1.5b in cuts; Banks urged to support frozen funds; Big banks staring at $1b payout over Bell; Gold the bright spot in grim mine sector
Opposition leader Eric Ripper has promised to publicly release a report into the state Labor Party's failed election campaign, as an inquiry carried out by former Victorian Senator Robert Ray begins.
Qantas has agreed to pay a $20 million fine to the competition watchdog after it was caught in a price fixing scheme with British Airways in the air frieght market.
The Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled against a syndicate of 20 financiers, including three of the four major banks, in the Bell Group litigation saga, the longest-running civil trial in the nation.
Businesses are shying away from raising debt in the face of uncertainty and volatility in global financial markets with credit demand in Western Australia falling over 7 per cent, a new survey has found.
Furniture retailer Nick Scali Ltd says it remains committed to entering the Western Australian market, adding the delay presented opportunities to achieve a lower cost base amid a slowing economy.
The Western Australian division of Cater Care Services Pty Ltd has been awarded a $28 million contract to provide village management services at the Worsley Alumina expansion project.
RBA races to rescue of plunging dollar; Japan shares hit 26-year low; More funds put in deep freeze; Tougher lobster laws to lift prices; Miners cut costs as metals plummet
BHP Billiton Ltd said today it had "outstanding" growth options in Australia, with several major projects in Western Australia under assessment for future development.
Aussie dollar hammered as market prepares for another fall; Jobs to go as CBA swings the axe; Toymaker faces cash crunch, pair quit; US looks to fix ailing insurers; Funds call for guarantee
Heat on Rudd as billions are frozen; Treasurer approves Westpac merger; ANZ's profit slumps 23 per cent on bad loans; Clough faces 'please explain' on $23m coal loss; GMAC pull-out hits car dealers
