THE state's economy could yet feel the impact of the global financial crisis, which has already lifted the cost of borrowing and could make it increasingly difficult to access finance.
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THE controversy over the Varanus Island gas explosion has eased somewhat since gas production resumed in August, yet some major gas users have still not been getting any gas.
WESTERN Australian miners have been hit hard, with the metals and mining index plummeting over 12 per cent on Thursday on fears that the meltdown will spark a global slump and reduce demand for commod
Abra Mining Ltd The following have been appointed directors: He Renchun; Zeng Shaoxiong; Deng Yingjie; Chen Changmin; and Bo Shaochuan. Kenneth Street has resigned from the board.
JACKIE Shervington might be one of Perth's leading internet maestros, but it's not all high-speed traffic and Google adwords for a high-flying tech exec.
HOUSE rents in Perth remained steady in the September quarter, in line with most other state capitals, while rents for units fell 6 per cent, according to figures from Australian Property Monitors.
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West Perth-based Polaris Metals NL has turned its attention to the Esperance port as it looks for larger alternatives to export iron ore from its Yilgarn project.
RBA warns on bank guarantee; Mortgage fund freezes withdrawals; Grylls, Barnett up ante in royalties stalemate; Atlas reviews iron ore plans; Profits in reverse for car retailer AHG
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Western Australia's timber industry has voted to seek compensation of some $20 million from Apache Energy for losses incurred as a result of the gas explosion at Varanus Island.
The global financial meltdown has prompted the University of Western Australia, along with tertiary institutions across the country, to tighten the financial belt after falls in investments.
WA rips $1.8bn off regional deal; RBA plans drastic rates cut; Chinese Rio play embroiled in Lehman collapse; Mills push FMG for freight cuts; NAB to be first cab off the rank
Markets fret over Fed recession fears; WA growth to shrink: Buswell; Hundreds left angry as Opes Prime is wound up; No riding China's back: Rio; Banks urged to pass on cheaper borrowing costs
Belmont-based Ferrowest Ltd has reassured investors today that negotiations relating to an off-take agreement for its Yalgoo iron ore project are still progressing despite market turmoil.
Subiaco-based Richfield Group Ltd plans to raise $2 million through a non-renounceable entitlements issue, with funds to go towards working capital and exploration expenditure.
Paul Kitto's role at West Perth-based Ampella Mining Ltd has been expanded from its chief executive position to include managing director responsibilities.
Premier Colin Barnett has named North Head, north of Broome, as his preferred site for a gas processing precinct to serve the Browse Basin gas fields, located off the Kimberley coast.
Iluka Resources Ltd, the world's biggest zircon producer, has increased its profit outlook for the full year after a fall in the Australian dollar and higher commodity prices as it plans to take one of its kilns out of production.
The $10.4bn giveaway; Europe unites in $2.8 trillion shock and awe blitz on cash crisis; Base metals bounce as bailouts inject new hope; Credit crunch crimps broadband plan; Top lender falls into line with rates cut
The Australian bourse has clocked up its best two-day gain in over 33 years after the market closed four per cent higher, following the biggest point gain ever on Wall Street and news of the federal government's $10.4 billion economic stimulus package.
