This week's landmark decision on the preferred developer for the Oakajee port project has reminded Western Australians that Japan still plays a very big role in the state's economy.
THE Australian share market had its largest one-day fall in six months, closing more than three per cent weaker and wiping $38.5 billion from its value, on troubling news from National Australia Bank
Western Australian mining and mining service industries have experienced a huge rise in the demand for skills and equipment which, along with higher fuel costs, has driven up their costs of doing business.
Of Western Australia's 32 premiers, only two - Sir John Forrest and Sir Charles Court - are likely to ever get within cooee of challenging Brian Burke in the most-written-about stakes.
Bannerman Resources Ltd non-executive director Alastair Clayton has increased his stake in the company through the exercise of 4.8 million options at a total cost of $1.9 million.
When prominent Perth accountant Frank Cooper was asked to join the WA Opera board, his initial reaction was: "The fat lady with horns? Not my cup of tea".
The important role of leadership in boosting the arts was strongly voiced at the boardroom forum, with some participants calling for the premier to take on the portfolio.
Shares in Subiaco-based Sam's Seafood Holdings Ltd will start trading on the local stock market later this week after a three year administration hiatus.
Takeover target Ausdrill Ltd has forecast earnings growth in the 2009 financial year of at least 20 per cent after posting a 31 per cent increase in net profit after tax for fiscal 2008.
Less than a week before shareholders are due to meet, West Australian Metals Ltd has sought legal advice to clear up claims that dissident shareholder Vladimir Nikolaenko could control more than 40 per cent of the company.
Macquarie Bank Ltd has emerged as the biggest shareholder in Perth-based African gold explorer Azumah Resources Ltd after subscribing to shares worth nearly $2 million.
Perth-based small-medium enterprise investor Greencap Ltd is set to bolster its reach in South Australia and the Northern Territory after agreeing to acquire Adelaide consultancy AEC Environmental Pty Ltd for $3.8 million.
West Australia Metals Ltd is seeking legal advice over a letter mailed out to shareholders from requisitioning parties over the removal of a company director.
Project delays in Ghana have prompted Como-based construction company Forge Group Ltd to revise its earnings guidance to between $10.5 million and $12.5 million.
Listed accounting and financial services group Count Financial Ltd has taken a 4.9 per cent interest in Mortgage Choice Ltd after earlier discussions of a possible merger between both companies.
Gallagher Holdings, controlled by Russian minerals magnate Alisher Usmanov, is set to take more than a 20 per cent share in Perth-based Strike Resources Ltd after subscribing to shares worth $103 million.
The squabble between Portman Ltd and Golden West Resources Ltd has turned up a notch as questions arise from a non-refundable $820,000 deposit for an acquisition.
Speculation over the sale of BankWest by its UK parent has ramped up with National Australia Bank Ltd reportedly in talks with JP Morgan and others over forming a consortium to break up HBOS.
Opposition leader Troy Buswell said a Liberal state government would provide additional funding to the Royal Flying Doctor Service under a five year, $68 million country health plan.
Rio-Stokes deal good news for Pilbara ore minnows; Seven adds to WAN stake under 'creep' provisions; BHP contracts rattle WA unions; Iron ore sale plan to fund Moly Mines molybdenum project; Rates pain to persist, CBA warns
Kerry Stokes's Seven Network Ltd has increased its stake in West Australian Newspapers Holdings Ltd by about three per cent in a $41 million purchase this morning.
Rio Tinto Ltd has signed a landmark agreement to purchase iron ore from a Perth-based junior's Pilbara mine, paving the way for small companies to develop costly projects while allowing the industry majors to keep control of their rail infrastructure.
Australasian Resources Ltd today confirmed that it has received a merger proposal from billionaire Clive Palmer's Resources Development International Ltd, which is currently finalising plans for a $5 billion initial public offer.
Record year puts pressure on BHP to lift dividend; Palmer plans takeover to build $18b resources titan; Inflation spikes on fuel, credit costs; Shifting sentiment drives banks; Macquarie challenged on funds as big asset write-downs looms
