The state’s property market is likely to experience continued growth in 2008, although performance in the residential sector is likely to be mixed, according to the Hegney Property Group’s outlook report.
Visiting WA Former coach of the Essendon Football Club, Kevin Sheedy, to speak at the HIA event, An Audience with Kevin Sheedy, where he will discuss “Positive and Lateral Thinking” and “Thinking and
Deep Yellow Ltd managing director Leon Pretorius has increased his direct and indirect interest in the company through the on-market acquisition of 4.3 million shares at a total cost of $1.3 million.
Westpac has its Volkswagens, Aussie has its Rav 4s, Home has its Minis and now the Police & Nurses Credit Society has a fleet of Mazda 3s to raise its profile and showcase its brand on Perth’s roads.
The state government addressed a long-running issue early this month when it announced plans to spend $500 million developing a new museum at the East Perth power station site.
The long-awaited move by Kerry Stokes’ Seven Network Ltd on West Australian Newspapers Holdings Ltd started this week, offering all the hallmarks of a long and protracted fight.
Darrel Jarvis' 10 year attempt to build a global wine group is in jeopardy following Palandri Wine Group's decision to appoint voluntary administrators today after being pressed by a major creditor.
Shares in Image Resources NL spin-out, Emu Nickel Ltd, opened at 39 cents each on their Australian stock exchange debut today, 22 per cent down on their offer price of 50 cents.
Yilgarn Infrastructure Limited has welcomed the announcement by the WA government of plans to release the Request for Proposal for the right to build a $1.5 billion deepwater port at Oakajee in the state's Mid West region.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Dominion Mining Ltd has announced a $14 million net profit after tax for the six months to December 2007, off the back of strong operational performance by its Challenger Gold Mine in South Australia.
Perth-based Eden Energy Ltd is planning to transfer its Australian geothermal assets to subsidiary company, Terratherma Ltd, ahead of a potential $20 million initial public offer.
Electrical engineering and control systems company, LogiCamms Ltd, is set to acquire Queensland-based Paterson Flood Engineers Pty Ltd and Competency Training Pty Ltd, for a total consideration of up to $12.1 million.
Integrated recycling group, CMA Corporation Ltd, has announced a $7.4 million net profit for the half year, a 159 per cent increase on the 2006 interim result.
Patersons Capital Partners - a joint venture between former Alinta Ltd executives and stockbroking firm, Patersons Securities - has partnered with West Perth-based optical products provider, C@ Ltd, to examine the potential establishment of carbon sequest
West Perth-based gold and base metals explorer, Brumby Resources Ltd, has expanded its portfolio of Pilbara iron ore tenements with the acquisition of six Yule River tenements from Resource and Investment NL.
Shares in Mount Pleasant-based tin explorer Consolidated Tin Mines Ltd debuted on the Australian stock exchange at 17 cents each today, slightly down on their offer price of 20 cents per share.
Empire Resources Ltd has secured additional cash to explore and develop its advanced copper gold projects after agreeing to sell its Yarlarweelor uranium project in Western Australia for $1.75 million.
Subiaco-based mineral exploration company Venture Minerals Ltd has secured $6.38 million in funds for further exploration at its Mount Lindsay magnetite tin project in Tasmania.
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Boutique brewing company Little World Beverages Ltd has reported a 20.6 per cent boost in total revenue to $16.7 million in the half-year ended December 2007.
Ever since Kerry Stokes' Seven Network Ltd made a pre-emptive strike on the WA Newspapers Holdings Ltd share register in late 2006, everyone in Perth has been wondering when he would throw his weight around. Today he did just that.
Internet services and telecommunications company iiNet Ltd has reported strong growth in profit for the half year to December 2007, driven by improved margins and lower costs.
Henderson-based ship builder, Austal Ltd, has announced a net profit after tax of $29.9 million for the six months to December 2007, up 35 per cent on the $19.4 million achieved in the 2006 corresponding half.
Perth-based Mallee Gold Corporation Ltd has formed an alliance with Metals Finance Corporation to develop mineral resources projects in the United States.
Aspen Group Ltd has resported an underlying net profit after tax of $19 million for the half year, representing a 63 per cent increase on the corresponding period.
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Portman Ltd reported a full year net profit for 2007 of $96.6 million, down almost 17 per cent compared with the previous year, blaming the rising Australian dollar, hedge book movements, higher costs and an unfavourable sales mix.
Cedar Woods Properties Ltd has reported an interim net profit of $4.6 million, maintaining its full year net profit forecast of approximately $20m, which will be a record for the company.
Earthmoving player NRW Holdings Ltd announced an interim net profit of $22.3 million, which it says puts it on track to at least achieve its full-year prospectus forecast of $40.2 million. Shares in the company were marked down almost 6 per cent today.
