Western Australians are earning more than workers in any other state and the gap between the states is getting larger, new Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.
The race is on to find ways to store carbon dioxide emissions, but some in the sector argue the legal framework has to be put in place to deal with this new issue and the business opportunities it creates
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.
The Perth Convention Bureau has appointed Paul Beeson as director of business development. Gareth Martin has been appointed director of business development, filling a 12-month vacancy.
Goyder already hands-on at Coles It might have looked a bit small town, but when Wesfarmers Ltd boss Richard Goyder talked about how he’d sorted out the management of his local Mosman Park Coles store
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.
