The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of Industry and Resour
The timing of the state government's announcement of Oakajee Port and Rail Pty Ltd as the preferred developer of the $2 billion Oakajee port project was impeccable, according to Geraldton mayor Ian Carpenter.
The state's second largest skydiving facility has experienced a 30 per cent drop in skydives since an inquiry into the sport was launched by Coroner Alastair Hope in 2006 - a process that many in the industry feel has done little to improve things.
In halls of power around the world, some very worried politicians and public servants are beginning to realise that peak oil production is real and it is happening right now.
Business has asked for temporary tax relief and sought a bigger role for the Small Business Development Corporation as the key elements of an assistance package in the wake of the Varanus Island gas crisis.
Perth-based mining explorer and developer Azure Minerals Ltd has found a wealth of opportunities in Mexico, currently holding 22 base and precious metals mining projects in the region.
The Western Australian hospitality industry is moving towards more sustainable waste management in their operations, with the introduction of glass crushing technology to a number of venues around Perth.
COLIN Barnett has raised his hand for another tilt at the Liberal Party leadership but first has to find an electorate, after Deidre Willmott said she wanted to continue as the endorsed candidate f
The solar panel industry has challenged the federal government's claim of significant growth in solar rebate applications since its decision to means test the $8,000 rebate.
Liberal member Deidre Willmott has announced she will step aside as the endorsed candidate for the seat of Cottesloe as new leader Colin Barnet indicated he will revisit plans for a water canal from the Kimberley to Perth.
The Carpenter government has ordered a review into the security of the state's gas supplies following two major interruptions this year as gas begins to flow at Apache Energy Ltd's Varanus Island facility today.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has used the corporate watchdog's inquiry into grocery prices to back its calls for a reform to the state's "archaic" retail trading hours.
QRSciences Holdings Ltd has entered into a share exchange agreement with a United States company to sell its private arm that specialises in developing technology systems in a scrip and cash deal worth $A12 million.
Emerging junior iron ore producers in the Pilbara have been given a boost today after the North West Iron Ore Alliance secured two new multi-user berths in the Port Hedland inner habour.
The State Government has approved a new assessment system to encourage mine owners to fulfil their tenement obligations for mine closure and rehabilitation, which has been welcomed by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and the Conservation Council of WA.
Colin Barnett has raised his hand for another tilt at the Liberal Party leadership but first has to find an electorate after Deidre Willmott said she wanted to continue as the endorsed candidate for his seat of Cottesloe.
Education group Navitas Ltd has posted record earnings for the 2008 financial year with the substantial increase in student enrolments underpinning the group's success.
Former opposition leader Colin Barnett has today put his hand up for the Liberal Party leadership with members of the political party to formally vote tomorrow.
Liberal Party MPs with leadership aspirations should cast them aside for the sake of the party, says Capel MP Steve Thomas, and make way for former leader Colin Barnett to take the helm.
Livestock exporter Wellard Rural Exports and Italy-based ship-owning arm, Siba Ships, will invest $US250 million ($A270 million) on two, new, state of the art, livestock carriers.
The leadership of the WA Liberal Party is unclear following the surprise resignation of Troy Buswell earlier today and the silence from former leader Colin Barnett, who is considered the likely successor.
Perth has suffered the biggest drop in house prices, falling 2.4 per cent in the June quarter, as capital city house prices across Australia decline by the sharpest rate in nearly than three years.
