Several Perth entrepreneurs are nervous about the impact a change of federal government next month could have on the Australian economy in three to five years’ time.
The booming share market has delivered strong profit growth for Perth’s major stockbroking firms, but a close analysis of their latest financial results reveals a wide variation in performance.
Last week’s federal environmental approval for two massive North West gas projects seemed rather low-key after the drama surrounding the pulp mill in Tasmania.
A new high-capacity iron ore shiploader was due to arrive at the Geraldton Port today, in what Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan said was the centrepiece of the multi-million dollar Berth 5 Iron Ore Expansion Project.
State Development Minister Eric Ripper has released the terms of reference for the Northern Development Taskforce, aiming to identify any future gas development hubs in the Kimberley, ahead of the first stakeholders' workshop to be held this week.
Industry and Enterprise Minister Francis Logan has announced funding of $1.5 million to help establish the Centre of Excellence for Plant Metabolomics at the University of Western Australia.
Perth-based alternative energy company Eden Energy Ltd's Chicago-based subsidiary has sold a hydrogen generation unit to float glass manufactuer Pilkington North America and part of the NSG Group of Japan, the company has announced.
The State Government has approved the Greater Bunbury Regional Scheme, providing a plan for land use in the area, after a long process including consultation with the local governments of Bunbury, Capel, Harvey and Dardanup.
Wembley Downs-based Tanvanth Singh Sandhu has been disqualified from managing corporations for three years by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, bringing the total to 19 for the first quarter of the 2007-08 financial year.
As many as 100,000 public officials per year may blow the whistle on wrongdoing in Australian public sector agencies - far more than previously believed - according to the results of a major national study led by Queensland's Griffith University.
Howard promises $34b tax cut; PBL defers planned denerger; AGL Energy slashes 2008 earnings outlook; Cape to sweeten $230m bid; Zinifex and Umicore to sell 70pct in Nyrstar.
Belmot-based Ferrowest Ltd will work with the Geraldton Port Authority in planning for the receipt, storage, loading and dispatch of merchant pig iron at its planned Yalgoo Iron Project, the company has announced.
Supermarket warehouse supply chain business Metcash Ltd has sold the remaining 12 of its former Action supermarkets in Western Australia for between $40 million and $45 million, the company has announced.
Melbourne-based construction group John Holland Pty Ltd has won the main building contract for the state government's new performing arts centre, located on the corner of Roe and William Streets.
Howard promises "right leadership", Rudd "new leadership"; CBH makes big step in shipping sector; Investors preparing for six weeks of uncertainty; Pratt under public scrutiny on price-fixing; Nine and Fox bid record $117m for 2010 and 2012 Olympics right
As the ALP's Robert McClelland had his black armband torn off and the Prime Minister prepared to sport a grey one, WA's CCC euthanised some careers, rail lines were in a coma and voters still don't know how long they have left.
Welshpool-based gold explorer Mineral Commodities Ltd's has commenced legal action against Perth-based ProMet Engineers Pty Ltd, claiming the project managers failed to work towards the building of a diamond pan plant at its Sierra Leone Oversize Tailings
Midwestplays down relationship with Sinosteel; re-elected Howard would call referendum to recognise indigenous; $133.5b worth of Boeing delayed; best job figures could bring interest rate increase; WA mining leader says the state is asleep at the wheel
Brian Ellis, who replaced former Liberal MLC Margaret Rowe in the Western Australian Legislative Council in June this year, will take over the role of Shadow Minister for the Mid West next week, the State Liberals have announced.
Confirming the suspicions of many in the industry, a pre-existing wine oversupply and a strong dollar put pressure on the profits of smaller wineries in 2005-06, according to a survey by Deloitte and the Winemakers' Federation of Australia
The State Government has allocated $2.4 million to UnitingCare West's HomeConnect housing service, which helps secure affordable rental accommodation for at-risk families.
Murchison opens $938m bid for Midwest; World economy to be tested by the recent credit squeeze; QLD launches $654m rail funding; construction market plummets in August; Gorgon project granted environmental approval.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive John Langoulant has called on people found guilty of misconduct in the Corruption and Crime Commission's Smiths Beach report to resign in the Chamber's response to yesterday's hearing.
Balcatta-based Carnavale Resources Ltd will acquire two Brazilian iron ore tenements for around $4.5 million from Puma Metals Mineracao Ltda, the company has announced.
The City of Perth has closed the temporary parking facilities at Ozone Reserve, after experiencing minimal demand at the three sites opened this week due to rail closures on the Joondalup and Fremantle rail lines.
With so many of State Scene’s leftie mates looking increasingly dour as election day approaches, I’ve felt compelled to reconsider my long-held view that Labor will form the next government.
Mining companies are urging the state government not to squander the current resources boom, as mineral exploration expenditure in WA hits a 20-year high.
