In 2010 Colin Barnett conceded he had failed to deliver on a 2008 pre-election promise to ‘‘legislate for a proper register to monitor the activities of political lobbyists”. Now, as the state election approaches, nothing has changed.
RECENT donations by Lotterywest to The Centre for Cerebral Palsy have provided significant momentum for two vital projects currently under way at the centre, located in Coolbinia.
AN excellent education system, cutting-edge research and development efforts, a thriving export market, and global competitiveness are critical ingredients for any thriving economy.
WESTERN Australia's high overseas migration rates, ageing population, and shortage of skilled workers have been identified as major planning challenges in the government's new State Planning Strate
WITH a sharp slump last year in the number and value of stock market floats, and little sign of a recovery, more emerging companies will likely pursue a backdoor listing.
RECENT mergers and acquisitions activity among some of the state's smaller companies may provide a template to enable others chasing growth to go after their targets more effectively.
Less than 10 per cent of jobs Boral will slash will come from Western Australia as the building products maker targets reduced costs and increasing competitiveness in a company-wide restructure.
The WA government has told Sandfire Resources it intends to lift the royalty rate for some of the output from its DeGrussa copper mine to 7.5 per cent, which could mean an extra $7 million the mine
The Western Australian government has sparked immediate protests after allowing resources giant Woodside to perform feasibility work at sacred Aboriginal burial sites as part of the proposed gas hu
Rio Tinto has signalled that predictions of falls in iron ore prices hold no fear for it as it posts record annual production, and says its massive expansion plans are on track.
Apart from being the best looking currency in a world full of ugly competitors there are not many reasons for the Australian dollar to continue trading above $US1.05, leaving open the question as t
Fortescue Metals Group has terminated its entry into the oil and gas industry, ending discussions with Oil Basins over an onshore shale project within the Canning Basin.
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke says it is important that Congress raise America's borrowing limit before the Treasury runs out of manoeuvring room to avoid a potential default on US debt.
Perth-based Jacka Resources says it has received all funds from an option underwriting agreement, which will be applied to upcoming appraisal and exploration work.
Troubled surfwear retailer Billabong has received an alternative takeover offer from a consortium comprising US private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners and retailer VF Corporation.
Rox Resources' share price has lost some of the headway it gained from a nickel discovery late last year, with drilling results suggesting the explorer has yet to hit the “sweet spot”, an analyst s
