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Mining contractor MACA has won its first job outside Western Australia, after being appointed to provide mining services at WPG Resources' Peculiar Knob iron ore mine in South Australia for $285 million.

Western Australia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry says despite growth returning to pre-GFC levels, there are further signs that the state's economy is moving at two speeds.

Nomad Building Solutions has been slapped with a $4.25 million claim for damages, over delays in designing and building central facilities for Chevron's Gorgon liquefied natural gas project.

Skills shortages and strong employment growth are set to push up wages to boom levels in Western Australia, according to research by two different employment analysts.

Planning Minister John Day has put out the call for 45 town planning and building experts to make up 15 development assessment panels that will be established by July.

Ausdrill has announced the acquisition of hydrogeological drilling firm Connector Drilling.

The Economic Regulation Authority has given the nod to Western Power's plans to build Western Australia's largest power line project in the Mid West.

Timber group Whittakers will employ 33 extra staff over the next year as it expands production at its Greenbushes sawmill in the South-West.

Catalpa Resources has reported its $23.4 million capital raising has been oversubscribed by strong demand from existing shareholders and new investors, just two days after it was announced.

Atlas Iron shares have risen 5 per cent, after it announced a 24 per cent increase in its direct shipping ore resources.

Reed Resources and its joint venture partner, Mineral Resources, have received final approval to commence construction of the Mt Marion lithium project near Kalgoorlie.

Strategic Marine has cashed in on Chevron's Gorgon liquefied natural gas project, winning a contract to build four workboats for the consortium developing the gas jetty and other marine structures.

Perth's office vacancy rate has dipped to 9.5 per cent, amid signs of further tightening that will place upwards pressure on rents, new research says.

RECENTLY appointed MercyCare CEO Chris Hall is in the process of developing a new strategic plan to better integrate the wide variety of services the community organisation provides.

WESTERN Australian developer Desmar Holdings is set to begin construction on a unique fundraising project for children’s charit

Clarences bar in Mount Lawley is aiming to liven up the mid-week dining scene. Natalie Gerritsen reports.

Little reported in the Western press, an insurgency in India may threaten that country’s growth plans.

The creation of wealth brings its own set of challenges, not least of which is determining the right investment strategy.

The federal government’s planned flood levy has attracted vigorous debate, but a larger issue is the setting of spending and infrastructure priorities.

Despite the strong profits miners are expected to announce this month, rising costs and tax imposts are major concerns.

Dairy farmers are getting battered by the retail giants, yet consumers are complaining the loudest.

THE receiver for the $500 million Raine Square office tower says its financiers were unable to accept any refinancing proposals put forward by the developer because the project was no longer profitable.

The Barnett government’s decision not to attend a recent trade showcase in the US sends the wrong message.

International educators say they can see light at the end of a very long tunnel.

UNCERTAINTY in the Australian international education sector hasn’t stopped provider Navitas from delivering a $32.6 million profit after tax for the half-year to December 31, up 18 per cent on the previous year.

WHILE the only way is up for developments in Scarborough – with at least five buildings above eight stories approved late last year – the beachside precinct still has some way to go before its transformation as modern tourism district is complete.

THE state government is moving to the next phase of its redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, with six tenders currently being advertised from which a team of consultants will be selected to develop a master plan for the precinct.

INVESTORS will recover an additional $67.5 million from Westpoint Group after the nation’s top corporate regulator agreed to settle litigation against Westpoint’s directors and accounting firm KPMG.

WESTERN Australian vessel operator Westsea Marine has been awarded a $100 million contract to supply vessels to support the con

STARTING out in 1991 as a remote area housing manufacturer, Lowrie Constructions has gone from strength to strength since refocusing its business to build electrical switch rooms for resources projects.

West Perth-based minerals hopeful Northern Uranium has reflected its shift to a diversified focus by rebranding itself as Northern Minerals.

The resources sector says workplace relations have become substantially more difficult under Labor's Fair Work Act, with unions having an increased influence, according to a recent survey of employers.