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Lend Lease Group has won a bid to become the preferred proponent for the first stage of the $400 million new Alkimos residential development, north of Perth, while Mirvac and the Satterley Alkimos Consortium have been named as reserve proponents.

The Economic Regulation Authority has approved Western Power's 45 amended access revisions for its grid in the state's South West in its further final decision meaningapproximately $4.8 billion is expected to be spent by Western Power to improve its agein

Litigation funder IMF (Australia) says a federal government decision to overturn a High Court ruling on the Sons of Gwalia case will not affect past and present proceedings.

Perth-based ASG Group has secured a $23 million contract to provide additional IT Services to the state's Department of Education, boosting its pipeline of projects to more than $500 million.

Modular builder Nomad Building Solutions has today announced the appointment of Brett McDonald for the newly created chief executive role for the eastern states.

Composites manufacturer Quickstep Holdings has raised more than double its targeted amount with its share purchase plan raising close to $13 million.

The state government is calling on farmers to identify new business ventures that would unlock opportunities for economic development and diversification on pastoral lands.

The City of Perth's planning committee has proposed inviting various local design firms to develop ideas to change the city's image, picking 12 spots, including Jacobs Ladder and Langley Park, as areas that could be enhanced.

Takeover target Dioro Exploration has recommended shareholders reject Ramelius Resources' offer, paving the way for rival bidder Avoca Resources to gain control.

Heron Resources has netted nearly $38 million from the sale of its stake in Mineral Resources, which recently acquired Polaris Metals.

Shareholders in West Perth-based Barra Resources will have priority in new float Wild Acre, which is seeking up to $2.5 million in its initial public offer.

Perth-based Carrick Gold has raised $18 million through an oversubscribed placement to advance its Kalgoorlie gold projects toward production.

Christmas Island miner Phosphate Resources says it will not support a proposed merger with shareholder CI Resources, which also wants to incrementally lift its stake in the unlisted public company.

MANY local businesses struggled to manage last year’s downturn and the not-for-profit sector was not immune to the economic challenges.

Mandurah cafe/restaurant provides thet ‘home away from home’ feel. Adam Orlando reports.

TREASURER Troy Buswell argued the government was doing a good job in tough circumstances.

A Productivity Commission report on executive remuneration has found that big companies have led the growth in CEO incomes.

2009 was a tough year for the state’s dealmakers, but there’s a firm belief things have turned the corner.

Public sector reform is critical for Western Australia, but where is the leadership?

IN terms of shareholder gains, Polaris Metals stakeholders will be content with how the past 12 months unfolded.

Who’s going to answer for ASIC’s failed prosecution of Andrew Forrest?

THE Nullagine joint venture between BC Iron and Fortescue Metals Group raised initial concerns as the former agreed to exchange half of the mine for use of the latter's rail line, port-handling and ship-loading facilities.

Holding on to your money can be as difficult as making it.

Political expediency rules the climate debate.

WHEN Tasmanian forestry products heavyweight Gunns missed out on securing the assets of defunct agribusiness company Timbercorp, those vying for assets of another failed timber company knew they were in trouble.

HOMES in Mosman Park attract prices of $5,000 to $7,000 per square metre, depending on their proximity to the water.

THE corporate watchdog was left to lick its wounds late last year after suffering three failed trials in just over a month.

THE number of capital raisings undertaken in calendar 2009 was unexpected in light of the global turmoil of the previous year, however questions loom over the sustainability for 2010.

AFTER a very quiet start to the year, the state’s primary capital market gathered pace towards the end of 2009 amid signs of growing investor confidence, especially for new resource projects.

WESTERN Australia’s residential property sector will experience a period of modest growth in 2010, but despite a shortfall between construction starts and underlying demand, industry groups are not expecting a return to boom conditions.

INTERNATIONAL architecture studio Woods Bagot has credited a year of global success to the international opportunities taken by its Western Australian architects.

PLANNING Minister John Day has released new inner-city development guidelines that will shape the city’s major projects, including the Northbridge Link and the Riverside developments.