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End of an era: McGinty quits; Miner set for buying spree; Federal probe into BHP mine sackings; G20 plan to tackle global recession; Trade surplus a recession buffer

Nearly 80 jobs at Mission Australia's WA division are in doubt after the federal government did not renew the non-profit organisation's contract as part of the $4 billion overhaul of the national job network.

Ausdrill says it has entered into a non-binding $US150 million ($A213 million) agreement with AngloGold Ashanti for drilling and blasting services at its Geita gold mine in Tanzania.

The Labor Party has called on the state government to explain why it needs a further $1.2 billion to meet new spending decisions after debate was gagged in Parliament for the third time this week.

Black Swan State Theatre Company has appointed Rio Tinto Iron Ore chief Sam Walsh as its new chairman while University of Western Australia vice-chancellor Alan Robson has joined its board.

Western Australia has recorded one of the larger falls in employer confidence as nearly 20 per cent of bosses across the country plan to cut staff numbers in the June quarter, a new survey has found.

Energy retailer Synergy has announced a business restructuring that involves partnering with local IT firm Alphawest, call centre operator Stellar and an unnamed global IT partner to create $75 million in cost savings and benefits over five years.

Shares in Avita Medical have jumped after sales for its asthma products jumped 72 per cent to nearly $2 million.

Residents in Esperance can breathe a sigh of relief after an independent expert review found the export of nickel through the town's port did not pose a health risk.

The Australian Tax Office has issued a warning to the wine industry about attempts to reduce the amount paid under the wine equalisation tax (WET).

West Perth-based Navigator Resources has entered into a deal to buy the Bronzewing gold mine from the administrators of View Resources for nearly $10 million.

Rudd plans third stimulus; State pulls the plug on rebate to save water; Budget plan to help small business; Kimberley project on shaky ground; Allco high-flyers seize aircraft

A different type of investor is increasingly taking advantage of what is being called the ‘opportunity of a lifetime’.

The Labor Party in WA is becoming a shell of its former self.

THE recent upswing in the stock market may have some companies breathing a sigh of relief as the scramble for funding reaches a frenetic pace.

THE number of capital raisings and the amount raised by Western Australian companies in the March quarter has pleasantly surprised market observers.

THE gold sector has been a standout performer during the past six months, with 13 gold explorers or producers in Western Australia launching capital raisings worth a total of $275 million.

FREMANTLE Ports has revised its budgets and is closely monitoring current accounts and spending in light of tumbling trade figures and gloomy international forecasts.

INDUSTRY has welcomed the Environmental Protection Authority's environmental impact assessment process review, supporting its recommendation to move towards risk-based assessments for environmental approvals.

The Western Australian Trade Opportunities Service is operated by the International Trade Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia.

City and rural business groups have lined up in their traditional opposing corners as Western Australians prepare for a six-week campaign ahead of the daylight saving referendum on May 16.

A PROPOSAL by the City of Wanneroo could provide a solution to the growing concerns of developers over requirements to preserve habitats of the endangered Carnaby's Black Cockatoo.

WESFARMERS may have developed a reputation as something of a corporate cleanskin, but as former CEO and chairman Trevor Eastwood recalls in a new biography, it was not always the case.

MUCH of Australia's energy development initiative is directed towards exporting vast quantities of the increasingly scarce and valuable natural gas, on which our grandchildren's grandchildren will need to rely to sustain their quality of life.

SINCE the downturn began engulfing the world's economies late last year, Western Australia's educational institutions have noted significant increases in demand from international students.

SMALL business owners often feel the need to have input in every aspect of their business.

QUEENSLAND banking group Suncorp is stepping up its presence in Western Australia amid a flurry of activity in the sector.

THE international economic downturn has filtered through to charities, with a national survey revealing more than half of not-for-profit organisations are recording a slump in donations.

AS speculation abounds on the future of a national broadband network, an elite number of businesses already have access to, and are using, extraordinarily high speeds.

Chris Vivian talks to Russell Quinn about his new venture above The Flying Scotsman.

THE West Coast Eagles is offering business people the opportunity to gain a private insight to the club's success through a unique leadership program for senior executives.

AFTER a third year of summertime daylight saving, Western Australians will go to the polls on May 16 for a referendum to decide whether the state adopts the practice for good.