The boss of multinational computer games developer Interzone closed the company's lead development studio in Bentley last night amid claims the company owes more than $1.5 million in unpaid wages, superannuation and taxes.
West Perth-based DataMotion Asia Pacific is facing a board spill from one of its major shareholders that has links with Perth businessman Robert Roget.
Union members at several of Alcoa Australia's Western Australian sites are preparing for industrial action tomorrow as negotiations continue for a new enterprise bargaining agreement.
The state government will inject $25 million into its low-cost home loans operated by Keystart as part of a major overhaul of the system under the Housing 2020 reform agenda.
Shares in emerging lithium producer Galaxy Resourecs have climbed almost 10 per cent after announcing it received the project approval and business licence for its China lithium carbonate plant in Jiangsu province.
A month after announcing an equity investment restructuring at its Fisherman's Landing LNG plant, Liquefied Natural Gas has agreed to sell the plant and associated infrastructure to Arrow Energy for $51 million.
Engineering and construction company Decmil Group has reported an after tax profit of $9 million for the first half of 2009/10, largely on the back of significant contract wins by its subsidiary, Decmil Australia.
THE global financial crisis was a tough time for most businesses, none more so than sporting clubs that discovered the risks of choosing the wrong sponsor.
“THE dream begins in Perth” is the in-house motto for organisers of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships, with 1,500 competitors expected for the Olympic qualifying event.
SOUTH Perth-based Jaxon Construction's announcement that it had bought into the North Fremantle Rivershores project is the company's first step in refocusing its operations following a year-long strategic review.
A GLUT of new commercial developments to come on line in Perth's CBD this year will result in backfill vacancies in older stock, according to a leading office leasing agent.
The Western Australia Local Government Association has requested an urgent meeting with the state government over its "rigid" amalgamation plans, as more than 100 councils reaffirmed a vote of no confidence in the planned reform process.
Shares in Galaxy Resources were higher after the company finalised a long-term shipping contract for the transport of spodumene concentrate from the Esperance port to China.
Home loan approvals in Western Australia retreated for a third straight month in December after a reduction in government subsidies and interest rate rises dampened enthusiasm for mortages, economists say.
The Western Australian Planning Commission has culled 13 of its committees as part of the state government's plan to reduce and streamline public sector committees.
Preparations for the Browse gas development have begun with Woodside Petroleum awarding several contracts for the initial design phase, a day after the joint venture partners selected a gas processing site.
Bankwest has returned to profitability, today posting a first-half cash profit of $64 million while its parent company, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, increased its cash profit by 54 per cent.
The state government has reaffirmed its committment to introduce local government reform in Western Australia suggesting the process of reform was on course and progressing well.
Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton are believed to have finalised the seven member senior executive team that will run their iron ore joint venture in the Pilbara.
The Western Australian government is set to gain full ownership of Australia's only gold refinery after the three partners in AGR Matthey decided to dissolve their partnership.
Western Australian livestock made up almost 50 per cent of the country's export earnings in 2009 which reached a total of $996.5 million, the strongest returns in seven years according to national livestock industry groups.
Two Tony Sage-led companies plan to raise up to $260 million as a condition of deals to acquire businesses associated with controversial businessman Frank Timis.
Disgruntled workers at the Pluto gas project will be offered a deal later this week after Woodside Petroleum, project manager Foster Wheeler Worley and unions came to a compromise over motelling plans.
Saracen Properties says its $550 million Raine Square project will resume construction within a fortnight, after Salta Constructions told 250 workers to walk off the Murray Street site yesterday over a pay dispute.
