THE crucial role played by the Royal Flying Doctor Service across regional Western Australia has been boosted in recent years by an increased commitment from the corporate sector.
Misplaced loyalty can prove costly in politics, and it seems state Labor has finally woken up to the fact when it comes to relations with the federal government.
MAIN Roads has awarded the first of seven new-style maintenance contracts as industry players finalise their pitch to win the remaining multi-million dollar deals.
A Chinese consortium led by Sin-Tang Development has foreshadowed a fully underwritten capital raising for iron ore developer Sphere Minerals as an alternative to Xstrata's $514 million takeover offer, which was increased today.
The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent after expressing concern about the risk of inflation rising again over the medium term.
The head of Australia's competition watchdog has taken a veiled swipe at Australia's big banks, declaring "price signalling" in public statements was a growing concern and should be subject to more stringent policing powers.
INDUSTRIAL estates across the metropolitan area are evolving into highly specialised industry-specific precincts, with an increased focus on office space and general amenity, according to state government agency LandCorp.
Although it's surrounded by the chaotic redevelopment of William Street, the Herdsman's new city store has already made an impression. Aimée Sargent reports.
Skilled labour shortages will continue to have an impact on the state's future growth and development prospects, especially in the minerals and energy industry.
Being seen to be tough on crime was an assured vote winner in the past, but recent setbacks to the government's stop and search powers have shifted the debate.
Premier Colin Barnett has announced the release of a large-scale development opportunity to revitalise Karratha's city centre as well as a plans to construct a new 2,500 home coastal community.
Pindan has been chosen to develop more than 300 houses on land next to LandCorp's existing Nickol estate in Karratha, while the state government has today also told local businesses they will be given priority at a different estate in the town.
THE Australian dollar may have reached parity with its American counterpart, but the levels of philanthropy in Australia are not in the same ballpark as those in the US.
