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ipernica Ltd confirmed today that it has received $30 million from the recently announced settlement of litigation against Sweden-based Ericsson Inc.

Wesfarmers Ltd has opted to retain the Kmart general retail business which it inherited with the acquisition of Coles Ltd last year.

The global study from Resources Global Professionals released today reveals that 82 per cent of global human resources leaders believe the 'war for talent' is a key and enduring business issue for the next decade and beyond - yet most do not have a clear

Iluka Resources Ltd confirmed today that it completed the institutional component of its 4 for 7 pro-rata accelerated renounceable entitlement offer as shareholders took up their full entitlement in the $353 million rights issue.

Apex Minerals NL announced today that it has successfully completed a $62 million placement to be used to fund the company's program to resume gold production at the Wiluna Gold Mine by the end of 2008.

Monarch Gold Mining Ltd said today that it is well advanced with arrangements for the recently announced $65 million acquisition of the Mount Magnet Gold Operations, and that it is ready to get started with the exploration when it takes possession next mo

Perth will be the first Australian city to access Google Transit, an online mapping site available within weeks, which will enable people to look up travel directions and businesses listings in the area.

Perth company Pol Valley Energy Ltd and Italian energy company Edison have negotiated a joint venture agreement to settle a dispute over development of gas fields in northern Italy.

The state government has agreed to widen the powers of the Corruption and Crime Commission following a planned review, despite strong criticism of the corruption watchdog by its Parliamentary Inspector Malcolm McCusker QC.

Following Swan Hills backbencher Jaye Radisich's announcement last week, WA Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale is the second female Labor MP to announce her resignation from parliament, effective from the next state election.

Singapore based Skywest Airlines Ltd has announced an interim after-tax profit for the half-year to December 2007 of S$6.5 million (A$5.1 million), an increase of 46.6 per cent on the previous corresponding period.

Perth-based Oceanic Asset Management Pty Ltd has withdrawn the prospectus for its planned uranium fund, which was aiming to raise up to $50 million, and plans to launch an 'energy' fund instead.

Western Metals Limited has finalised an agreement with Stellar Resources Limited for the sale its 60% interest in the Zeehan tin deposit in western Tasmania for $1.1m.

Norwegian company Tinfos has turned its attention to Subiaco-based manganese explorer Spitfire Resources Ltd after losing out in the takeover race for Consolidated Minerals Ltd.

Subiaco-based Phylogica has secured a signficant shareholding in Dynamic Microbials, with the two companies signing an exclusive Licence Agreement for Phylogica's anti-bacterial applications.

BankWest and Flight Centre Ltd (FLT) today announced BankWest ATMs would be installed in more than 100 of FLT's shops across Australia over the next year.

The directors of WA Newspapers Holdings Ltd have highlighted Seven Network Ltd's riskier investment profile, as they have sought to repel the rival media company's boardroom moves.

West Perth-based Moly Mines Ltd's Spinifex Ridge molybdenum project faces delays of at least three months after the company disclosed that it had been unable to complete its financial negotiations and its regulatory approvals in line with its original sch

West Perth-based gold producer Troy Resources NL has annouced the commissioning of its new Andorinhas gold mine in Brazil, which is expected to produce 50,000 ounces of gold per annum over five years.

West Perth-based gold miner Avoca Resources Ltd has credited the sucess of its Higginsville Gold Project in Western Australia for enabling the company to secure a $71 million loan for its subsidiary, Avoca Mining Ltd, in the midst of volatile world credit

State government ministers have welcomed the Australian Government's announcement of a new $2.25 billion, five-year program to revitalise Australia's environment and improve land management.

West Perth-based asset and expense management provider Stratatel Ltd has acquired Phoneware Communications Systems Pty Ltd for $2.5 million in cash and shares.

Shares in Perth-based Eagle Nickel Ltd have made a flat debut on the Australian Securities Exchange today, opening at 25 cents each, or almost 17 per cent lower than their 30 cent offer price.

Premier Alan Carpenter has announced that land at Allenswood Primary School in Greenwood is not for sale and will remain as open space.

Blue Energy Limited has announced the confirmation of the appointment of Bill Williams as CEO and the execution of the first of a number of coal seam gas exploration drilling contracts.

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle owner Marylyn New has purchased the Broadwater Pagoda Hotel and Apartments in Como for approximately $15-20 million.

Macmahon Holdings Ltd has been awarded a $65 million contract to construct 50 kilometres of rail to the Mesa A mine for Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Iron Ore in the Pilbara.

Controversial former health department boss Dr Neale Fong has emerged with a new role as executive chairman of a small exploration company that is planning to list on the Australian stock exchange next month.

Subiaco-based Wolf Minerals Ltd has confirmed a previous JORC resource estimate at its wholly owned Hemerdon Ball tungsten and tin deposit in Devon, United Kingdom.

Western Australia achieved the lowest jobless rate in the nation of 2.8 per cent in February, while Australia's jobless rate dropped to a fresh 33-year low of 4 per cent in the period, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

The state government has chosen property group Stockland as the preferred proponent to redevelop the former Craigie High School site.

The ASX Materials Index, which is where the mining and energy companies can be found, has been supported by takeover action in the sector and a strong outlook for iron ore, coal and energy producers of all sorts.