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A SIGNIFICANT collection of Australian women’s art has been donated to The University of Western Australia.

Western Australia may have failed to register on the radars of the low-cost carrier airlines to the level witnessed in the eastern states, but Tourism WA’s new head of aviation development is determined to take advantage of this rapidly growing segment.

Unemployment rate: WESTERN Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 2.8 per cent in February 2008, down from 3.1 per cent a year earlier.

Many Western Australian exporters will have to review their marketing budgets after the federal government announced that a big jump in applications for export market development grants will result in a sharp cut in payments.

ESPLANADE Hotel Fremantle owner Marylyn New has bought the Broadwater Pagoda Hotel and Apartments in Como for a price estimated at between $15 million and $20 million.

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government’s Department of I

PERTH investment banking group Argonaut has sold a 20 per cent stake in the business to Apollo Asia Opportunity Master Fund, LP, and formed a strategic alliance with Apollo for its new merchant bankin

Eneabba Gas Ltd has terminated its agreement with Westralian Gas and Power Ltd to buy a 70 per cent stake in Mid West petroleum tenements.

Australia's population growth rate has risen to the highest level in 18 years and Western Australia is leading the way with growth of 2.35 per cent in the year to Sepetmber 2007.

In his latest report, state auditor general Colin Murphy has looked into the licensing of security workers and the disposal of government computer hardware.

UK group Fenner plc has announced plans to invest $70 million establishing a factory at Kwinana to manufacture steel reinforced conveyor belts.

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.