The state government's discussion paper outlining the first comprehensive approach to the long-term development of the Western Australian food industry has been released today for public and industry comment.
Premier Alan Carpenter has announced a $20 million state government investment in the establishment of an International Radio Astronomy Research Centre in Western Australia.
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Redcliffe-based Global Construction Services Ltd has announced a net profit after tax of $4.7 million for the half year to December 2007, the group's first reporting period as a listed entity.
Former state government minister John Bowler has announced he will stand for the seat of Kalgoorlie as an independent candidate at the next state election, due in early 2009.
Subiaco-based mineral explorer TNG Ltd is set to joint venture a portfolio of non-core mineral exploration projects in the Northern Territory with Western Desert Resources Ltd.
BankWest's parent company HBOS Australia has reported a 15 per cent increase in profit, saying it is a good result considering the big investment in east coast expansion it has undertaken.
East Perth-based engineering consultancy Lycopodium Ltd has announced a net profit after tax of $4.8 million for the half year, on revenue of $55.9 million.
The WA Local Government Association today released its draft plan for restructuring of the sector, with a focus on a regional system of service delivery but no forced amalgamations of local councils.
West Perth-based Brumby Resources Ltd has launched an underwritten 1-for-2 pro-rata non-renounceable entitlements issue, to raise a total of $2.57 million for exploration at its Pilbara iron ore projects.
Perth-based asset management firm PearlStreet Ltd has reported a net profit after tax of $821,000 from ordinary activities for the half year ended December 2007, down 26.9 per cent on the 2006 corresponding period result.
The three directors of West Perth-based Trafford Resources Ltd have injected a total of $1.8 million into the company's exploration efforts after each exercised 4.5 million options at 25 cents a share and over 2 million options at 35 cents today.
GRD Ltd has confirmed that it is looking at new ownership arrangements for its Global Renewables infrastructure arm, as its Minproc engineering business reported a strong rise in profits.
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The race is on to find ways to store carbon dioxide emissions, but some in the sector argue the legal framework has to be put in place to deal with this new issue and the business opportunities it creates
While many outsiders perceive Papua New Guinea as politically and socially unstable, the country continues to attract interest from mining companies keen to develop major resource projects.
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 Industry and Resources.
The long-awaited move by Kerry Stokes’ Seven Network Ltd on West Australian Newspapers Holdings Ltd started this week, offering all the hallmarks of a long and protracted fight.
The state’s property market is likely to experience continued growth in 2008, although performance in the residential sector is likely to be mixed, according to the Hegney Property Group’s outlook report.
With the first of the new breed of Perth office towers at least 12 months away from completion, developers are transforming small city sites into boutique office blocks and reaping the rewards in the interim.
Figures released last week by the Housing Industry Association indicate the residential market in Western Australia will continue to face challenges in 2008.
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Increasing wages may seem a strange way to cut costs and lift business efficiency, but that is one option proposed by visiting management expert, Verne Harnish.
As the first stages of the Northbridge Link project get under way, a number of developments in the East Perth Redevelopment Authority’s New Northbridge precinct and surrounds are due for completion in the next 12 months.
Deep Yellow Ltd managing director Leon Pretorius has increased his direct and indirect interest in the company through the on-market acquisition of 4.3 million shares at a total cost of $1.3 million.
