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Portable housing manufacturers, Fleetwood Corporation Ltd and Nomad Building Solutions Ltd, have posted strong growth in profits for the half year to December 31, boosted by demand from the resources sector.

The Stephenson Highway is a name that sends shivers up the spines of many residents in Perth’s western suburbs.

Cottesloe’s Station Street, a retail strip known for its high-end clothing and jewellery stores, has been chosen as the site for a new mixed-use development containing retail, office and residential space.

When you enter the Booragoon reception of Alcoa Australia, a poster advertising a concert for indie pop musician Ben Lee might catch your eye on the approach to the reception desk.

As office rents in Perth continue to climb, property owners are more likely to retain their assets to capitalise on growth, although the full effects of recent stock market volatility and rising interest rates are yet to be realised, according to property

Life after Alcoa for former Australian chief Wayne Osborn will be a mixture of business and pleasure – but it hardly sounds like he’s slowing down.

Recent power-related cobalt supply constraints in central and southern Africa have combined with low inventory levels and a strong market for the metal to double the cobalt price, pushing it to $US50 a pound.

It was a high-profile start for Alcoa Inc’s new Australian chief, Alan Cransberg (pictured), stepping up to front a media conference alongside Chinalco president, Xiao Yaqing, after the two companies bought big stakes in takeover target Rio Tinto Ltd.

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA believes mining companies are responding to the unique issues and challenges faced by fly-in fly-out workers and their families, with FIFO workers now making up just under half of the resources sector’s total workf

With Perth’s office vacancy rates at record lows, two major Perth lessees have finally pinned down space in new high rise developments in the CBD.

Companies that integrate corporate social responsibility practices into their business operations benefit from a significant reduction in staff turnover, new university research has found.

The state government is up for a big windfall in stamp duty from takeovers, with three big transactions theoretically providing at least $80 million this financial year.

Workforce shortages in the tourism industry have created strong demand for tourism graduates, with some providers registering close to 100 per cent employment rate for their students.

Local whisky lovers will be pleased to know that Western Australia will soon have a label of its own, with the Great Southern Distilling Company to release its first whisky in March.

The federal government is looking for quick answers from a review it has established into the ability of temporary skilled migration schemes to help ease labour shortages.

Someof Perth’s top hospitality figures will gather for a feast on February 24 as La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs holds its annual charity brunch and auction, for the benefit of Lifeline WA.

A Takeovers Panel review has rejected an appeal from Falak Holding LLC, over the panel's decision not to overturn the Dubai-based company's accidental sale of its stake in Golden West Resources Ltd to hostile suitor Faistar Resources Ltd.

Balcatta-based Clean energy technology group, Orbital Corporation Ltd, has forecast a profitable second half and full year after posting a reduced net loss after tax of $389,000 for the six months to December 2007, compared to $429,000 in 2006.

Coal companies in Western Australia are reporting upbeat results for testing of their deposits for gasification, a process which better uses the energy within the fossil fuel.

West Perth-based industrial company Schaffer Corporation Ltd has announced a net profit after tax of $5.8 million for the first half of the 2008 financial year, 11 per cent higher than the $5.2 million profit posted in the corresponding period last year.

Windimurra Vanadium Ltd has raised $54.8 million to fund development of its namesake project in Western Australia's Mid West, following the closure of its heavily oversubscribed entitlement issue.

Gold and base metals explorer, Augustus Minerals Ltd, has made a lacklustre debut on the Australian stock market today, with its shares opening at 40 cents each or 20 per cent down on their offer price of 50 cents.

Mineral exploration and energy technology company, Wasabi Energy Ltd, has raised $3.2 million through the sale of 4 million shares in Aviva Corporation Ltd at 80 cents each.

A study has been launched to identify a suitable site for the storage of carbon dioxide from a proposed new power station near Eneabba.

Diversified West Perth-based resources group, Kagara Ltd, has reported an 8 per cent fall in net profit to $35.9 million for the six months to December 2007, on the previous corresponding period's $38.9 million result.

Desperate FMG hits road; RBA cash rate may hit 8% to curb inflation; Rural revival feeds boom economy; Rio eyes $2.6b windfall if Asian mills stump up; More time please, urges Foster's chief

Nickel miner Mincor Resources NL has announced a $31.3 million net profit after tax for the six months to December 2007, 16 per cent down on its $37.1 million profit for last year's corresponding period.

The federal coalition has rejected the preferred industrial relations policy of its leader Brendan Nelson and his deputy Julie Bishop, deciding instead that it will not oppose legislation dismantling the Howard government's workplace laws.

Joint venture partners Charter Hall Ltd and Cape Bouvard Investments have confirmed the signing of Clough Ltd to anchor their new $220 million Alluvion office tower under construction on Mounts Bay Road.

Earthmoving and mining equipment supplier, Emeco Holdings Ltd, has reported a net profit after tax of $30.5 million for the six months to December 2007, down 12.4 per cent on the corresponding period last year.

Diversified base metals explorer, Haddington Resources Ltd, is set to acquire the mineral exploration division of Adelaide-based drilling company, Underdale Drillers, for a potential consideration of $18 million.

Year 11 and 12 students will be able to learn about minerals, petroleum and hydrogeology while they study environmental science issues as part of a new course launched by the education and training minister Mark McGowan today.