The $25 million restoration of St Mary's Cathedral is on track for completion next year, but the Catholic Church hopes it is just the beginning of a major redevelopment of the area that could lead to a mixed retail, office and residential precinct leading
CLEAN energy technology group Orbital Corporation Ltd has entered into a funding agreement with the federal government worth $2.8 million to construct and operate an engine testing facility in Balcatt
Changes are under way at local IT company Costing and Logistics Systems, with the adoption of a new brand and business founder Norman Pater handing over the reins next week.
The recent surge of residential activity in the city's foreshore precinct to the east of the Supreme Court Gardens stands in stark contrast to the lack of any significant growth in the number of businesses servicing the area.
Visiting WA: Australian Information Industry Association and Women in Technology are to hold a luncheon in recognition of women working in the ICT industry entitled ‘Experiences as a successful busine
The Kalgoorlie Super Pit will be subject to a new regime after environment minister David Templeman ordered the appointment of an independent auditor to oversee the implementation of a raft of tough new operating conditions.
Wesfarmers Ltd says its pre-tax earnings will be cut by up to $20 million a month, as the company feels the impact of gas outages following an explosion that closed down the Varanus Island gas plant.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuel has today defended the integrity of the corporate watchdog, but said a 'reality check' was needed on commentary by the ACCC on the decision making process.
The state government will contribute a further $6 million towards the restoration of the Busselton Jetty, covering the gap initially allocated to the federal government.
North Perth-based Frontier Resources is preparing legal action against Papua New Guinea to recoup over $3 billion in expenditure and lost profits after the government refused to renew the licence covering its Kodu deposit.
Engineering and project management business Emerson Stewart Group Ltd has made a premium debut on the stock market today with its shares opening at a 15 per cent above its 20 cent issue price today.
Perth-based Beadell Resources Ltd has potentially secured a $50 million debt facility with ANZ to help fund part of its purchase of the Cracow gold mine in Queensland.
A week after dropping its acquisition of Adelaide-based drilling company Underdale Drillers, base metals explorer Haddington Resources is now eyeing Brisbane company Pheonix Drilling Services.
Chinese producer Hunan Nonferrous Metals Corp has increased its stake in Abra Mining Ltd to 50.2 per cent, putting it in reach of its takeover offer to acquire 70 per cent of Abra shares.
Perth engineering company Macmahon Holdings Ltd has negotiated a $100 million extension to a contract with BMA Coal Operations, which owns and operates the Saraji coal mine in Queensland.
Mining identity Michael Kiernan has quit the boards of several West Perth-based resource companies in a bid to reduce his workload and focus on embattled Monarch Mining Gold Company Ltd.
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The state government is set to reap over $680 million in iron ore royalties over the next four years after Rio Tinto confirmed it had secured an 85 per cent price increase with Chinese customers.
Malaga-based Automotive Technology Group Ltd has signed an agreement with ARE Engines Ltd to jointly evaluate the fuel saving and lower emission capability of the patented Almasi Rotary Engine.
Boutique brewing company Oz Brewing Ltd has suspended trading of its shares indefinitely pending the release of an announcement relating to its acquisition of assets from Shedco Group Pty Ltd.
Oil and gas company Santos has forecast a net production loss of 1.2 million barrels of oil equivalent for 2008 thanks to the Varanus Island gas incident.
East Perth-based VDM Group Ltd, through its subsidiary Keytown Constructions, has been awarded a $13 million contract by Fortescue Metals Group to build 24 houses in South Hedland.
Perth-based oil company Odyssey Energy Ltd has entered into an agreement with Marion Energy Ltd to sell its North Helper and Jester-Bloomington projects for consideration of 27.5 million Marion shares.
Perth-based grain handler The CBH Group has welcomed the passing of the federal government's export wheat marketing bill which will provide more choice to the state's wheat growers.
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A study into West Perth-based DMC Mining Ltd's Maroko iron ore project in the Republic of Congo has revealed potential revenue earnings of $US1.1 billion ($A1.2 billion) based on a 11 million tonne per annum operation.
Charter Hall Group Ltd has announced that the Police and Nurses Credit Society has officially signed a 10 year lease at the ONE30 Stirling Street project, located on the fringe of Perth's CBD area.
