The debate over development of Western Australia's iron ore industry seems to have given rise to a number of myths that are distorting informed discussion.
A quarter of Western Australian exporters intend to move at least part of their business offshore within the next five years, the latest DHL Export Barometer survey has found.
There's nothing The Note likes better than a conspiracy theory, and there's nothing like an explosion that stops 30 per cent of the state's gas from reaching its users to prompt a few.
Just as political correctness, media spin, and obsessive management of the compressed daily news cycle become the norm, a bit of old-style Western Australia has burst back onto the state's dilapidated political stage.
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.
AUSTRALIAN consumers are increasingly becoming aware of the Perth-based BankWest brand, while Bill Gates' Microsoft has been named as Australia's most authentic brand, a study has revealed.
At some time or other - probably at a dinner party - most of us have been asked the question about which 10 people you'd want to have with you if you were stranded on a desert island.
More than 160 years after the final brick was laid, St Georges Cathedral is undergoing a major restoration as part of a master plan to redevelop the Perth Diocesan Trustees' entire site, which covers almost 8,500 square metres and includes both the Playho
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.
