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THE Craigie High School site is the latest Western Australian school property to attract the interest of developers, with the land parcel the focus of a joint venture between the state government and

WA Business News' third annual State Economic Review comes during a continuing period of prosperity for Western Australia, courtesy to a large extent of China's accelerating economic growth.

Western Australia's inflation rate continues to lead the nation, despite growing at a slower rate in recent quarters.

CEDAR Woods Ltd has received simultaneous rezoning approval under local and state planning schemes for the final stages of its Rivergums estate in Baldivis, the first time dual rezoning has occurred f

WA has certainly become the ‘state of excitement', as a result of its remarkable growth record in recent years.

Property group Hawaiian has agreed to fund the preparation of a structure plan to guide the revitalisation of the East Victoria Park town centre.

Wesfarmers Ltd has appointed British supermarket baron and former Conservative Party MP, Archie Norman, as an adviser to develop a turnaround plan for the Coles Group Ltd businesses, particularly its

Have you ever tried ordering champagne glasses in Perth lately? Well I have, and let me tell you it is not an easy task.

The City of Perth Heritage Appeal is challenging negative perceptions by launching two innovative programs and pushing the economic case for heritage preservation.

Moly Mines has appointed Terry Scott as project construction manager and Sam Thong as senior metallurgist.

The world economic outlook is in its most healthy state for at least 30 years.

Boutique developer Linc Property Pty Ltd has extended its reach to the northern suburbs with a major industrial land acquisition in Landsdale.

The 2007 International Conference on Engineering Sustainability is to be held from October 31 to November 2 at the Sheraton Hotel.

WA may be half a world away from the epicentre of the fallout from the collapse of the sub-prime mortgage market in the US, but that does not mean the US housing market's woes will not eventually turn up in the prices of key commodities.

Australia's skills shortage is, for most people, a nuisance rather than a serious problem.

A new package of State Government industrial relations reforms will impose further red tape and regulation on WA businesses and increase employment costs, according to the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Selling commonwealth land to property developers and using the funds to make housing interest payments tax deductible would be a good political decision for an incoming government, according to Satterley Property Group chief executive Nigel Satterley.

Perth-based health insurance and financial services player HBF has revealed a 36 per cent increase in underlying profitability, boosted by strong investment market returns.

The State Government has approved a $225 million upgrade of Port Hedland's port facilities after securing up-front capital contributions from miners, including BHP Billiton, Consolidated Minerals and Atlas Iron, to cover nearly half the cost.

Public Advocate Michelle Scott has been appointed the Commissioner for Children and Young People for a five-year term, after a long appointment process, Child Protection Minister Sue Ellery has announced.

West Perth-based Monarch Gold Mining Company Ltd has announced plans to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange by the first quarter of 2008, after listing on the Dubai International Financial Exchange earlier this year.

Australia's peak building industry body has reiterated calls for both sides of politics to be mindful of inflationary pressures when considering economic policy.

Perth-based gas explorer Po Valley Energy Ltd has signed a contract with Hydrodrilling International SpA to secure a drill rig for use on its gas fields in northern Italy starting in April 2008.

Annual General Meetings are disenfranchising shareholders in small listed companies, according to peak body Chartered Secretaries Australia, which has called for wide-ranging discussion on the issue.

West Perth-based gold and base metals explorer Centaurus Resources Ltd will acquire Brazilian mineral exploration and development firm San Greal Resources Pty Ltd through a scrip issue worth around $3.3 million, the company has announced.

AGL dumps Anthony; Nexus shut down of the auction for Anzon; tax cuts promises to cost $80b in the next five years; Gordon raids Ten options for a 4.3 per cent stake; Labor widens the gap over the coalition after one week.

East Perth-based bauxite explorer Bauxite Resources Ltd has remained steady in its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange, closing up 0.5 cents after raising $7.5 million in its initial public offer.

Tasmania-focused metals miner Macquarie Harbour Mining Ltd has announced plans to raise a minimum of $4 million through its initial public offer to commence a drilling program across its portfolio.

Ric Stowe's private Griffin group is claiming success with its latest efforts to use its Collie collieries as a solution to the salinty issues plague the massive Wellington Dam.

A group of dissident PharmAust Ltd shareholders forced the company to hold a formal poll after their push to replace the existing board was narrowly defeated on a show of hands at today's general meeting.

Como-based construction company Forge Group Ltd subsidiaries Cimeco Pty Ltd and Webb Construction (West Africa) Ltd have been awarded $35 million in contracts for work on African mine sites, the company has announced.

West Perth-based Nkwe Platinum Ltd has signed a deal with Dyondisani Mining & Energy Pty Ltd and Bolotola Investment Holdings Pty Ltd to acquire a 100 per cent interest in the prospecting rights to two platinum group metal farms.