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A failure to meet land supply targets and high land prices dragged the number of residential housing lots sold in Perth down 64 per cent in 2006-07, according to Housing Industry Association Executive Director Sheryl Chaffer.

Bibra Lake-based mining services company Mineral Resources Ltd will construct ore crushing and beneficiation facilities worth $300 million for West Perth-based Precious Metals Australia at the company's Windimurra vanadium project.

Perth-based online DVD rental company Quickflix Ltd has launched its joint venture with Big W, the first time a large Australian retail chain has offered DVD rentals online.

North Perth-based development fund MEC Resources Ltd will establish a joint venture company with well-bore technical services firm China National Logging Corporation, to provide production and exploration services to MEC investee Advent Energy Ltd.

West Perth-based Tap Oil Ltd has entered into a gas sales agreement with a Western Australian customer for over five years, which it expects will generate $135 million in revenue.

Hamilton Hill-based barramundi producer Cell Aquaculture Ltd will relocate its Mississippi aquaculture operations to Las Vegas, Nevada, after losing and writing off $2.4 million on the site.

Henderson-based drill and blast company Brandrill Ltd has completed the acquisition of a 70 per cent stake in truck trays manufacturer DT-Hi Load Australia Pty Ltd for around $3.4 million.

West Perth-based Heron Resources Ltd has approved the commencement of trial mining and construction of the Demonstration Leaching Project on its Jump-up Dam Heap Leach Nickel Project, expected to cost $5.5 million.

Perth-based biotechnology company pSivida Ltd has completed enrolment for the first studies of absorption, distribution and metabolism of its diabetic macular edema treatment Medidur, the company has announced.

Premier Alan Carpenter has called on Federal Treasurer Peter Costello, who is visiting Perth today, to allocate more money to the State Government for infrastructure projects.

The state government has sought to break the deadlock confronting much-needed infrastucture to service the rapidly emerging Mid West iron ore precinct with a plan to separate the rail and port elements.

Diversified minerals explorer India Resources Ltd plans to raise up to $20 million to drive development of its Surda copper project in India and fund further exploration to leverage India's resources potential.

Aurox Resources Ltd has estimated capital costs of $603 million for its wholly owned Balla Balla iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region with the release of its bankable feasibility study today.

Rio Tinto Iron Ore has confirmed it will start flying workers in and out of Busselton in a bid to tap the growing population of the South West.

South Perth-based Aurium Resources Ltd has acquired a 37.5 per cent stake in gold exploration company Haven Resources Ltd for the issue of 7.5 million shares, worth around $1.3 million, the company has announced.

West Perth-based Jupiter Energy Ltd will pay Zher Munai & K LLP around $6.7 million and issue shares worth a further $2.3 million for sub surface rights on an oil permit in the Mangistau Basin in South West Kazakhstan.

A State Government-built boating facility worth $6.5 million has been opened at Monck Head, 1.5 km south of Coral Bay, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced.

Applecross-based engineering company Monadelphous Group Ltd has secured new minerals and oil and gas projects worth a total of $140 million, the company has announced.

Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has called for a greater share of Federal Government funding for infrastructure funding to be distributed to Western Australia.

Leading shareholders of Orbital Corp have made an unsuccessful attempt top entice billionaire founder Ralph Sarich to reinvest in the Balcatta engine technology company.The West

The discovery of a bashing victim in Melbourne lead to revelations of a new approach to Australia's refugee intake as Paul Omodei discovered allegations of plagiarism by Attorney General Jim McGinty, plus Pulp Mill, Hospitals, Autism, Teachers and Pauline

Former Hallmark Gold NL and Welcome Stranger Mining Company NL directors Stuart Adrian Corp and Brian Millwood Smith, have been found guilty of 29 charges brought after an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Applecross-based financial services company Questus Capital Group Pty Ltd is seeking a backdoor listing on the Australian Securities Exchange through failed Belmont-based company Financial Resources Ltd.

West Perth-based LinQ Capital Ltd, which is under pressure from UK shareholder Carrousel Capital to improve its share price, will renew its unit buy-back from October 19.

Perth-based metals explorer Windy Knob Resources Ltd will raise $900,000 through the placement of 3 million shares at 30 cents each to fund the company's ongoing exploration commitments.

Belmont-based gold and base metals explorer Great Australian Resources Ltd will acquire the remaining 50 per cent stake of Platinum Mining Ventures Ltd for a scrip issue of 17.5 million shares, worth around $4.9 million.

A decision by Federal Agricultural Minister Peter McGauran to expedite exceptional circumstances funding for drought affected farmers in the wheatbelt has been welcomed by State Agriculture Minister Kim Chance and WAFarmers President, Trevor De Landgrafft

Western Australian Industrial Relations Commissioner Stephen Kenner has been appointed to conduct a review of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994, brought forward two years by Employment Protection Minister Michelle Roberts.

The State Government will spend a further $1 million on the fight against cane toads, Premier Alan Carpenter announced today, with funding going towards research and community groups.

Malaga-based Advanced Engine Components Ltd has announced plans to raise $2.3 million through a non-renounceable rights issue to provide the company with additional working capital.

Sphere Investments admits problems with investment deal; ANZ cancels West Coast Eagles sponsorship; ABB grain facin $10m losses; Gunns will push ahead with Tasmanian pulp mill; Federal Govt has its hospitail funding share by 10 per cent.

The State Government has appointed former Geraldton Port Authority marine business unit manager Dennis Parsons as chief executive of the Esperance Port Authority, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced.