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There are several ways to define the organisations whose primary objectives do not include making a profit – ‘third' sector, non-government, community profit, and public benefit are among these descriptions.

Charities in Western Australia are taking advantage of strong growth in retail sales, with many expanding their retail outlets or ‘op shops'.

State Scene remains apprehensive about the fact that Queensland's multi-millionaire Rudd family is headed for Australia's two most prestigious addresses – Kirribilli House overlooking Sydney Harbour and The Lodge in the heart of Canberra.

Western Australia's first large-scale commercial trial of genetically modified canola has hit a major stumbling block, with the seed companies unwilling to relinquish seed for the independent trial near Esperance.

Renowned winemaker Dan Pannell can't speak more highly of Arch Kosovich's Liqueur Muscat fortified wine.

IGA Supermarkets could potentially overtake Coles Supermarkets as Western Australia's second biggest supermarket chain within 12 months as it continues to expand its operations throughout the state.

There may not appear to be much upside for tourists from the surging demand for air services by resources companies, unless of course they've always wanted to take a break to the Pilbara, kick around the red dirt, and get a glimpse of some heavy machinery

Warren Mead has sold North Fremantle's The Oyster Bar on The Beach to publicans Craig Hutchison and Patrick Prendiville, and his former general manager Anthony Posniak.

As the titans of Pilbara iron ore flirt with each other, Andrew Forrest makes his dreams a reality, and the minnows of sector fight over control of the Mid West's resources, it's little wonder that almost $7 billion of new investment plans have gone almos

For almost 20 years Cable Beach Club Resort has been the only luxury resort to offer its guests the famous Cable Beach strip at their doorstep, but that is set to change.

In the same week as the Commonwealth Bank consolidated its position as Australia's biggest online stockbroker by acquiring IWL Limited, industry pioneer Steven Goh has emerged with a new low-cost service.

Australia's planning profession has given the Western Australian planning system, and those of most other states and the ACT, a ‘C' rating in the Planning Institute of Australia's annual report released last week.

MINING giant BHP Billiton Ltd believes a merger with Rio Tinto Ltd would accelerate the development of the Pilbara iron ore industry.

Joondalup-based industrial relations consultancy Workplace Professionals has closed its doors after 14 years in business, a direct result, according to founder Tony Thompson, of the federal government's fairness test for Australian Workplace Agreements.

Fresh from its acquisition of Queensland-based transportable homes builder, Halley Homes in September this year, Nomad Building Solutions Ltd has another takeover target firmly in its sights.

IVERNIA Inc, the parent company of lead miner Magellan Metals, has appointed LandCorp senior executive Dr John Yeates as general manager corporate and social responsibility.

The founder of Sanford Securities, Steven Goh, has teamed up with Melbourne-based financial services company Bell Group to launch a new, low-cost online stockbroking service.

Osborne Park-based Golden West Resources Ltd has rejected the all scrip takeover offer made by Fairstar Resources Ltd, saying that the bid was inadequate and provided no prospect of faster progress on the development of the Wiluna West iron ore project.

A Kalgoorlie-based fitness centre operator has been disqualified from managing corporations for four years by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, after breaching his duties as a m

Perth-based Eagle Nickel Ltd has opened its initial public offer, aiming to raise $9 million to fund exploration on its 11 nickel, uranium, molybdenum and platinum projects.

Subiaco-based mineral explorer TNG Ltd has raised $5 million through a placement to fund progress of its drilling program on its Manbarrum lead, zinc and silver project.

Recently re-invented Perth company EQiTX Ltd has raised $4 million through a placement and conversion of loans, the company has announced.

The State Government has fined exploration companies Golden West Resources and Hancock Prospecting after an industry review uncovered "widespread environmental and regulatory breaches".

Osborne Park-based gold explorer A1 Minerals Ltd will raise $1.5 million through a placement to fund a feasibility study on its BrightStar Gold Project, the company has announced.

Perth-based property developer Axiom Properties Ltd will develop an environmentally sustainable business precinct in Melbourne in cooperation with NSW-based Coffey International Ltd, the company has announced.

West Perth-based uranium explorer Energy Metals Ltd aims to raise around $5 million through a non-renounceable rights issue to fund exploration of its tenements in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Claremont-based Gippsland Ltd subsidiary Tantalum Egypt JSC has secured a 10 year offtake deal with German company HC Starck GbmH for the supply of tantalum peroxide from its 40 million tonne Abu Dabbab project in Southern Egypt.

West Perth-based mineral sands producer Matilda Minerals Ltd will ramp up exploration on its Cape York deposits, following the granting of permits from the Queensland Department of Mines and Energy.

The state government has announced a 2.6 per cent increase in taxi fares from the middle of November, while also announcing that an additional 100 peak period taxi plates will be issued to handle the Christmas and New Year period.

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Perth-based biotechnology company Stirling Products Ltd has signed a deal with an American distributor to include their immune system-booster ProVale in their animal performance diet products, the company has announced.

A board battle at zinc, lead and silver miner CBH Resources Ltd has seen the company appoint a corporate advisor to examine control and ownership issues, following the failure of a resolution to remove company chairman Jim Wall.