Three additional group housing sites in Broome have been released by tender, with an additional demonstration housing project launched to create a benchmark for sustainable design.
The Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia will hold a public hearing to investigate the propriety of conduct of public officers involved in the Canal Rocks near Yalingup.
Perth-based alternative energy supplier Eden Energy Ltd's American subsidiary Hythane Co will perform the US's first long term test of hydrogen and hydrogen-natural gas blend fuelled engine, supported by the US Energy Department.
Its not just the economic data which is showing a two-speed economy, anecdotal evidence from Western Australian CEOs shows the state is out on its own in many other regards, most notably in management issues and what staff demanded.
West Perth-based Summit Resources Ltd has officially commenced legal action against Resolute Mining Ltd and Valhalla Uranium Ltd over the alleged disclosure of confidential JV information to Valhalla takeover suitor Paladin Resources Ltd.
Bentley-based data recovery specialist SpectrumData Recovery has signed a four year contract with the Ethiopian Government to recover volumes of exploration data from collections of deteriorating magnetic reel tapes.
West Perth-based mineral explorers Tanami Gold NL aims to raise $10 million through a placement with Hartleys Ltd to tide it over following delays in the commissioning of its Coyote treatment plant.
Forget Waikiki and Medina, suburb names have gone back to British as Multiplex Living's Vale housing syndicate in the Swan Valley has been granted the new name of Aveley.
Home Building Society Ltd has today sent a detailed merger proposal to the Board of Police and Nurses Credit Society Limited, offering up to $243 million under two options - well below the $420 million mooted by the target.
Kalgoorlie-based nickel player Heron Resources Ltd will advance its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, after joint venture partner Inco Ltd announced its intention to proceed to stage two of the project.
West Perth-based mining company Otto Energy Ltd will raise $2.25 million through a placement to UK and Asian investors to fund the construction of a new rig for its Calauit Oil Field in the Philippines.
Alinta Ltd will commence Federal Court proceedings to seek to overturn the Takeovers Panel ruling of unacceptable circumstances in their acquisition of 10.25 per cent of the Australian Pipeline Trust, and subsequent orders to sell.
WA's peak body representing business - the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA - says the State Government is holding out on long-overdue tax relief in spite of grossly excessive revenue flows.
The number of new homes sold in Australia rose modestly in August, reflecting gains in the Western Australian, South Australian, and Queensland markets.
As it had previously indicated, the Takeovers Panel has declined an application from Aztec Resources Ltd to declare the takeover offer made by Mt Gibson Iron Ltd unacceptable.
Western Australian businesses are not immune from major security risks and need to be properly prepared for an incident affecting them such as a terrorist attack or a disease pandemic, says the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA.
Western Australia's Agriculture and Food Minister Kim Chance will visit remote Arubiddy Station on the Nullarbor this weekend for a first-hand look at the challenges faced by drought-affected pastoralists.
Subiaco-based biopharmaceutical company Phylogica Ltd has launched a share placement and share purchase plan to raise a total of $3.75 million to help fund its drug discovery projects.
Fleetwood Corporation Ltd has announced a restructuring of its top management with former Austal Ltd chief executive Bob McKinnon being appointed to a head office role, where he will work with the group's long-standing managing director Greg Tate.
West Perth-based Murchison Metals Ltd has officially become Western Australia's sixth iron ore miner, after the company commenced mining operations at its Jack Hills project this morning.
Nedlands-based pharmaceutical company PharmAust Ltd has signed manufacturing contracts with grocery chains IGA and New Zealand's Progressive Enterprises to produce a range of sun care and over-the-counter cough and cold products.
Welshpool-based engineering services firm RCR Tomlinson Ltd will acquire Canning Vale-based boiler services company Boilergenics Ltd for $3.2 million by September 28, it announced today.
Salter Point-based health care company Medec Ltd has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Malaysia's Unisense Sdn. Bhd for $400,000, with an option to acquire the remaining 49 per cent in 2008-09.
The Initial Public Offer for West African gold and base metals explorer, Shield Mining Limited, has closed oversubscribed and it will now list on the Australian Stock Exchange next Wednesday, September 27, 2006.
Sydney-based industrial services company United Group Rail has been awarded over $127 million in new contracts from BHP Billiton and a Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary for two projects in the Pilbara.
Western Australian borrowers reacted to the August 2006 interest rate rise by embracing fixed loans in growing numbers, the latest Mortgage Choice national housing loan approval data has revealed.
Around 47 per cent of Western Australian farmers are members of a landcare group, 56 per cent active, with an average of eight years involvement, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics today.
