Air quality monitoring on the Burrup Peninsula has been extended with local industries agreeing to contribute $400,000 to the project, which will double the time spent on air monitoring to four years.
West Perth-based diversified explorer Exco Resources NL has entered into agreements that unconditionally underwrite the exercise of the company's 39.99 million listed options due to expire on 28 August 2006, raising just under $8 million.
An Improvement Plan has been put into place to transform the Cockburn coastal strip into a thriving and energetic beachside residential and mixed-use area.
The State Government has announced the shortlist of contractors invited to tender for the construction of the first stage of Western Australia's first floating dock at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson.
Fremantle-based Cell Aquaculture has launched Supreme Court proceedings against South Perth-based mineral explorer Excalibur Mining Corporation Ltd, demanding payment of $500,000 from Excalibur.
West Perth-based Emeco Ltd's subsidiary Emeco International Pty Ltd has executed a formal sales agreement to acquire earthmoving business and assets of NSW-based independent earthmoving equipment rental and sales business Bevans for $9.7 million.
The Federal Government is showing its total contempt for Western Australians by failing to release an environmental report on the BGC brickworks plan at Perth Airport, according to Planning and Infrastructure minister Alannah MacTiernan.
Perth-based land development firm Gilbert Rose Consulting has been acquired by Queensland engineering services company Cardno Ltd in order to strengthen its presence in Western Australia.
Former director of Western Australian based Hallmark Gold NL David Muir pleaded guilty yesterday in the District Court of Western Australia on seven charges of making improper use of his position.
West Perth based Batavia Mining Ltd has announced that it has reached agreement with AIM-listed mineral company, Thor Mining PLC to sell its portfolio of uranium exploration assets in the Northern Territory to Thor.
Emerging Western Australian oil and gas player First Australian Resources Ltd has finalised the placement of 95 million shares to raise $12.35 million to pursue its exploration programme.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued a consumer warning about scams that convince consumers to provide personal banking details via email.
UWA's Centre for Water Research, in partnership with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, has been awarded a $2.7 million project to develop and install an automated Aquatic Real-Time Management System to enhance the operation of Singapore's Mar
Perth based property developer Aspen Group has provided an updated full year earnings forecast for the 2006 financial year and has announced an increased distribution rate for the June quarter.
Western Australian-based composites technology developer Quickstep Holdings Ltd has announced plans to form a joint venture to pursue manufacturing opportunities in India and Australia, and establish a manufacturing centre in India.
The need for a cut in payroll tax in Western Australia has been made more urgent by announcements of reductions in Victoria and Queensland which will put WA further behind in business tax competitiveness.
Western Australian iron ore explorer Atlas Iron Ltd has signed a new mining agreement with traditional land owners, the Ngarla people, for the development of Atlas's Pardoo iron ore project, in the state's Pilbara region.
Western Australian-headquartered Mutiny Gold Ltd announced that its $5 million initial public offer has exceeded its minimum subscription level, and the IPO will now close ahead of the company listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in the near future.
Leading professional services player Deloitte has appointed Ross Jerrard as a Partner to its Assurance and Advisory practice in Perth, as part of growth that has seen it appoint 30 new partners Australia-wide this year.
The state government has disputed the federal government's suggestion that WorkChoices legislation had contributed to the nation's low unemployment levels.
Perth-based wireless telecommunications company Wavenet International Ltd has received an initial order for 352 of its hand-held WaveReaderTM devices from Brisbane-based group, Technisyst Pty Ltd.
Seven Western Australian companies have been acknowledged for their role in developing an innovative and prosperous local food industry with the awarding of grants under the state government's WA Food Industry Development Fund.
Perth-headquartered resources explorer West Australian Metals Ltd has received ministerial approval to earn a majority stake in a uranium project in the Republic of Namibia.
The latest of a recent clutch of uranium hopefuls, Western Australian-headquartered Newera Uranium Ltd, has closed its $3 million IPO oversubscribed and ahead of schedule in preparation for its debut on the Australian Stock Exchange.
The positive news keeps coming for Western Australian-based clean energy company Eden Energy Ltd, with wholly owned United States subsidiary, Hythane Company LLC, winning a major US technology industry award.
Perth-based drug discovery company Phylogica Ltd has announced a research collaboration and licence agreement with global pharmaceutical group Johnson & Johnson's Australian research arm, Johnson & Johnson Research Pty Ltd.
Western Australian nickel explorer Pioneer Nickel Ltd has announced a major farm-in and joint venture agreement with BHP Billiton Minerals Pty Ltd, forming the Silver Swan Northwest joint venture project.
