The inaugural meeting of the Economic Audit Committee, the group tasked with examining the operational and financial performance of the Western Australian public sector, has taken place today launching the four-month review.
Perth-based explorer Bauxite Resources has signed an MOU with a Chinese group, aimed at establishing a 'farm-in' type arrangement for exploration at the company's Darling Range tenements for all minerals other than bauxite.
Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics show that capital spending on mining and energy projects has fallen from its peak levels, though WA still accounts for the majority share.
Former Canberra bureaucrat Peter Conran has been formally appointed as director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, a key policy adviser role in the Barnett government.
Resolute Mining has finalised details of its capital raising aiming to generate up to $72.5 million to complete the re-development and ramp up of the Syama gold project in Mali and maintain the company's other development activities.
Downer EDi Works has been awarded a contract worth more than $9 million to carry out major road upgrades on Wanneroo Road in Ashby and Tapping in Perth's northern suburbs.
Forestry Minister Terry Redman has launched a plan for the oil mallee industry to capitalise on opportunities presented by the future carbon pollution reduction scheme.
The Australian International Flight Instructor Training School has received approval to commence activities for flight instructor training at the Northam Airport after project funding to the tune of $150,000 was secured.
The best of Western Australia's regional small businesses were applauded for their service and support to the community at the 2008 GWN Western Australian Regional Small Business Awards held last week.
EFTel has formed a strategic partnership with NEXTEP Broadband, a division of NEC Australia, which will see the Perth-based internet service provider expand its BroadbandNext network by 55 additional sites.
Bannerman Resources has appointed Len Jubber as its chief executive and secured a convertible note facility for up to $20 million with Resource Capital Funds.
The corporate watchdog has charged Perth company director Malcolm John MacCormick with insider trading, in relation to last year's sale of his family business to listed company Walter Diversified Services.
The state government has announced it will lift the moratorium on the commercial production of genetically modified cotton in the Ord River irrigation area, boosting the prospects for a major expansion of the region.
Despite record low land sales, prices have steadied and there are early signs of a recovery in the residential property market, property developer Mirvac and the Urban Development Institute of Australia said today.
Superannuation Minister Nick Sherry has released a two-part discussion paper on the implementation of the government's superannuation clearing house measure and possible initiatives to reduce the number of lost super accounts.
Redbank Mines has agreed to a $6 million funding package from Crawley Investments, the unlisted investment vehicle of mining identity, Michael Kiernan.
The results of a broad review into the integrity of the temporary skilled migration program, known as the Deegan Report, has been released by Immigration Minister, Senator Chris Evans.
Mount Gibson Iron has reached an in principle agreement with the Dambimangari Native Title Group for exploration of the western region of Koolan Island, which has, to date, never been drilled.
The residential population in the city of Perth is booming, and forecasts predict the number to more than double in just over 20 years breaking the 30,000 residents barrier.
Copper miner Matrix Metals today appointed Vince Smith and Justin Walsh of Ernst & Young as voluntary administrators, after being squeezed by falling copper prices and debt repayments.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has expressed concern that the fundamental strength of the local economy is being undermined by uncertainty and pessimism.
