THE Office of Energy has recommended a 55 per cent increase in small business electricity prices, even higher than the increase it proposed in a draft report released last year.
The Note raised an eyebrow at a bit of research floating about this week suggesting one in six BankWest customers could vote with their feet and leave the bank as a result of the recent takeover by Co
THE state government has officially halted work on a major new sporting stadium and museum, preferring instead to build more public housing, establish a new children’s hospital and police complex, and
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THE Perth CBD office vacancy rate rose to 1.3 per cent, to 16,567 square metres, in January, while demand for office space has dropped for the first time since July 2004.
ZIRCON producer Australian Zircon has appointed Michael Kiernan (pictured) as a non-executive director. Mr Kiernan has mining expertise, both at an operation and management level.
Howard Park Wines and River Tales Bookshop will host Scottish author, Alexander McCall Smith, author of the bestselling First Ladies’ Detective Agency series.
EXTRACT Resources has announced that chairman Bob Buchan has been give a notice to leave the company after claims that the executive had underperformed.
ONE in six BankWest customers and more than 7 per cent of St George customeras plan to vote with their feet and leave the banks as a result of the recent corporate activity, a new poll by Retail Banki
Building approvals in Western Australia rose over 12 per cent during December, bucking the national trend which declined for a sixth consecutive month.
BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers has admitted the Ravensthorpe nickel operation was not the "finest investment decision" as the miner reported a 56.5 per cent drop in first half profit.
Investment company Ozgrowth has reported an interim net loss after tax of $17.6 million, a dramatic shift from the previous corresponding period's $166,834 profit.
The federal government says today's $42 billion stimulus package will add to gross domestic product growth but the budget will enter into a $22.5 billion deficit this financial year.
Great Southern is expecting to reap over $125 million over the next five years from its managed investment scheme plantation interests as it finalises acceptances for its plantation projects.
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has booked a $1.1 billion net profit in its first full half-year of mining, though in line with previous periods its result has more to do with accounting adjustments than mining operations.
OZ Mineral says it will book a small loss in carrying value from the sale of its stake in Nyrstar NV for $33 million as it details where 1200 job cuts were made.
Less than two months after proposing the takeover offer, Paladin Energy has passed the 90 per cent minimum acceptance level in its bid for Fusion Resources.
The release of encouraging quarterly reports by Western Australian gold miners has failed to provide direction for the stocks' share price, as a stronger market was offset by a fall in the precious metal's price.
Newmont Mining Corp is set to take full ownership of the Boddington gold mine following AngloGold Ashanti's decision to sell its one-third interest for $1.6 billion.
The Australian share market slumped to a five-year low as bank and resource stocks were weighed down by continuing concern about the health of the global economy following the release of economic figures from Asia.
Brokerage Hartleys has started coverage of Woodside Petroleum, rating the oil and gas giant as a Buy as the company gets ready to report its most profitable year ever.
