The global financial meltdown has prompted the University of Western Australia, along with tertiary institutions across the country, to tighten the financial belt after falls in investments.
WA rips $1.8bn off regional deal; RBA plans drastic rates cut; Chinese Rio play embroiled in Lehman collapse; Mills push FMG for freight cuts; NAB to be first cab off the rank
Markets fret over Fed recession fears; WA growth to shrink: Buswell; Hundreds left angry as Opes Prime is wound up; No riding China's back: Rio; Banks urged to pass on cheaper borrowing costs
Belmont-based Ferrowest Ltd has reassured investors today that negotiations relating to an off-take agreement for its Yalgoo iron ore project are still progressing despite market turmoil.
Subiaco-based Richfield Group Ltd plans to raise $2 million through a non-renounceable entitlements issue, with funds to go towards working capital and exploration expenditure.
Paul Kitto's role at West Perth-based Ampella Mining Ltd has been expanded from its chief executive position to include managing director responsibilities.
Premier Colin Barnett has named North Head, north of Broome, as his preferred site for a gas processing precinct to serve the Browse Basin gas fields, located off the Kimberley coast.
Iluka Resources Ltd, the world's biggest zircon producer, has increased its profit outlook for the full year after a fall in the Australian dollar and higher commodity prices as it plans to take one of its kilns out of production.
The $10.4bn giveaway; Europe unites in $2.8 trillion shock and awe blitz on cash crisis; Base metals bounce as bailouts inject new hope; Credit crunch crimps broadband plan; Top lender falls into line with rates cut
The Australian bourse has clocked up its best two-day gain in over 33 years after the market closed four per cent higher, following the biggest point gain ever on Wall Street and news of the federal government's $10.4 billion economic stimulus package.
Australia's largest building association says measures announced by the federal government to boost the economy will support the housing market and increase activity.
Rudd's New Deal to beat world recession; ASIC sues KPMG over Westpoint audit; Fortescue flags iron ore prices to stay flat in 2009; BankWest buyer is confident over deal; Chinese steel cut worries Aussies
Banks anchored against storm; Resources slump blow to earnings; Rio lawyers threaten striking drivers; Fortescue eyes new port with mining giant's rail; Westoz sells 6.9pc into Cooper bid
Acceptances for Cooper Energy Ltd's takeover offer for Incremental Petroleum Ltd have jumped nearly 10 per cent, after the takeover target formally rejected the offer earlier this week.
Pilbara on brink of industrial war; Barnett ponders power synergy; $6bn Western Power upgrade in doubt; States file 'weak' $235bn project wish-list; HBOS loses $1.1bn on BankWest as Commonwealth takes cake
A one-off expense associated with the takeover of Western Australia-based Home Building Society has slightly dented Bank of Queensland's net profit, which slipped 2 per cent for the 2008 fiscal year.
WA facing power price surge; Pilbara strike will worry Japan: Barnett; Incremental gets super-confident report; Alcoa profit shortfall spurs run on Alumina; Santos scores top dollar in Moly gas deal
Emeco Holdings Ltd managing director Laurence Freedman has increased his interest in the company through the on market acquisition of 1 million shares at a total cost of $790,000.
FORMER Home Building Society, StateWest Credit Society and Challenge Bank Group senior executive Geoffrey Searle has been appointed vice-president corporate services of Curtin University of Technology
CLEAN power developer Carnegie Corporation Ltd says more than a third of Australia?s base-load power needs could be economically generated by wave technology, according to a report commissioned by the
COLE Corporate managing director Steven Cole (pictured) has been appointed the WA division president of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, replacing retiring division president, Fiona Harr
Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference The 46th Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference will take place from October 12 to 14 this year at the Hyatt Regency Perth and will focus on strengthening
DESPITE no firm launch date having been set for its delayed mutualisation, $9 billion fund manager GESB has unveiled a highly experienced seven-member board.
THE state corruption watchdog has recommended that former deputy of the resources department, Gary Stokes, be prosecuted after finding he engaged in serious misconduct for supplying information to dis
Janet Holmes a Court has been named this year?s United Way Philanthropist of the Year in recognition of her significant contribution to the Western Australian community.
