BHP Billiton executive Megan Clark will become the new chief executive of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation when Geoff Gartlett finishes his term in December.
WESTERN Australia’s two farming groups are at odds over the future of the National Party, with one urging Nationals leader Brendon Grylls to stick to his independent guns while the other has called fo
HISMELT, Minara Resources and Rocla Quarry have been recognised for their excellence and leadership in environmental responsibility at this year’s Golden Gecko awards.
Western Australian fashion icon Melanie Greensmith (pictured) has been inducted into the WA Fashion Walk of Fame. Ms Greensmith is director and head designer of fashion label Wheels & Dollbaby.
The Note has admitted loving a gimmick or a catch, so hats off to the state government and Austrade which managed to tie in an Australian wine promotion in the US with the 25th anniversary of the Amer
Western Australians may have to wait until next week to find out which party will form government as Nationals leader Brendon Grylls indicated that his party may delay its decision.
WITH Perth’s population expected to double within 50 years, the state needs a strategic, long-term plan for where people will live, according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA).
The final results of votes placed in crucial seats in the state election will not be known before Sunday as representatives from the major political parties met with the Western Australia Electoral Commission today.
A major boost in the amount and value of iron ore exports has helped lift the nation's export earnings from mineral resources to a record $116 billion in the 2008 financial year, a commodity forecaster has reported.
Mineral production in Australia will slide by 210 million tonnes by 2020 if a 10 per cent reduction in emissions is set, according to the Minerals Council of Australia, while conservationists have labeled the target as "laughable".
South Perth-based uranium company Extract Resources Ltd has entered into a merger agreement with London-listed Kalahari Minerals Ltd in a scrip deal worth over $210 million.
The leaders of the Labor and Liberal parties made a final pitch for voter support today as another opinion poll suggested the result of tomorrow's state election is too close to call.
Vodafone snares Crazy John's as widow sells out; Prime bids for Babcock stake; Market batters Rio, BHP on China rebound doubt; ANZ doubles capital raising; Swan upbeat despite deficit
EU seeks new data on BHP's Rio bid; Resilient economy may limit rate cuts; Developer cuts price for $461m of capital; US fund's collapse sends shiver through WA stocks; Dual economy to limit rate cuts
With all the talk of interest rates and the credit crisis gripping the slowing economy, the Note thought a story on a different type of bank might make a nice change.
Real Estate Institute of Western Australia councillor Greg Rossen has decided not to seek re-election and has resigned his position after ten years on the council.
Carboni new art gallery director Dr Stephano Carboni (pictured) has been appointed as the new director of the Art Gallery of Western Australia, more than a year after former director Alan Dodge resign
Data released last week by the Housing Industry Association showed new home sales in Western Australia fell 24.5 per cent during July – the largest fall of all the states.
PERTH’S office market remains the tightest in the world and is becoming more expensive, with the city now ranked 18th internationally on rental rates, according to a report from Colliers International
The Fogarty Foundation was established on May 2000 by Brett and Annie Fogarty to encourage endeavours in excellence through education and the community.
Mineral Securities Ltd managing director Keith Liddell has sold his entire 3 million share stake in the company following the takeover offer of CopperCo Ltd.
A Preliminary review into the feasibility of a wave energy farm in Albany has concluded there is unlikely to be “fatal flaws” in the proposed development, Carnegie Corporation Ltd said.
THE Asthma Foundation of WA has appointed Leanne Preston as the new president of its board following the resignation of Cameron Schwab, former Fremantle Football Club chief executive.
Western Australia has recorded the largest fall in new home sales for the July month as the property market across the country continues to struggle with high interest rates and a slowing economy.
Wheat accreditation for the Grain Pool WESTERN Australian-based Grain Pool, the wheat-marketing arm of grain handler CBH Group, is among the first companies in Australia to be accredited to export whe
