Premier Alan Carpenter has retained his party's leadership after a meeting of cabinet ministers today as the Liberal Party closes in on Labor in the crucial seat of Albany.
Shares in South Perth-based Finbar Group Ltd have been placed in a trading halt pending the release of an announcement that could have a "material effect on the value of its securities".
Ausdrill Ltd has blamed a fall in the company's share price on hedge fund selling after comments from suitor Macmahon Holdings Ltd that its takeover bid was unlikely to succeed.
$3bn costs delay Newmont mine; Jobs surprise adds to RBA rate dilemma; NAB woes aren't over, ABN warns; ANZ Capital chief leaves in lending review; Grylls says no deal with Labor unless Carpenter is in charge
Sinosteel is a step closer to full control of Midwest Corporation Ltd after Midwest shareholder Murchison Metals Ltd reversed its previous opposition to the Chinese company's takeover offer.
Some 50 per cent of shareholders have passed up Perth-based Axiom Properties Ltd's rights issue, with the company managing to raise $5.7 million from a targeted $11 million.
Western Australia's Nationals party has been handed more power in the outcome of the state election, with independent member for Kalgoorlie John Bowler announcing he will side with the party, potentially strengthening the Liberal claim to government.
THE state’s geothermal industry has been given a kick-start with the government awarding a private Guildford-based company the first exploration permits in Western Australia.
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).
iiNet Ltd managing director Michael Malone has decreased his interest in the company through the on-market sale of 3 million shares, realising a total of $4.8 million.
BENTLEY-BASED Solbec Pharmaceuticals Ltd is set for a full corporate re-launch after entering into an option agreement to acquire an Asian eye care business.
Nedlands -based mining software provider Micromine has appointed Peter Rossdeutscher to the newly created role of chief executive.He takes on the leadership role with Micromine’s founder, Graeme Tuder
IN THE NEWS EAST Perth-based 96fm has experienced a surge in listeners in the latest radio survey by Nielsen Media Research, jumping two spots to claim second place in overall rankings.
COOGEE Chemicals and sister company, Coogee Resources, have both appointed new chief executives with Coogee Resources also appointing a new chairman.Coogee Resources’ major shareholder Gordon Martin (
While the Note generally prefers reading dusty old hardbacks tucked away in the corner of a private library, we begrudgingly accept that the digital age is upon us.
Land and mortgage sales in WA have plummeted to historic lows, as the Master Builders Association of WA forecasts a slow down in the residential property sector in the short-term despite last week’s
Amcom Telecommunications Ltd non-executive chairman Anthony Grist has increased his interest in the company through the on market acquisition of 5 million shares at a total cost of $850,000.
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.
