Labor governments in NSW and Victoria announced today plans to lift their moratoria on genetically modified canola production, but their stance has not softened the opposition of Western Australian agriculture minister Kim Chance to GM crops.
Directors' liability 'hindering boards'; Rio hits back at BHP with bullish expansion plan; Kiernan threatens to walk over pay stoush; ABB confirms push into wheat sales as drought cripples profit; Bitter blow to Empire as chief quits.
Opposition Leader Paul Omodei has called on the new federal government to expedite the delivery of election promises to Western Australia, including bringing forward the $100 million promised via the petroleum resource rent tax scheme.
Outgoing deputy prime minister Mark Vaile has become the latest coalition leader to quit, stepping down as Nationals leader in the wake of last weekend's crushing election defeat.
Outgoing defence minister Brendan Nelson has become the third senior Liberal to put up his hand for the party leadership, as Nationals' leader Mark Vaile today joined the former ministers choosing to exit politics.
With Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd set to appoint a fresh cabinet, the Real Estate Institute of Australia has renewed calls for the federal government to appoint a dedicated minister for housing.
Western Australia's peak business lobby is seeking certainty from the Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd that he will maintain the responsible and effective management of the economy to ensure Western Australia's growth and prosperity continue.
Rudd poised to end AWAs by February; Market expected to be positive after poll; Costello clocks off as Howard's flaws are exposed; Rio Tinto to launch own offensive on BHP bid; Spitfire closes $6m float subscriptions early.
Western Australia's peak business and employer group, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, congratulates Kevin Rudd and the Labor Party on their election victory.
Fresh from its rejection of a takeover bid from Fairstar Resources Ltd, Osborne Park-based Golden West Resources Ltd has appointed former Portman Mining managing director Geoff Wedlock as chairman, following John Daniels' retirement.
Western Australia's flat white, long black, latte and hot chocolate set have maintained their strong support for the Liberal Party, delivering an espresso shot in the arm for the government the day before the election.
Perth entrepreneur Dean Scook has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted in the District Court over a market deception scheme involving shares in a junior explorer in 1998.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has responded to criticism of State government funding for local raods, saying state budget allocations have grown by an average of 16 per cent each year since 2004-05.
West Perth-based Heron Resources Ltd and Brazilian giant CVRD Inco have approved a budget of $13.8 million for the first half of the prefeasibility study into the Kalgoorlie nickel project.
GMA Garnet Pty Ltd stood out last night at Austrade's Australian export awards by taking the first price in the Minerals Council of Australia's Minerals and Energy category.
The time is ripe to change leaders: nation's newspapers; Oz Brewing turns to sheds as ale fizzles; Kloppers calms Chinese merger fears; Howarth attacks State over North-West housing shortage; Commonwealth Bank to lift home rates regardless of poll result
Subiaco-based debt collection agency Repcol Ltd has appointed company secretary George Wilson as its managing director ahead of Monday's general meeting, in which the company plans to sell its major assets.
Como-based property developer Port Bouvard Ltd has secured approval from the City of Mandurah for its planned Eastport Stage 5 development, realising the last stage of canals subdivision at the Port Bouvard Canal Estate in Mandurah.
The State Government has appointed marine biologist Phil Chalmer to the board of the Esperance Port Authority, bringing additional environmental experience to the board.
Chemicals tycoon attacks short-term mindset; Wheat not main game for AWB; Power prices spark fears for Alcoa plan; ANZ director defends consultancy payments to Visy whistleblower; Olea sells off olive assets in $18m deal.
Welshpool-based sustainable water and power company Solco Ltd has appointed Alex Lamond as CEO and two new directors, including former federal minister Ian Campbell.
South Perth-based agricultural investment company the ARK Fund Ltd will retire debt owed to the National Australia Bank through a $20.4 million placement, the company has announced.
The State Government has named Alcock Brown Neaves Group subsidiary Hale Investments Pty Ltd and a Cedar Woods/St Ives consortium as preferred partners for residential developments at the Kwinana Education Complex and Carine TAFE campus.
Two Western Australian chief executives stand out in our fifth annual salary survey, which also found a big increase in the number of million-dollar packages.
Western Australia’s economic growth continues to lead the nation, with the state’s gross state product for 2006-07 up 6.3 per cent and almost double the national growth.
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi has called for the introduction of a new retail investment scheme next year, with retailers in a defined ‘business investment district’ of Perth city to be charged a compulsory levy for promotional events and advertising cam
Murdoch University is finalising plans for a new multi-million dollar biotechnology precinct that will open up its campus to industry and government tenants, and provide access to the proposed Fiona Stanley hospital.
