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Boston to head Chamber of Arts

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has appointed its inaugural executive director, with the recruitment of experienced arts administrator Henry Boston.

Fog, burst water main hit Perth traffic

A blanket of fog has caused flight delays at Perth Airport and traffic woes for motorists, adding to peak hour congestion exacerbated by a water main on Wellington Street that keeps on bursting.

Ex-minister says Barnett is a 'dictator'

Former police minister Rob Johnson has attacked Premier Colin Barnett as a "dictator" after he was overlooked for the role of speaker of the legislative assembly.

Non-mining economy improving: Swan

The record $22 billion spent in the nation's shops in February is a further sign low interest rates are supporting the economy, federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says.

BCA chief Westacott joins Wesfarmers

Wesfarmers has appointed Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott to its board of directors. Ms Westacott was a board director and lead partner at KPMG prior to joining BCA.

New home sales fall, but not in WA

New home sales tumbled 5.3 per cent across the nation in February, snapping a four-month run of increases, but the lagging trend did not extend to sales in Western Australia.

Toro uranium mine gets federal govt nod

Toro Energy has been granted long-awaited federal government approval for its flagship Wiluna uranium mine, the first of its kind in Western Australia.

Sundance takeover almost dead

Hanlong's troublesome 20 month-long takeover of Sundance Resources looks to be almost dead, after the Chinese suitor disclosed it would not meet a key funding deadline for the $1.3 billion deal .

MKDC wins construction award

West Perth-based MKDC has taken out one of the top honours at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) awards.

Hanlong chairman linked to murder investigation

Hanlong Mining's chairman has been detained for allegedly harbouring his brother, who is under suspicion of a triple murder.

Doray extends Andy Well with Judy Lode

Doray Minerals says the mine life at its Andy Well gold operation can be extended following the unveiling of the maiden resource for the Judy Lode deposit.

Wesfarmers' Kleenheat wades into domgas

Wesfarmers' Kleenheat Gas has entered the domestic natural gas market, offering a discount to win customers from former monopoly market holder, Alinta.

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Mergers and Aquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Who are the leading hands in the West Australian M&A marketplace

Exporters

LabelValue
Rio Tinto$26.13bn
BHP Billiton Iron Ore$20.48bn
North West Shelf Venture$14.92bn
Gold Corporation$6.82bn
Fortescue Metals Group$6.68bn
Others$22.08bn
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