Julie-anne Sprague

City hotel rates to rise in ’08 – report

The price of an overnight stay in Perth's hotels has been on the rise during the past 12 months, and it's likely to continue rising on the back of growing demand and a lack of new hotel developments.

Private equity firms open up market

After a 20-year career with Ernst & Young, Lui Giuliani has left the accounting group to establish a private equity firm with ex- KordaMentha executive Oren Zohar, Monadelphous chairman John Rubino, ex-Water Corporation chairman Tim Ungar and the director

Cott move for Lamont

Prominent restaurateur Kate Lamont is behind a new tapas and wine bar being planned for Cottesloe's Station Street.

House prices rebound to $466,000

The median Perth house price rose 1.1 per cent to a record $466,000 in the December quarter, slightly higher than the previous peak recorded in the March quarter last year.

An accomplished all-rounder

A large gathering is expected on Friday to say a formal farewell to Perth stockbroker and former Olympic medalist Tim Willoughby, who died last week while flying home from a holiday in the US with his family.

Smart Bites a healthy choice

Tucked away between Trinity and Carillon arcades in the underground walkway connecting St Georges Terrace with the city's malls is a modest looking cafe-cum-lunch bar that packs a very healthy, tasty, punch.

Northern strikes in Norway

With very little fanfare last month, Northern Iron Ltd managed to successfully conduct the year's biggest mining float, raising $140 million to fund the development of an iron ore mine in Norway.

Jamie Ogilvie backs $5m Argent Minerals float

Former Australian Securities and Investments Commission regional manager Jamie Ogilvie has taken up a role as non-executive director of Argent Minerals Ltd, which has lodged a prospectus to raise $5 million.

Fairstar increases stake in Golden West, extends offer

The bitter takeover battle for Golden West Resources is set to continue after Fairstar Resources extended its takeover offer for the group until February 13.

Perth house prices creep to record high

New figures reveal that the median Perth house prices rose 1.1 per cent to a record $466,000 in the December quarter, slightly higher than the previous peak recorded in the March quarter last year.

Tap's Woollybutt production halted

Tap Oil has been forced to temporarily suspend production at its Woollybutt Field after problems with emergency shut down equipment aboard the Four Vanguard Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel were discovered.

iiNet ups profit forecast, buys Perth ISP

Perth-based internet company iiNet has revealed that it expects to post a 9 per cent increase in first half earnings following favourable stamp duty rulings on a number of acquisitions.

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Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance

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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
FMG
CF 2011
CF Q3 FY12

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