Shannon McKenzie

Tourism the brightest jewel in the Kimberley

THE natural wonders of the Kimberley are the focus of a tourism industry that is fast becoming the driving force of the State's far north.

Acting late on privacy change

DESPITE a long-running awareness campaign, many businesses are still not prepared for the Privacy Act amendments that will become law tomorrow.

Figures point to bright start to 2002

WITH Christmas sales up by 2 per cent on last year, WA retailers are hoping the festive cheer is an indication of

Recognising region’s long-term appeal

HOUSING prices in some South West property markets are growing by up to 18 per cent a year as towns in the region start to appeal as more than just holiday destinations.

Personnel

THE concept of a central work location is starting to become outdated, with new technologies providing Internet-savvy employees with the opportunity to 'web-work' from alternative locations.

Council denies marketing plan

CITY retailers have been unsuccessful in their push to take control of the promotion of the city as a shopping destination, but have been somewhat sated by an alternative proposal by the City of Perth.

Property Overview

It has been a year of mixed fortunes in the Perth property market, with inner city residential developments a real high point and low interest rates driving housing demand.Commercial

Mixed fortunes for developers

TWO multi-million dollar apartment developments were this week given the green light by the City of Perth, although a $20 million proposal to build a hotel and 140 apartments above Hoyts Cinema City was sent back to the drawing board.

Computer chain floats a good idea

PERTH-BASED computer rental chain Hire Intelligence's planned float on the Australian Stock Exchange has aroused the interest of several big players.

Multi-agents bracing for major change

MEMBERS of the financial services industry are concerned about the effect of new cross-endorsement regulations on the sector when they are introduced as part of the Financial Services Reform Act.

Partnership makes $8 million purchase

FINBAR International Ltd will continue its ongoing partnership with Wembley Lakes Estates with the $8 million purchase of the Freemasons Grand Lodge site at 78 Terrace Road.

The barrels just keep rolling out

THE Western Australian wine industry is going from strength to strength with three cellar door facilities, worth a total of almost $5 million, either having opened within the past week or opening within days.

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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
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CF 2011
CF Q3 FY12

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