WA govt unlocks East Perth school site

Henderson-based Civmec has signed a deal to acquire Luerssen Australia, the shipbuilder contracted to make patrol vessels for the Royal Australian Navy.

As many as 50 of BHP’s WA staff could depart from its technology and IT departments, as the mining company continues to roll out a restructure announced earlier this year.

Mining services entrepreneur Steve Tobin is looking to set a local record for his recently completed Yallingup Siding residence which is just hitting the market.

The S&P/ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent higher and above 8,300 for the first time, after gains by major miners and the big banks.