After a seven month vacancy, the State Government has appointed neuro-scientist Lyn Beazley to the role of Chief Scientist, after geologist Bruce Hobbs resigned over a difference of opinion on Government spending.
The University of Western Australia and Murdoch University have received $7.5 million in grants from the Federal Government's 2007 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund for undergraduate education.
The Tourism Council of Western Australia has welcomed a state government allocation of $500,000 over three years to fund National Tourism Accreditation Program certification, but the state opposition isn't so sure.
West Perth-based oil and gas explorer and producer Coogee Resources Ltd has withdrawn its IPO after the book build process failed to reach a price the company considered acceptable.
Australia has won the second Ashes test in Adelaide by six wickets, with Michael Hussey scoring 61 not out to end Australia's innings at 4/168 in a nail-biting finish.
Austereo's mix 94.5 still dominates the Perth airwaves, according to the latest Nielsen Media Research radio ratings tables, with Southern Cross Broadcasting's 96FM winning in its battle with DMG Radio's Nova 93.7 for second place.
Perth-based oil and gas explorer Strike Oil Ltd has announced plans to raise $4.9 million through a non-renounceable entitlements offer, one month after withdrawing a $7.9m entitlements issue because of inconsistent drilling results.
Australians have had cause for celebration as England was left floundering with 5/89 at lunch on the fifth day of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
A three-year ban from managing corporations issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is unlikely to bother Geraldton welder Allan William Bolton too much, considering he is currently serving 40 months for drug offences.
Perth-based property group Peet Ltd has issued a share purchase plan to its shareholders, just over a month after it raised $82 million through a placement to develop its funds management business.
A proposed merger between Monarch Gold Mining Company Ltd and Tanami Gold NL will not go ahead, after the two companies ceased further discussions this morning.
Adam Gilchrist's first Ashes 50 in four years has helped to steer the second Test towards a drawThe Australian vice-captain made 64 runs before being caught by Ian Bell, bowler Ashley Giles.
The Robert Champion de Crespigny-chaired Scarborough Minerals plc has joined the current wave of corporate activity in the resources sector, announcing an interest in merging with Perth-based minerals investor Mineral Securities Ltd.
The Old Dart's left-hand openers Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook were removed by Stuart Clark to leave England placed at 2-58 against Australia at lunch on day one of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
The introduction of daylight saving time is almost upon us, with Small Business Minister Margaret Quirk and the Perth Airport urging Western Australians to make sure they are ready.
BHP Billiton Ltd's Ravensthorpe nickel project budget has blown out to $2.8 billion, more than double the $1.35 billion approved in March 2004, when the green light was given. Also see our story on cost rises in the world's laterite nickel projects.
West Perth-based satellite communications company Comdek Ltd has closed its recapitalisation fund raising fully subscribed, and was up 20 per cent in early trade after re-commencing official quotation this morning.
Perth-based oil and gas exploration company Alto Energy International Ltd aims to raise $2 million through a share issue to bolster cash reserves ahead of a survey and drilling program in its US assets.
The state government has outlined a plan to stimulate broadband infrastructure spending in Western Australia by packaging up its agencies' combined $100 million-a-year telecommunications budget and offering it at tender for 10 years.
