The State Government will boost its funding into not-for-profit tenant support agencies from $6 million to $10 million over five years for agencies offering education, advocacy and support services to tenants.
The Perth Convention Bureau has exceeded its annual sales target, by attracting $55.7 million in delegate expenditure for the state's business tourism market in 2006-07, but this was well below the amount attracted in the previous year.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Haddington Resources Ltd has finalised the formal transaction agreement, allowing it to acquire mining services provider Minvest International Corporation.
Former Rio Tinto Ltd chief executive Leigh Clifford will take the chair of Qantas Airways Ltd when current chair Margaret Jackson steps down in November, the airline has announced.
Perth-based RMA Energy Ltd has completed the acquisition and set up requirements at its tin and copper projects in North Queensland, putting it on track for production in the September quarter.
Sydney-based industrial firm Alesco Corporation Ltd has bought the rights to the brands of Hugall & Hoile and Turf & Irrigation, as well as certain strategic assets, from the administrators of Australian Waterwise Solutions Ltd.
Malaga-based scaffolding and form-work supplier PCH Group Ltd has rejected an increased takeover bid from UK-based industrial services company Cape plc, saying the $1.30 per share offer was not high enough.
Perth-based financial services technology company ThinkSmart Ltd will commence trading with the JB Hi-Fi-owned Clive Anthonys chain in Queensland and New South Wales, the company has announced.
Como-based Aquila Resources Ltd will sell its Mozambique coal exploration tenements to Sydney-based Riversdale Mining Ltd in a cash and scrip deal worth around $60 million.
Subiaco-based uranium explorer Deep Yellow Ltd has raised $15.8 million through the placement of an entitlements issue shortfall with Paladin Resources Ltd.
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women's Issues, Julie Bishop has called for women interested in contributing to Australian Government boards to register with the Office for Women's AppointWomen Online Database.
Northbridge-based VDM Group Ltd subsidiary Wylie & Skene has been awarded a $6 million project extension contract at BHP Billiton Iron Ore's Area C mine site, the company has announced.
West Perth-based Coogee Resources Ltd has completed a debt and equity package worth around $580 million, securing funding for the first stage of its Montara oil project in the Timor Sea as well as its exploration program for the 2007-08 financial year.
West Perth-based gold and base metals explorer Shield Mining Ltd will expand its African copper interests after signing a memorandum of understanding with Canada-based Majescor Resources Inc.
Two thirds of retail industry respondents to a survey by Inside Retailing Online approve of Wesfarmers' takeover of Coles Group, saying it is a positive development for Australian retailing.
Pauline Vamos, a non-executive director of Plan B Group Holdings Ltd and associate of the Australasian Compliance Institute, has been appointed chief executive officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Ltd.
West Perth-based African-focused gold and base metals explorer Shield Mining Ltd has applied for six uranium tenements alongside its existing gold and base metal licences in Mauritania.
North Perth-based development fund MEC Resources Ltd investee Advent Energy Ltd has entered into two farm-in agreements with Victoria Petroleum NL, Impress Energy Ltd and Roma Petroleum NL, the fund has announced.
