Property developer Port Bouvard Ltd has announced an interim fully-franked dividend of 40 cents a share, up 300 per cent on the payout for the company's shareholders this time last year.
Finland-focused junior nickel player Vulcan Resources has appointed former Portman Mining boss Barry Eldridge as deputy chairman at its annual general meeting held today.
Deloitte has announced a list of what it believes is Australia's 50 fastest growing technology companies, with four groups from Western Australia making the grade.
Deep Yellow Ltd, one of Western Australia's uranium hopefuls, aims to have the results of more lab tests on Monday following bad news earlier this week.
Diversified exploration company AusQuest is set to fast-track its iron ore interests in the Pilbara following an agreement with mining giant Rio Tinto aimed at progressing an iron ore development near Tom Price.
State and Territory Governments have united at the Australian Transport Council in opposition to the way in which the Commonwealth Government was dealing with non-aviation developments on airport lands.
The Federal Government's allocation of an extra $40 million for vital rail infrastructure is recognition of Western Australia's need for a fairer share of transport infrastructure funding, according to Alannah MacTiernan.
Western Australian treasurer Eric Ripper today called on his Federal counterpart Peter Costello to stop dithering on tax reform and introduce long overdue measures to encourage mineral exploration in Western Australia.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has commenced legal proceedings in relation to a number of companies within the Westpoint Group, as part of an investigation into the affairs of the companies.
Perth software developer HarvestRoad has won a contract worth more than $2 million to develop an element of BAE Systems' contract management system, the second significant contract win in a week.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has brought charges against Perth man Roy Albert Edwards, a former director of UTE Management Pty Ltd.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Senator Sandy Macdonald, will visit Western Australia to meet with key business leaders and groups.
Western Australia's first Trade and Investment Office in the United States was opened today in Los Angeles by state development minister, Alan Carpenter.
Alinta has awarded a $110 million contract to Alstom Australia Ltd for two 162 MW gas turbines fdestined for the cogeneration facility at Alcoa's Wagerup refinery.
Treasurer Eric Ripper today welcomed a new independent report forecasting Western Australia's V8 economy to zoom along at almost twice the national rate in 2005-06.
A record number of advanced minerals and energy projects, valued at $29.4 billion, will add significantly to the sector's production and export capacity in the short to medium term, according to ABARE.
Small businesses seeking workers' compensation insurance cover for WA working directors of proprietary companies are advised to review their insurance needs according to the Small Business Development Corporation.
A new Internet service will help match Western Australian small businesses with university graduates seeking opportunities to employ their skills and learning.
Automotive Holdings Group Ltd has added a Hino truck dealership at Dandenong in Victoria, an outlet the vehicle trader described as a "flagship" operation and a significant expansion of its business.
