The Master Builders Association says it cannot support the introduction of a carbon tax from July 1 unless cost impacts and uncertainties relating to building are properly addressed and compensated for.
Receivers and managers at Taylor Woodings have appointed Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels and CB Richard Ellis as joint agents for the sale of the Compass Hotel Group's 12 metropolitan hotels.
Mali-focused gold explorer Papillon Resources has added resources industry stalwart Ian Middlemas to its board of directors as company chairman, while at the same time announcing a $4.75 million capital raising.
Natural gas infrastructure developer APA Group says it will spend up to $140 million over the next two years building a gas storage facility near Dongara, one of two new state government initiatives designed to boost the state's energy security.
West Perth-based gas explorer Modena Resources has announced a new $25 million finance facility to fund exploration of its natural gas assets in south Texas.
A former employee of a City of Stirling contractor has been charged with three counts of corruption and one of giving false testimony by the Corruption and Crime Commission.
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says the government decided to lift royalty rates fully aware it could lose in GST revenue, while Treasurer Wayne Swan has conceded he knew of Mr Barnett's plan as early as last year.
Western Australia's workplace safety regulator is launching an inspection program to see if the construction industry is complying with requirements for consultation on safety management.
Gold miner Cortona Resources has announced the appointment of mining engineer Mark Milazzo as non-executive director and Lorne Harvey as chief financial officer.
The state government has awarded an $8.8 million contract for the construction of bridges for the extension of the rail line in the northern suburbs to a joint venture between Bocol Constructions and R J Vincent and Co.
Cazaly Resources has announced the execution of an agreement to offload its Hamersley iron project in the Pilbara to Winmar Resources for $35 million and a royalty grant.
