The Western Australian grain harvest is expected to deliver 12.5 million tonnes during the 2005-06 season, according to Cooperative Bulk Handling Group, making it the second largest harvest on record for the state.
Shares in Perth-based QPSX have surged over 144 per cent on news that it has received a US patent, expected to help it with a German court action in defence of its intellectual property.
Agriculture Minister Kim Chance will visit the Middle East this month in an effort to grow Western Australia's $1 billion worth of exports in agriculture and food to the region.
The State Government has approved $35 million funding for the upgrade of Geraldton Port's Berth 5 to handle some of the expected increase in iron ore exports.
The Seven and Ten television networks will match the $780 million offer by rival Nine Network, owned by Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd, to acquire the Australian Football League rights for 2007-2011.
Australian Wine Holdings Ltd has expanded on its wine supply agreement and joint venture arrangement with McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd to include the award winning "Hay Shed Hill" and "Pitchfork" wine labels.
Kalgoorlie-based gold producer Croesus Mining NL has today confirmed the company has received two approaches that could potentially help it achieve its longer-term strategy, which involves growth through either joint ventures, mergers or acquisitions.
Perth-based PCH Group Ltd will see a reduction in current liabilities by $1.5 million and an increase in profit before tax by $1.5 million for it's 31 December 2005 half yearly results.
The Roy Morgan Unemployment estimate has shown the resources states of Western Australia and Queensland have the best figures in the country - though the data paints a less rosy picture than those revealed by Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Perth-based explorer Great Australian Resources Ltd has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50 per cent interest of Sydney-based nickel exploration company, Impact Mining Pty Ltd.
Perth-based mineral explorer Barra Resources Ltd has raised funds of $1.8 million including oversubscriptions of $326,000 being accepted by the company.
Boosted by the ongoing strong performance of the Australian share market Western Australian superannuation fund Westscheme is set to deliver a strong return in 2005.
The 2006-07 benchmark price for manganese ore may have slipped below last year's highs but at least one industry player was putting a positive spin on the development, suggesting the price remained strong and would bring certainty back into the market.
Two of Australia's leading agribusiness organisations have joined forces to provide farmers with a range of research information and access to a raft of industry specialists.
State treasurer Eric Ripper has confirmed Western Australia's worst kept secret: that government coffers are overflowing beyond expectations with a surplus of $1.3 billion now predicted, up from the $521million estimated at budget time.
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Has entered into an agreement with Mineralogy Pty Ltd ("Mineralogy") under which SBNC has the exclusive right to purchase Cane River Mining Pty Ltd ("Cane River"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mineral
Has today formalised arrangements with DJ Carmichael Pty Limited to raise up to $1,900,000 by way of an issue of up to 10,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of 19 cents per share.
Price: $782,000 POA (includes; boats and equipment and licences). Successful lifestyle business in the best parts of WA. Netting $276,000. 5 bed house also for sale, if required.
Dimitrios Papadimitriou - The Papadimitriou Family Trust became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 22,460,000 ordinary shares (7.00%).
