IN response to State Scene's column of October 2, 'Bailing out for a soft landing', a reader has suggested something should be done to stop the ongoing practice of politicians vacating their seats after general elections.
WITH Sunday trading to be open to all Bunbury general retailers next year, some industry groups hope this will bring Perth metropolitan areas a step closer to more flexible trading hours.
WITH energy issues firmly fixed on the public agenda after the events in recent months, the time is right for the development of a state energy policy which, at its heart, has a vision for Western Australia's development to 2050 and beyond.
PLUNGING international stock markets have been the most visible manifestation of the global financial crisis of the past month, but an equally worrying trend has occurred in debt markets.
Almost 120,000 extra workers could be made available in Western Australia if more women were encouraged to join the workforce, according to a new report from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA.
Premier Colin Barnett has named North Head, north of Broome, as his preferred site for a gas processing precinct to serve the Browse Basin gas fields, located off the Kimberley coast.
Perth-based Axiom Properties Ltd has refinanced its Port Geographe residential subdivision project with St George Bank, which will provide a $100 million construction finance solution.
The $10.4bn giveaway; Europe unites in $2.8 trillion shock and awe blitz on cash crisis; Base metals bounce as bailouts inject new hope; Credit crunch crimps broadband plan; Top lender falls into line with rates cut
Australia's largest building association says measures announced by the federal government to boost the economy will support the housing market and increase activity.
Rudd's New Deal to beat world recession; ASIC sues KPMG over Westpoint audit; Fortescue flags iron ore prices to stay flat in 2009; BankWest buyer is confident over deal; Chinese steel cut worries Aussies
The sale of BankWest to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia is not expected to be impacted by the bailout of embattled parent company HBOS plc, which has accepted a $22 billion rescue package from the UK government.
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has appointed former Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd chairman Ian Burston and former Oxiana chief executive Owen Hegarty to its board.
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The Wilcox discussion paper on the Australian Building and Construction Commission will pave the way for a return back to lawlessness in the building industry, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Michael Keenan said.
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy said new investments in the wholesale electricity generation market will be put at risk if Premier Colin Barnett pursues a re-amalgamation of Synergy and Verve Energy.