THE details of the federal government's carbon trading system may not be finalsied, but one Western Australian carbon offset trader is hoping its early adopter status will be an advantage in the new legislative environment.
THE development of Western Ausralia?s second desalination plant at Binningup, north of Bunbury, has moved a step closer after the state?s environment watchdog recommended that the Water Corporation pr
THE roll call of Western Australian businesses directly affected by the global credit crunch grew suddenly during the past week, with several listed companies changing their plans in response to the meltdown on Wall Street.
A MID-DECADE housing industry boom in Australia, fuelled by an ultimately destabilising rate of population growth, diverts scarce resources, including funds, away from much more productive sectors of the economy.
INDUSTRY groups in Western Australia have welcomed an Auditor General's report critical of the government's approvals process, saying the issues raised highlight an urgent need for change.
The state's economic boom could turn into substantially higher electricity prices next year as Western Power submits its proposals to the Economic Regulation Authority to increase tariffs.
Australia's biggest bank is set to grow, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia to take over BankWest and St Andrew's Australia from their troubled UK-based parent, HBOS plc, for $2.1 billion.
'Thousands' of jobs in doubt as CBA prepares to snatch BankWest; Merger to create $10bn bonus: BHP; Iron ore producers steel themselves for a slide; $500m windfall in $A plunge; Mitsui walks from Crux project
The Reserve Bank of Australia may cut interest rates again by Christmas, after deciding to lower the cash rate by a surprising 100 basis points for the first time in 16 years, economists said.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has responded to the global financial crisis by cutting official interest rates by 1 percentage point to 6 per cent, larger than the widely expected half a percentage point cut.
The former Western Australian government's $37 million investment into streamlining the state's resource approval process has largely failed, according to a report by the Auditor General.
A joint venture including Macquarie Bank Ltd have purchased 7500 square metres of office space and retail arcade on Hay Street known as 160 Central for some $40 million.
Backflip on Varanus may see state government gag report findings; Crisis sparks bank shake-up; Pilbara workers to strike; Investors hammer oil giants on global worries; Banks turn to fund for cheap cash
The former chairman of the state's Environmental Protection Authority has failed to quash a corruption report linking him to disgraced former premier and lobbyist Brian Burke.
The state environment watchdog has recommended a proposal by the Water Corporation for the development of a desalination plant at Binningup, with the final nod of approval now needed from new Environment Minister Donna Faragher.
Varanus gas blast a $2b blow to WA; Recession fears increase; Shareholders target boards in executive pay revolt; ANZ readies axe over troubled lending arm; Top China official in warning on BHP-Rio tie
Housing and Works Minister Troy Buswell has ordered a review of public housing stock in high-end suburbs of Perth with a view to eventually reinvest the value of some properties to greater effect elsewhere.
Emerging producer Atlas Iron Ltd expects to disclose its off-take arrangements shortly as it today received the final environmental approval for its Pardoo iron ore project in the Pilbara.
The state corruption watchdog has recommended that former deputy of the resources department, Gary Stokes, be prosecuted after finding he engaged in serious misconduct for supplying information to disgraced former premier Brian Burke.
Emu tower struggles to sign up a builder; WA, Qld the winners in harvest, too; PM unlocks $20bn future fund; Analysts tip China slowdown to hit iron; Global economy fears overshadow bailout support
The global wait begins for an expected tight vote on the $US700 billion rescue package in the US House of Representatives after the Senate today passed the bailout plan designed to calm panicky bourses.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has told a Senate inquiry into the Varanus Island gas explosion the approvals process has made the state's energy supply structure vulnerable.
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett will raise Australia's investment relationship with China at today's Council of Australian Governments meeting in Perth.
Shares bounce back as US rescue hopes rise; BHP-Rio nod sparks stock rally; Inpex set out to avoid regulation: land council; CBA pounces on BankWest with low-ball offer; Breakthrough on national consumer laws
MIGRATION agents believe new federal legislation aimed at cracking down on employers that exploit workers under the temporary 457 visa program will lead to a further tightening of employer obligations.
CHINA continues to dominate Western Australia's export focus, generating more than $16 billion in revenue in 2007-08, according to figures from the Department of Industry and Resources.
INFORMATION technology and communications specialists Datamerge has bought Margaret River firm Queensberry Consulting as part of a strategy to overcome the dearth of skilled IT professionals in Western Australia.
