The state government has posted another record surplus, eclipsing its previous record figure by almost 2 per cent to reach $2.3 billion for the 2006-07 financial year.
Key arguments used by independent retailers during a fiery deregulation debate several years ago have been challenged this week by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia.
Vital upgrades to Western Australia's grain rail freight network face further delays after the federal government rejected a state request for help in funding the $400 million required to keep parts of the network functioning.
Lotterywest chief executive Jan Stewart has been added to the US-based Public Gaming Research Industry's Lottery Industry Hall of Fame, one of three industry leaders across the world appointed this ye
While Western Australia's mining industry is well-represented on the list of the state's top exporters, a number of manufacturing and technology companies are also creating significant export revenue.
An open door for further negotiations between local governments and the Federal Department of Transport and Roads on the cost of new security measures has pleased the WA Local Government Association.
Gold Corporation, the WA Government-owned operator of The Perth Mint and 40 per cent owner of the AGR Matthey gold refining joint venture, has announced an after tax profit of $7 million compared to the previous year's result of $4.8 million, it announced
The State Government has committed $6.6 million to a plan to help children who suffer from potentially fatal allergic reactions, Premier Alan Carpenter has announced.
The Executive Director of the State Government's Drug and Alcohol Office, Terry Murphy, has been appointed Director General of the Department for Child Protection, Child Protection Minister Sue Ellery has announced.
Two companies established by academics with close links to the University of Western Australia are among the latest recipients of federal government research and development grants.
STATE opposition tourism spokeswoman Katie Hodson-Thomas sparked a fresh round of controversy about branding Western Australia last week when she suggested a change to the signage near the airport
The WA ALP conference and Liberal Party's Federal Council meetings allowed for bush telegraph chatter this week, while Catholic Archbishops noted thrice-crowing roosters and the access card was lead out to pasture.
The State Government has called for expressions of interest to build a service and repair facility for the local super-yacht industry and a blast and paint facility at the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson.
Mud was slung, and some stuck to Santo Santoro this week, while Matt Birney pondered the state of his curtains and a Senate committee stymied plans for an Access Card. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister went to Afghanistan - which was possibly a safer place.
The growing economies of South-East Asia provide significant opportunities for Australian businesses, and bilateral trade agreements in the region are a necessary step in moving towards a global free trade environment.
Matt Birney says no to Omodei, Howard says no to Obama, Obama says 'Oh yeah?', Carpenter says yes to homebuyers, Roberts says yes in Halls Creek and McGinty has a think in this week's View from the Arch - with Aged Care, the Murray-Darling and more
Federal Parliament had echoes of 1970's children's TV this week, with John "The Fonz" Howard and Kevin "Donald Duck" Rudd competing for the same audience - State Premiers - as the water debate continued.
The Tourism Council of Western Australia has welcomed a state government allocation of $500,000 over three years to fund National Tourism Accreditation Program certification, but the state opposition isn't so sure.
THE federal member for Fremantle, Dr Carmen Lawrence, and Cottesloe MLA Colin Barnett plan to fire off a few volleys this Sunday to help launch the new tennis courts at the North Fremantle Bowling
THE new leadership of Western Australia's largest industrial company could be announced next week after Wesfarmers' annual strategic planning conference.
THE Western Australian Wine Industry Association and Anglicare are two of the 21 organisations to receive State Government funding geared towards the promotion of growth and job prospects in regional WA.
