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BHP Billiton has appointed Glenn Kellow as president of its stainless steel materials division, a position based in Perth, taking over from Gerard Bond.

Como-based Aquila Resources has posted a $12.4 million first half net loss after spending $31 million on exploration and feasibility activities.

Engineering company VDM Group has today booked a surge in first-half net profit as it continues to recover from a difficult period.

Sandfire Resources says it has raised $51.6 million through a share placement, more than the targeted amount, with funds to be applied to the Doolgunna copper-gold project in Western Australia.

Accounting firm WHK Horwath has expanded its market share in Western Australia, revealing plans to acquire Osborne Park firm Hayes Knight (WA) with effect from April.

Property values in Perth slipped in January with latest figures from RP Data showing the median price of a home dipped to $472,500.

Water Minister Graham Jacobs and Treasurer Troy Buswell have today announced the first public private partnership for the state's water industry with the Water Corporation calling for expressions of interest to work on upgrades at Mundaring Weir.

Magellan Metals has restarted processing operations at its Wiluna lead mine, the operation at the centre of the Esperance lead saga more than three years ago.

Coogee Chemicals is poised to expand its footprint in Kwinana as it negotiates the purchase of a neighbouring terminal owned by Gull Petroleum.

Salta Constructions has terminated its lead builders' contract at Raine Square, claiming Saracen Properties has not attempted t

Perth's radio stations have received the first indication as to how they are faring in 2010 with Austereo's Mix 94.5 recording its 82nd consecutive top place finish, a new ratings survey shows.

Panoramic Resources has recorded a profit turnaround to $23.1 million on the back of improving nickel prices and the inclusion of all nickel production from the Lanfranchi mine in Western Australia.

Agribusiness TFS Corporation remains optimistic about its business despite the loss of confidence in the managed investment scheme market, as it today reported a slump in first half net profit.

An active first homeowners market and improving market conditions has drive property developer Peet's first half operating profit up 50 per cent.

Explorer Sandfire Resources has unveiled a $65 million capital raising to continue exploration and study efforts at its Doolgunna copper-gold project in Western Australia.

Major reserves of shale gas could cause upheaval in the sector.

APPROVALS for property developments remain a major issue to the sector, which believes the delays caused by bureaucracy and regulatory hurdles are a huge financial burden.

Recent events in Canberra provide a telling reminder about the limits on what governments can realistically achieve.

WHEN the global financial crisis hit less than a year after listed property developer Peet had paid $300 million for a 243-hectare land parcel at the northern fringe of Perth, many questioned the wisdom of that purchase.

Technological advances and a global trade in carbon will provide greater opportunities in northern Australia.

Increased corporate confidence has brought a resurgence in business travel.

State Agriculture Minister Terry Redman faced a small but angry crowd on the steps of Parliament House this week protesting his decision to allow genetically modified canola to be grown throughout the state.

AN influx of new feature film and television productions in Western Australia has prompted one local producer to claim that Perth could become the next Hollywood.

India holds a special attraction for Reg Howard-Smith.

Launching a musical theatre company in Western Australia is simply responding to demand, according to Ian Westrip.

LAST month, my column focused on some of the old-world grape varieties starting to gain favour with Australian winemakers and consumers.

A historical connection has paid dividends for the owners of a Mandurah cafe. Adam Orlando reports

WITH talk of a national economic recovery thanks largely to Western Australia's resources industry, it is perhaps to be expected that those in the state's fashion business are seeing the benefits on their own spreadsheets.

REPORTED fraud cost Australia's not-for-profit organisations more than $1 million during the past two years, but the true magnitude of the problem is much larger, according to accounting and advisory firm BDO.

TRAVEL TALK with Mark Barnaba Azure Capital.

PERTH'S industrial property market is showing signs of renewed strength and confidence, although that could be undermined by supply constraints, according to the latest market analysis from Colliers International.

NATIONAL property developer Stockland has joined rival developers Peet and Delfin Lend Lease as a key investor in the Alkimos-Eglinton area, north of Joondalup.