THE number of housing finance commitments in Western Australia rose 5 per cent for the month of October, seasonally adjusted, compared to the previous month, but remains almost 20 per cent down on the
WESTERN Australia is one of the worst-performing states in the take-up of renewable energy, with just more than 8,000 customers signed up to an accredited GreenPower product in 2007.
AUDITOR General Colin Murphy has called on the WA Department of Health to improve the way it buys services from non-government and not-for-profit organisations, following an audit of the department's purchasing practices.
REGIONAL energy supplier Horizon Power has teamed up with Darwin-based PowerCorp and Perth-based SunPower Australia to build two hybrid solar-diesel power stations in the Pilbara, at a cost of $25 mil
A PERTH jazz pianist, inspired by the young artists he teaches daily, has overcome challenges from two local councils and the liquor licensing authority to successfully pursue his dream of opening a jazz club.
DARKENED windows, limited space, musty odours, a long, crowded bar, and thick shag carpet infused with cigarette ash and stale beer from decades worth of gigs - all treasured memories of one of Perth's favourite live music venues.
THE state government is looking to add a new layer of planning expertise to sit above local government as part of its bid to streamline approvals in the land development sector.
THE Vintage Concert, as part of the 2009 Margaret River Wine Region Festival, will be headlined by two of Australia's biggest musical artists at the Leeuwin Estate Amphitheatre on Sunday April 19 2009.
FAMILY owned small business Casa Dairy Products has won the best retail product category at the inaugural Westpac Food and Beverage Industry Awards, organised by the Food Industry Association of WA.
A WESTERN Australian technology company that specialises in down-hole survey tools is making headway in Australia and on the international market, despite the global economic turmoil forcing resources projects to shutdown.
What does a typical day at work involve? I check e-mails and answer those that need immediate action, then check appropriate articles in scientific journals.
CHANGE is not in the air, it has hit the ground running, or should I say running rampant. If it hasn't affected you or your business in some way, you are in the minority. Change is here.
Four years after winning a boardroom stoush, St Barbara chief executive and managing director Eduard Eshuys has tendered his resignation with former Newcrest Mining executive Tim Lehany to take over.
The state opposition is calling on the government to release the royalties for regions formula after some of the needier regions, such as Halls Creek, were allocated less money.
The Australian stock market closed slightly higher today but investors ignored a big lead from United States markets, instead taking an axe to some major banks.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia had terminated a share placement agreement with Merrill Lynch following confusion over its $2 billion capital raising launched last night.
Amid a backdrop of falling base metal prices, Northbridge-based Impact Minerals says it will focus on its Nowthunna uranium joint venture in Western Australia following the state government's decision to lift the uranium mining ban.
Shares in Mount Gibson Iron have jumped 40 per cent on the government's approval for two Chinese companies to subscribe and underwrite a $162.5 million capital raising.
The state government will ask the private sector to submit proposals for the expansion of Exmouth Boat Habour, which is increasingly catering for super-yachts and ideally placed to service the oil and gas industry.
Redbank Mines has listened to the advice of its largest shareholder, Michael Kiernan, with the spinout of its Fiji project into a separate, dedicated gold vehicle.
Subiaco-based Rox Resources has entered into an agreement with a Chinese minerals company for the majority sale of its Myrtle zinc-lead project for $12.5 million cash.
Banks agree to extend Centro's $5bn debt; CBA seeks $2bn in late dash for cash; Industry revolt on green plan; Telstra hit again; Burrup counts the cost as gas supply comes back on stream
US stocks soared on Tuesday as investors cheered the Federal Reserve decision to cut its key rate to near zero and its pledge of more steps to revive economic activity.
The Department of Treasury and Finance is set to take on more responsibilities as the Department of Housing and Works joins the list of government agencies to be split.
Cape Lambert Iron Ore says any discussion to acquire more assets remain confidentional and incomplete as reports reveal the company has been in talks over OZ Minerals and CopperCo's assets.
Brisbane-based Intrepid Mines is set to benefit from a full exposure to the gold price as it closes its hedge book for its Paulsens gold mine in Western Australia.
Subiaco-based Red Emperor Resources plans to raise $25 million early next year as it enters into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in a Russian project for nearly $14 million.
