Shares in iron ore explorer Midwest Corporation Ltd have soared by more than 30 per cent after rival Murchison Metals Ltd made a takeover bid worth up to $986.3 million.
CCC says Burke and Grill did nothing illegal; Evans & Tate may have been insolvent before calling administrators; Howard and Brumby give Pratt support; Health Care attacks on Healthscope takeover plans for Symbion; Kintyre deposit in bidding war.
Mining companies are urging the state government not to squander the current resources boom, as mineral exploration expenditure in WA hits a 20-year high.
There's no doubt Little Creatures pub brewery is a great place to enjoy a pizza and a few pints with some mates in the spring sunshine. And now, a new concept from the Little Creatures crew has provided a space that's equally welcoming when the sun has se
While exploration expenditure in Western Australia reaches new highs, exploration spending from WA junior to mid-cap explorers remains mixed between domestic, interstate and overseas projects.
While the gold sector in Western Australia has long led the way in exploration spending, iron ore exploration expenditure has jumped significantly in recent years to be to almost level pegging.
With so many of State Scene's leftie mates looking increasingly dour as election day approaches, I've felt compelled to reconsider my long-held view that Labor will form the next government.
Five of Perth's mid-tier accounting firms have changed their name and/or their affiliation in the past six months, representing an unprecedented period of restructuring for the sector.
The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of I
ISS Group Ltd managing director Shane Atwell has increased his indirect interest in the company through the conversion of 6.2 million unlisted options valued at $1.5 million.
With a median house price in excess of $610,000, rents for three-bedroom houses up to $1,000 per week and more workers yet to arrive, the Shire of Broome and the state government are trying to get more land onto the market to ease the housing crisis.
ALUMINIUM producer Alcoa of Australia is preparing to relocate some members of its Booragoon team, with a new purpose-built office in Pinjarra close to completion and a refurbishment of its existing o
The National Association of Retail Grocers of Australia is calling for greater scrutiny of acquisitions made by the country's biggest supermarket chains in an effort to curtail what it claims is escalating market share by the major operators.
BIBRA Lake-based Reclaim Industries Ltd has been awarded a $567,500 grant to establish a tyre recycling and re-processing facility in Adelaide, which it says will be the first of its kind in South Aus
Fremantle Ports' intention to call for expressions of interest for the 1,600 square metre B Shed at Victoria Quay has led its current tenant, Fremantle Motor Museum, to consider possible legal action and assess alternative sites to house its vintage cars.
Broome's accommodation sector is basking in the strong market for tourism assets with new resorts opening their doors and several developers preparing to launch significant new projects.
WESTERN Australia's merchandise exports grew by 5.6 per cent during August, to nearly $5.5 billion, while national exports hit a monthly record of $18.6 billion, according to data from the Department
A Perth company that has developed a revolutionary new method of extracting copper, nickel and other base metals from ore is pursuing a stock market listing through a reverse takeover of newly listed explorer Trajan Minerals Ltd.
Two of the tallest residential apartment towers proposed for Perth – Capital Square and 18 The Esplanade – are vying for Western Australia's apartment sale record, with offers of around $16 million already presented for their luxury penthouses.
Nedlands-based wood pellet manufacturer Plantation Energy has deferred its initial public offering ahead of construction of its Albany wood pellet facility, opting instead to raise up to $24 million through private equity.
Notre Dame University has shelved plans for a new health, recreation and sports centre on its Fremantle campus, in favour of a proposed community leisure centre to be located
There are no signs of a let-up in activity in Perth's prestige property market, with predictions a handful of homes will break the $16 million residential sale record set in April
Dr Peter Cotton – director of psychology services, Health Services Australia Group (VIC); Prof Marius Olivier – director, Centre for International & Comparative Labour & Social Security Law, Universit
