THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)
Wesfarmers, Coles settle access dispute as sales figures slump
Coles gave assurances yesterday it would not entertain an early bid from any of its suitors unless it was concinved it was such a knock-out offer that all other rivals bowed out of the contest.
Iluka to focus on fixes rather than forecasts
New Iluke Resources boss David Robb has vowed to focus on the things he can fix, rather than worry about missing yet another profit forecast because of external factors beyond his control.
Combined Barminco, Ausdrill has 'appeal'
Analysts have not ruled out the possibility of drill and blast specialist Ausdrill and privately-owned underground mining contractor Barminco being targeted by the same private equity fund with a view to merging the two to create a $700 million diversified mining services group.
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (GENERAL NEWS HEADLINES)
McGinty under seige
A group of leading emergency medicine doctors has delivered Health Minister Jim McGintya severe warning about the chronic state of WA's emergency departments, saying conditions had deteriorated to such a point that patient safety was at risk.
Boom sees the average WA wage hit $60,000
The average wage across WA is set to crash through the $60,000 barrier as the resources-fuelled economy channels extra cash into the wallets of the State's workers.
WASO passes baton to English maestro
The WA Symphony Orchestra has passed over Australia's classical music talent to appoint a high-priced English maestro as its chief conductor.
