Special Report: Geraldton - bouncing back

Geraldton's business community has rediscovered its confidence, thanks in part to more than $500 million in investment. Noel Dyson, Tracey Cook and Jim Hawtin report.

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$500m investment a boost for business

By Noel Dyson

GERALDTON is on the cusp of benefiting from more than $500 million in investment, rebounding strongly after several years of sluggish activity.

16 Mar 2004

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Resources hit back

By Noel Dyson

A SIGNIFICANT number of large mining and oil and gas developments are under way in and around Geraldton as the sector emerges from the shadow of the failed $2 billion Kingstream iron and steel project.

16 Mar 2004

Deals

Swiftel meets the people

By Alison Birrane

DATA communications and Internet provider Swiftel Limited has announced its intention to merge with privately owned voice services company, people telecom, in a scrip deal worth an estimated $50 million.

16 Mar 2004

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Property Upturn On

By Noel Dyson

LONG overlooked by local investors, the seaside town of Geraldton is attracting the attention of investors around Australia.

16 Mar 2004

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