The state government has shortlisted six companies in the latest phase of its GovNext project to outsource its information and communications technology.
Each of us likes to think we have the silver bullet solution to the pressing issues of the day – from the environment to superannuation to tax. However political reality most often means good policy ideas get thrown into the too-hard basket in the face of pressure from lobby groups and vested interests.
Creative agency RARE and media buying business Carat have won major contracts with Seven West Media, ending Marketforce's 40-year run as the go-to marketing communications agency for SWM's The West Australian.
Former police minister Rob Johnson has fired a parting shot at Premier Colin Barnett as he resigned as a member of the Liberal Party, saying the state's debt burden was out of control, among other issues.
DEXUS Property Group's $2.5 billion takeover of ASX-listed Investa Office Fund has fallen over after it failed to get enough support from the target's shareholders.
Agriculture Minister Dean Nalder has made his first major move since being given the role, announcing the deregulation of the state's potato industry and a handsome $14 million compensation package for growers.
Rio Tinto will supply China's Sinosteel with 70 million tonnes of iron ore over the next five years after extending the companies' joint venture in Western Australia.
The gold sector has continued to be positive for investors and stockbrokers, with a $12.5 million capital raising announced today by West African Resources adding to more than $150 million worth of deals launched by Western Australian companies this year.
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Wall Street has closed little changed after two days of solid gains as investors digested the latest round of big bank earnings and financial shares kept bouncing back.
Fundraising campaigns run by footwear manufacturer Steel Blue and the Fremantle Dockers on behalf of local charities have both hit the $1 million milestone this month.
A local academic has warned that failure to privatise the operation of Fremantle Ports could have a negative effect on the competitiveness of the Western Australia's exporting industries.
Mining giant Rio Tinto has backed down from its decision to double the payment period on its supply contracts after widespread criticism from politicians and an outcry from suppliers.
Ratings agency Moody's has kept the federal government's credit outlook stable at AAA, despite raising concerns thar governments of both stripes had been unable to reduce spending or achieve fiscal consolidation.
Innovative concrete manufacturer Eden Energy has received a $US25 million ($A32 million) incentive package to progress construction of a production facility in the US state of Georgia.
A medical research company linked to Curtin University is seeking an ASX listing through the reverse takeover of Minquest in a deal worth nearly $5 million.
Specialist materials technology company Alexium International Group has raised $6 million from investors to fund ongoing development of its flame retardant products.
The price of gold has fallen from the previous day's three-week peak as the US dollar surged to a two-week high against the euro, and major stock markets rose after surprisingly upbeat trade data allayed concerns over China's economy.
