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THE state government will defer a mandatory introduction of six-star green-star energy efficiency requirements to new residential building projects for 12 months, following a five-year campaign against the proposed amendments by the Master Builders Associ

THE Diabetes Research Foundation of WA has embarked on a $1.2 million fundraising initiative to finance research designed to tackle the escalating health and financial toll of diabetes in Western Australia.

Despite a certain ambivalence towards the industry, a local restaurateur has staked his claim in Scarborough and Hillarys. Russell Quinn reports.

Premier Colin Barnett was in a good mood at a Chevron function earlier this week, remarking how politics is cyclical.

A WA senator believes local climate evidence contradicts the case for a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.

The change in Liberal Party thinking on an emissions trading scheme constitutes a remarkable about face.

Dick Lester's changing strategy amid fallout from the GFC.

The corporate watchdog seems under-represented in this state.

AN alternative fuel that could help tackle waste oil problems faced at mine sites is being tested and developed in Western Australia.

Liberal Party research points to a declining support base.

The state needs friends for the tough task of making the Pilbara liveable.

The pay packets of top executives at Western Australian companies have been largely unaffected by the global meltdown.

Local forestry veteran Tony Jack has accused receiver McGrathNicol of using his bid for the collapsed Great Southern timber schemes to find a better deal for the bank creditors at the expense of out-of-pocket investors.

Northbridge-based Impact Minerals plans to raise $5 million through a placement managed by Hartleys, to ramp-up exploration at its Bostwana uranium project.

Brainytoys has called in Bryan Hughes of Pitcher Partners as administrator to the company, ending more than a year of uncertainty surrounding the Perth toy company.

Property developer Aspen Group has secured a new $20.5 million banking facility which will allow it to pay back its short-term debt and create more headroom under an existing senior facility.

The state government has instructed Main Roads to change its contracting policy so that smaller companies have more opportunity to bid for roadworks contracts.

The Senate has rejected the government's emissions trading scheme a second time, giving Labor a trigger for a double dissolutio

Woodside Petroleum says it will not reverse a decision to change new accommodation arrangements at its $12 billion Pluto gas project despite workers today going on an illegal 48-hour strike.

Burswood-based Kangaroo Resources has raised $30 million for the purchase and development of a number of coal assets in Indonesia.

West Perth-based oil and gas explorer Red Sky Energy has raised $4.5 million, with strong interest from institutional investors.

The rental market is expected to come under pressure as new data out today shows the median house price in Perth has climbed 6 per cent in the year to October while sales of new homes fell.

Mining services company Mineral Resources has secured a long-term sales agreement with Baosteel Group Corporation and finalised a $52 million placement.

Construction is officially underway at Gindalbie Metal's $1.8 billion Karara iron ore project in the Mid West following an official ground-breaking ceremony held on site this morning attended by Premier Colin Barnett.

The state government has today unveiled plans to develop Karratha and Port Hedland into more liveable cities, modeled on Darwin rather than Dubai, in a bid to soften the Pilbara's hostility to new arrivals and meet the need for expanded services in the re

The state government's royalties for regions bill has been passed in parliament, providing a legislative base for the program to continue operating.

The fallout from Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull's support for an emissions trading scheme has prompted five of the Liberal Party's frontbenchers, including Tony Abbott, to resign today.

Following the global financial crisis, Western Australia's confidence in property investment, as opposed to investing the stock market, is greater than all other states, a survey has found.

Brockman Resources has today appointed Ausenco as its lead study manager for the definitive feasibility study for its Marillan iron ore project in the Pilbara.

Subiaco-based Gryphon Minerals will ramp up exploration work at its Banfora gold project in Burkina Faso after it today said it had raised $20 million through a share placement.

East Perth-based Salinas Energy has raised $5.7 million through a heavily oversubscribed share placement, with part of the funds to be applied towards new venture opportunities in South East Asia.

THE shift towards sustainable building design in Perth gained further traction this month when a local office building received national recognition.