A mid-year fall in the number of new dwellings bought by first homebuyers was one of the first signs of a softening in Western Australia's housing market in 2007.
Insolvency firm Sims Partners is expecting major changes in the coming weeks with a merger on the eastern states horizon and name change for its six WA offices.
The fallout from the failure of Lift Capital Partners and Opes Prime Group is spreading, with at least four Perth company directors having a big parcel of shares sold as a result of their involvement with the east coast margin lenders.
Chinese interest in Australia's iron ore sector has gone to a new level, with East Perth-registered exploration company Legacy Iron Ore Ltd seeking to list on the stock market.
Iron ore miners in the Mid West region will have more room to move following the $49 million upgrade of Berth 5 at the Geraldton Port, but it may not be enough space in 18 months' time.
Australian exploration companies are renowned for pursuing opportunities in all corners of the globe, seeking out regions that will give them a competitive edge.
As new Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA chief James Pearson jetted off to Russia this week with a state trade delegation, his colleagues may hope he's dotted the ‘i's and crossed the ‘t's on his paperwork.
The controversial $200 million facelift planned for Fremantle's Victoria Quay by property developer ING Real Estate has come up against further opposition, with the City of Fremantle seeking to intervene in a review of the plan by the State Administrative
The ructions that have stirred up international financial markets this year and cast a pall over the global economic outlook would, you might think, make investors and business operators cautious.
This week, Briefcase is able to report directly from the streets of New York, where the mood among stock and commodity traders has taken a bullish turn.
A $35 million submarine support facility, which accommodates 185 employees managing a 25-year contract to maintain Australia's Collins Class submarine fleet, was officially opened today.
The Australian Olympic Committee today celebrated 100 days to the Beijing Olympic Games by announcing a major five year partnership with BankWest and the Australian Olympic Team.
Tony Sage, a director of Australian iron ore exploration and development company Cape Lambert Iron Ore Limited, has increased his stake in the company to 6.4 per cent following a conversion of nine million options.
An independent poll commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA shows a record number of Western Australians support removing the current restrictions on shop trading hours.
Struggling biofuels company Australian Renewable Fuels Ltd is planning to raise $3.1 milion through a rights issue pitched at the deeply discounted price of 2.5 cents per share.
70,000 miners needed to exploit resources boom; Midwest approves sweeter Chinese bid; Rate rises put breaks on house prices; Opes Prime client asks court to rule against sale of his shares; Now Rio's turn to talk down rival in battle of ore giants
Litigation funder Hillcrest Litigation Services Ltd said today it was endeavouring to reach an agreement with client Julian Wright following the multi-million dollar settlement of the court case involving Mr Wright's family.
Two senior Western Australian barrister, Gail Archer SC and Ken Martin QC have been appointed to strengthen the functions of the Corruption and Crime Commission and its overseeing body, the Parliamentary Inspector.
Malaga-based Advanced Engine Component Ltd (ACE) has been awarded a $236,466 AusIndustry research and development grant, to develop components for natural gas vehicle engines that will help cut carbon emissions in the heavy vehicle industry.
Listed mineral exploration company, Sub-Sahara Resources NL, has paid a $33,000 fine following an Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigation.
Investors ride Wesfarmers; ANZ broke law on Opes, Panel declares; Business hit with $7bn emission bill; Downgrade threatens IAG's merger resistance; AHG fails as Boyd pulls pin
Tango Mining's takever offer for Herald Resources has been extended after the bidder disclosed that it was still awaiting approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board.
The Evans & Tate name is set to be removed from the stock exchange boards following a move by a consortium to take control of the listed shell and some its lesser known wine brands.
Litigation funder IMF (Australia) Ltd has scaled up its earnings forecast for the current financial year, advising that its net profit after-tax is expected to be at least $15 million and could be as high as $19 million.
New housing starts in Western Australia are exopected to fall by 12 per cernt this year and a further three per cent next financial year, according to HIA forecasts released today.
