Western Australia has become unusually dependent on three giant resource sector producers, which account for more than half of the state's entire exports.
The state government has posted another record surplus, eclipsing its previous record figure by almost 2 per cent to reach $2.3 billion for the 2006-07 financial year.
CAPE Bouvard Developments is preparing to release its second luxury apartment project at South Beach off-the-plan early next year, following the recent sale of all 17 apartments in its Vueze develo
Western Australia's nickel exporters, led by BHP Billiton and Minara Resources, had a bumper year in 2006-07 despite lower production, with record nickel prices achieved.
After more than 25 years in the industry, Chris Anderson, founder and director of Osborne Park-based business Well Connected, is one of a small number of business owners operating in a niche of the office equipment market.
Lotterywest chief executive Jan Stewart has been added to the US-based Public Gaming Research Industry's Lottery Industry Hall of Fame, one of three industry leaders across the world appointed this ye
An open door for further negotiations between local governments and the Federal Department of Transport and Roads on the cost of new security measures has pleased the WA Local Government Association.
Gold Corporation, the WA Government-owned operator of The Perth Mint and 40 per cent owner of the AGR Matthey gold refining joint venture, has announced an after tax profit of $7 million compared to the previous year's result of $4.8 million, it announced
West Perth-based oil and gas explorer Deltana Energy Ltd has opened its initial public offer to raise $16 million, funding a planned exploration program in northern Italy's Po Valley region.
South Perth-based agricultural investment company the ARK Fund Ltd has purchased a 41 hectare sugar cane farm west in Far North Queensland for $390,000, with plans to develop the property into a Teak plantation.
Private Chinese company Shandong Landbridge Group, which announced plans to take a $5.5 million placement in West Perth-based gold and base metals explorer Hannans Reward Ltd in June, has requested a second extension of time.
Perth-based gold explorer CGA Mining Ltd will issue shares worth around $67.4 million through a placement of shares and units to fund the construction of its Masbate gold mine in the Philippines, the company has announced.
CVRD-Inco has completed the second stage of evaluation of the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, managed in a joint venture with Heron Resources Ltd, the West Perth-based company has announced.
Perth-based minerals explorer Northern Star Resources Ltd will pay $100,000 and issue shares and options to Fraka Investments Pty Ltd, resolving the company's competing claim for mineral rights over the Wilson River Project in the East Kimberley.
West Perth-based Mirabela Nickel Ltd has decided to proceed with its US$263 million (A$300 million) Santa Rita nickel project in Brazil, appointing GRD Minproc to provide engineering, procurement, commissioning and construction consulting services.
The State Government has committed $6.6 million to a plan to help children who suffer from potentially fatal allergic reactions, Premier Alan Carpenter has announced.
The Executive Director of the State Government's Drug and Alcohol Office, Terry Murphy, has been appointed Director General of the Department for Child Protection, Child Protection Minister Sue Ellery has announced.
Two Western Australian not-for-profit organisations working in mental health services – Richmond Fellowship of Western Australia and Lifeline WA – expanded their operations this month.
If it wasn't for a photo kept by Tasty Tarts owner Radi Stulic it would be hard to imagine that her gourmet sandwich and sweet treats store was once a blue-collar type lunch bar serving up deep fried foods like cheese sausages and chips.
Little Creatures has opened its new late-night venue located adjacent to its brewery and restaurant. Called The Loft, the new venue is located in the upstairs section of the old Harbourside nightclub.
This month, a page two advertisement in The West Australian, paid for by the WA Labor Party, carried a head and shoulders photograph of Liberal MP Julie Bishop, alongside a headline that read: “Is she staying? Or is she going…”
A group of Western Australian entrepreneurs played a significant role in changing the nature of the national home loan market, which as recently as 15 years ago offered consumers little choice in lenders.
“A coordinated approach to common-user infrastructure development and stakeholder relations is vital to unlock the full potential of Australia's fastest growing new iron ore province.”
A few weeks ago I wrote about the big plans the City of Perth has and how frustrated many councillors are about any perceptions they are to blame for the current inactivity.
In Western Australia's turbo-charged economy, the property sector has been a standout performer, across the board – but the huge rises in values are not always good news.
The ‘seachange' phenomenon and unprecedented growth in recreational boat registrations in Western Australia are being met with increased marina development activity up and down the coast.
Perth's commercial office market has been a landlords' dream during the past 12 months, prompting significant sales activity in the CBD and a few headaches for tenants.
