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Confidence among Western Australian businesses has plunged to its lowest level since the worst of the global financial crisis, a new survey shows.

Private health insurer, nib, has secured exclusive naming rights to Perth Oval, which was previously held by ME Bank.

Foreign investment in the Australian office sector has reached a record high, with new analysis by CB Richard Ellis shows that 70 per cent of all top end sales in the past 12 months have involved offshore buyers.

Computer and office equipment financer, ThinkSmart, has signed a two year contract extension with JB Hi Fi.

Training and workforce development minister Peter Collier says new the Mining and Renewable Energy Training Centre at the Central Institute of Technology will allow the delivery of high-quality technical training.

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has upheld ASIC's banning of Perth stock broker, Roberto Gerald Catena.

The chairman of Perth-based Carrick Gold, Frank Carr, has died.

The Environmental Protection Authority has announced companies will be consulted on the conditions recommended for their developments.

The Rick Hart-chaired Renaissance Minerals has announced it has raised $7 million on completion of its initial public offer.

Austal looks likely win a contract to build two more joint high speed vessels for the US Navy after it exercised a $121 million contract option for the acquisition of long lead-time equipment.

Property executive Tony Pitt has taken the reigns at failed olive oil company Olea Australis, and plans to turn its focus to investments in commercial real estate.

Perth-based Jonathan Murray has been appointed as a non-executive director and chairman of US Nickel.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors wants to overhaul the disclosure rules for directors' remuneration, to make them more "shareholder friendly" and focused on remuneration actually received.

Pluton Resources has announced a 450 per cent increase in the iron ore resource estimate at its Irvine Island project.

Sierra Mining has appointed Matthew Syme as managing director.

More than two-thirds of WA's business managers and leaders don't support the introduction of the Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT) and believe that it will have a significantly negative impact on employment in the mining industry, according to a new State

Austal has signed a $35 million contract with Guadeloupe-based ferry operator L'Express des Illes to supply two 47 metre high speed catamaran ferries.

Norton Gold Fields has announced Anthony McLellan has stepped down as director and chairman effective immediately.

Drilling contractor Ausdrill and mining company Sandfire have joined the ranks of the S&P/ASX All Australia 200 index following a quarterly rebalance of the index.

Shell Australia has announced Perth-based Ann Pickard as its new chairman of the Shell companies in Australia.

ARC Energy is urging shareholders to disregard advice from the board of Adelphi and approve its takeover bid.

Former Aztec Resources chief executive Peter Bilbe has been appointed to the board of Sihayo Gold as non-executive chairman.

The Federal Court has appointed liquidators to wind up Lake Coogee Estate management development scheme.

Golden West Resources has announced it has reached an in-principle native title agreement for its Wiluna West project.

Murchison Metals has announced Andrew Caruso has been appointed chief executive of its half owned subsidiary Crosslands Resources.

Tiger Resources has reached an agreement with Ambrian Partners to raise almost $22 million through the private placement of shares.

A new KPMG report demonstrates the disastrous consequences of the Government’s resource super profits tax on new greenfield mining projects in Australia.

The Clough Helix joint venture has contracted the Normand Clough vessel for a well decommissioning project in the South China Sea.

Seven Group Holdings has announced the appointment of three new independent directors to the company's board.

IT service provider ASG Group has announced its third acquisition in the past year, buying east coast IT consulting firm Capiotech for $30 million.

Perth based Beadell Resources is set to start a feasibility study on its gold and iron ore project in Brazil.

ASX-listed modular builder Nomad Building Solutions today announced a projected net loss of $6 million for the past financial year, three-times that forecast in January.