Housing Minister Michelle Roberts has launched a new public housing initiative aimed at promoting employment and home ownership opportunities in the Pilbara and Kimberley.
Research conducted among more than 1,300 individuals by Chandler Macleod's Professional Recruitment division has revealed while 46% of those surveyed were happy in their current roles, a massive 86
A report from the World Institute for Development Economics Research reveals that you need a little over $650,000 in assets to be classified in the top 1 per cent of the world's wealthholders.
West Perth company Eastland Medical Systems Ltd announced that UK based Response Medical Equipment Ltd has obtained European regulatory approval for its ClipOn hypodermic needle, clearing the way for commercial sales in European markets.
Western Australian based gold and base metals exploration junior Rubicon Resources Ltd has lodged a prospectus to raise $10 million through an initial public offering.
Nedlands-based pharmaceutical company PharmAust Ltd was named the fastest growing Australian company in the Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical category over the last three years at the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2006 Awards.
Perth-based Australian Wildlife Conservancy has won an environmental award with its Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary, a privately protected area in the Kimberley, being rated as Australia's top non-government organisation reserve of the decade.
A new website has been produced to meet the growing public interest in the work of the Major Stadia Taskforce and provide information about the development of major multi-purpose sports stadiums in Western Australia.
State Parliament has passed the Financial Management Bill 2006 and the Auditor General Bill 2006, heralding a new era of financial accountability in Western Australia.
Nedlands-based diversified explorer Dioro Exploration has acquired a highly prospective tenement package at the Penfold project located in the eastern goldfields and has commenced inital exploration.
Aztec Resources Ltd has announced the appointment of a new chairman and additional directors as well as the stepping down of Ian Burston from his role as chairman.
Driven by higher export prices and volumes, Australia's export earnings from mineral resources rose to $26.5 billion in the September quarter 2006, an increase of $829 million, or 3 per cent from earnings in the previous quarter.
Western Australian-based Yilgarn Infrastructure Ltd has secured a $10 million investment from the Hawkesbridge Infrastructure Trust for its proposed rail and port infrastructure to the Mid West iron ore precinct.
West Perth-based funds management group WRF Securities Ltd has announced a revaluation of its Southern River subdivision to $18 million from $12.5 million, as well as plans to raise $3 million to reduce borrowings.
Midwest Corporation Limited and its joint venture partner Sinosteel Corporation have teamed up with two Chinese infrastructure players in a plan to build and operate the proposed Okajee port and associated rail network.
Heritage minister Michelle Roberts has declined to approve a stop work order for the possible demolition of Cherrita, at 46 Waratah Ave, in Dalkeith - the home of former premier Sir Charles Court.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Precious Metals Australia Ltd has raised $48.5 million through an oversubscribed placement and has announced plans to raise at least $1.5 million through a share purchase plan.
Former members of the independent committee formed to identify precincts for hazardous waste treatment in Western Australia have demanded an explanation for a government decision which saw the group disbanded.
Balcatta-based braking systems manufacturer Safe Effect Technologies Ltd's Sealed Integrated Braking System received accreditation from the South African Bureau of Standards for use on roads and mines, the company announced this morning.
Welshpool-based engineering services firm RCR Tomlinson Ltd has secured three new orders worth $40 million, while flagging an additional $1.4 million loss in its half yearly results.
Balcatta-based technology stock Orbital Corporation Ltd has raised around $5.2 million through a share purchase plan, following the successful raising of $4 million through a placement in November.
Perth-based agency business NSC Corporate will be purchased by international commercial property services firm, Jones Lang LaSalle, the company announced yesterday.
Subiaco-based Arafura Pearls has closed its $4 million IPO and gone ahead with the $3 million acquisition of pearl farm close to its exisiting Northern Territority operations.
Major renovations spending in Western Australia fell by 5.7 per cent in the September quarter to $59 million, according to the Housing Industry Association's Renovation Monitor.
Consumer sentiment is up in Western Australia, according to mortgage broker Mortgage Choice, with 75 per cent believing the economy will be strong next year, while 47 per cent were concerned about interest rate rises.
Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal Ltd has got the go-ahead with its joint venture partner, General Dynamics, to build a second Littoral Combat Ship for the United States Navy.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Abra Mining Ltd has raised $2.2 million from China-based investment group AP Energy Investments Ltd for 9 million shares, in the first stage of a funding arrangement announced in November
West Perth-based nickel miner Mincor Resources NL will acquire the interest of privately owned Goldfields Mine Management Ltd in two Kambalda mines for $30 million and a percentage of royalties.
West Perth-based metals explorer Apex Minerals NL has entered into a joint venture with Subiaco-based Carey Mining Ltd to explore for nickel at Barrick Gold's Lawlers project, earning 70 per cent of nickel rights.
West Perth-based iron ore explorer Territory Iron Ltd has signed an agreement with GBS Gold Australia Ltd, sharing technical information and allowing both parties to explore the other's tenements.
Shares in Osborne Park-based Structural Monitoring Systems plc soared 29 per cent today after the company signed a $1.2 million contract with Brazil's University of Uberlandia.
