Treasurer Troy Buswell has confirmed the appointment of an independent adviser to review the mutualisation of GESB, the public sector superannuation fund.
The state's peak energy user group, DomGas Alliance, has elected Tony Petersen as its new chairman, taking over from Stuart Hohnen who has left for personal reasons.
Distressed asset sales could become the saviour of many Australian businesses and possibly free up some much needed capital tied up in non-performing bank loans, a financial expert says.
Subiaco-based Liberty Resources has signed an agreement with private company Clean Global Energy to develop an underground coal gasification project in Queensland.
Environment Minister Donna Faragher says key recommendations have emerged from a review of the practice of clearing native vegetation in Western Australia.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore and World Vision have teamed up to form a $5 million partnership to boost care and health activities for pre-school aged children in the east Pilbara.
The competition watchdog has proposed that the Retail Energy Market Company continue operating the market rules in Western Australia and South Australia.
Australia's bid to host the $2.6 billion Square Kilometre Array project has been given a boost by the federal government, which has committed more than $88 million towards a stake in a complementary telescope in Chile.
West Perth-based Exco Resources has asked Barclays Capital to arrange a $16 million debt financing facility, which together with the recent $7 million equity raising, will be used for the development of the White Dam gold project.
Shipbuilder Austal has entered a $12 million contract to manage and maintain services for two vehicle-passenger ferries owned by the government in Egypt.
Magellan Metals today announced that the Department of Environment and Conservation has given final sign off to all of the requirements of the Esperance Lead Removal Plan.
There are signs Western Australia is well-placed to be one of the first states to come out from the global recession, with economists revealing there are early indications that the economy is about to recover.
Breakaway Resources has sold its Earn-In Rights for the Mt Finnerty Joint Venture to Reed Resources Ltd for a total consideration of 500,000 fully paid ordinary shares.
The state government has called for expressions of interest to develop the waterfront site near the Carnarvon town centre into a commercial, residential and tourism hub.
Nearly 78 per cent of jobs lost in the state's tourism sector hail from regional areas as the industry suffers a near 10 per cent drop in domestic visitor nights, new data shows.
Perth hotels have recorded the largest increase in revenue for an available room over the past 12 months, with a jump of 19 per cent to just over $135, latest figures show.
Engineering firm Lycopodium says it has been awarded part of an optimisation contract by Fortescue Metals Group for work on the Cloudbreak iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has upgraded its long- and short-term corporate credit rating for Rio Tinto following the completion of the $US15.2 billion ($A19.5 billion) rights issue.
Minemakers says it will move to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares it does not own in Bonaparte Diamond Mines after reaching a 94.32 per cent shareholding through its all-scrip takeover offer.
Grain handler CBH Group says it will pay users of its Grain Pool or CBH Grain marketing systems as a reward for their loyalty, in a program that could deliver around $15 million back to growers.
Perth-based Axiom Properties has agreed to sell the residential component of a Melbourne property site for $17 million, with funds to be used to reduce debt levels.
The corporate regulator has banned Nedlands man, Quentin Ward, from providing financial services for eight years following an investigation into his dealings with failed fuel technology company Firepower.
East Perth-based Coretrack has flagged its intention to assess potential merger and acquisition opportunities as part of plans to increase the company's presence in the global energy sector.
The Perth arm of accounting firm Deloitte has expanded with six employees promoted to partners as net revenue rises by 28 per cent for the 2009 financial year.
West Perth-based electrical engineering company LogiCamms is set to merge with Brisbane-based engineering firm, Process Essentials, as part of plans to secure larger, higher value contracts.
