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US-based miner Cliffs Natural Resources has received federal and state government approval to begin development at its Mount Jackson iron ore deposit, near its existing Koolyanobbing mine in the Pilbara.

Work on the next stage of the Forrest Place redevelopment has been scaled back temporarily due nextyear's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Moly Mines has confirmed the maiden iron ore shipment from its Spinifex Ridge project will take place before the end of the year.

Despite continued negative spending growth, conditions are looking more positive for Australian businesses, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI) released today.

The State Government has approved additional funding to provide nearly 8,000 additional training places in 2011 to meet increased demand.

West Perth's Advance Energy will sell three US-based projects for a total of $US11.3 million, with the proceeds being used to settle debt.

The state government has announced that the first stage of developing a rectangular stadium at Perth Oval will deliver about 10,000 seats at a cost of $88 million.

Shell Australia has apologised after Perth customers have been hit by second fuel shortage in as many weeks.

The University of Western Australia has announced the Dean of its Business School, Professor Tracey Horton, will leave the position in August next year.

Equinox Resources has announced the acquisition of more than half the shares of base metal explorer Citadel Resources.

A Geraldton bakery has been fined more than $65,000 for breaching WA's laws on fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers, the third time the company has been charged with offences under these laws.

Just over 20 new mines inspectors have been appointed to better service the safety needs of WA's growing resources sector.

LandCorp's first land release at Broome North, Waranyjarri Estate has proved extremely popular with over 90 per cent of lots being purchased by locals.

Rio Tinto's general manager for health and safety, Bob Hirte has been seconded to the Department of Mines and Petroleum to help improve the way the regulator and industry work together.

West Perth-based U3O8 has executed a Definitive Agreement and Royalty Deed to complete the sale of its Dawson Hinkler uranium project in WA to Toro Energy for $6.2 million.

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a man at a concrete plant in Boulder this morning.

Inaugural Horizon Power managing director Rod Hayes has resigned from the regional power utility.

Australia's wine production fell significantly last financial year, according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The State Government has released a discussion paper on the environmental bonds system to make sure mine sites are always adequately rehabilitated they are shutdown.

Hancock Prospecting expects the first shipment of Manganese from the Nicholas Downs mine to leave Port Hedland today.

State employee superannuation provider GESB has surpassed $11 billion in funds under management.

Just days after emerging with a 10 per cent stake in media company Ten Network Holdings, mining magnate Gina Rinehart has taken a seat on the board.

Moguls win in TV sport shake-up - The Fin; Fresh hope for Telstra investors - The Aus; Nuclear future powers Paladin prospects - The West; Hunan cuts FMG stakes, gets $194m - The West; Woodside finds new offshore gas source - The Aus

Airport to get $500 million facelift over 3 years - The West; ASIC 'dainty' on details: Fortescue - The Fin; Oil firm faces loss of licence - The West; Telstra spin clears path for NBN - The Fin; Woodside's Pluto faces $520m blowout - The Aus

The University of Western Australia will receive $300,000 over three years from the state government to research rock art in the Kimberley.

Chemical manufacturer and supplier CSBP has commenced community consultation for an expansion of its ammonium nitrate facility in Kwinana, projected to cost up to $500 million.

Barnett lashes out at Gillard tax move - The Fin; APRA moves to protect super funds - The Fin; PM fights back in equal pay row - The Aus; Packer inspired Rinehart's raid on Ten - The Aus; Forrest hid details: ASIC - The Fin

Perth would stagnate as a business events destination and miss out on millions of dollars of foreign exchange earnings if new hotel infrastructure investments isn't developed, according to Perth Convention Bureau Managing Director Christine McLean.

Mining heiress moves on Ten - The Aus; Forrest accountable, ASIC tells court - The Fin; QR National cheers investors on debut - The Fin; Gillard runs ruler over NBN - The Aus; Door swings open for Buswell - The West

QR National to be last big sale for Qld - The Fin; Housing still weak link for WA economy - The West; Swan's bid to boost small banks - The Aus; Carbon price 'no peril to economy' - The Fin; New front opens in push by low-paid - The Fin

The Small Business Development Corporation is today warning small business operators to be wary of overseas scammers targeting Australian businesses.

WA has entered the ranks of the top 100 supercomputers on the planet, thanks to iVEC's installation of a Performance Optimised Data Centre (POD) at its Murdoch facility.