Fraser Beattie

The state government has announced new directors for the Gascoyne, Peel and Pilbara development commissions.

Tech accelerator Vocus Upstart has named the seven successful applicants to be offered a placement in its program and seed funding to help grow their ideas towards commercialisation.

The state government has announced $23.1 million in funding to tackle waterfront erosion in Geraldton.

Local IT firm ASG Group has reaffirmed its revenue guidance for FY16, with a bullish outlook for the year ahead.

Perth-based explorer Burey Gold has tapped investors for an $11.6 million placement to fund ongoing development of its Giro project in Africa.

The Shire of Peppermint Grove expects to have Pankaj and Radhika Oswal’s Taj on the Swan torn down by October, after sending out tenders for demolition of the unfinished structure today.

Local contractor Pindan has won the tender for construction of the new $70.7 million marine control tower in Port Hedland, which is one of four major projects worth nearly $800 million at the port.

Building contractors Aurora Project Group and TR Homes have won a combined $12.6 million worth of work in rural Western Australia for the state government.

End-of-financial-year bargain hunters provided a boost to new car sales in Western Australia last month, but it wasn’t enough to beat last year’s June 30 clearance sales.

Sandalwood producer TFS Corporation has reaffirmed its earnings guidance for FY16 after finalising the $29 million sale of plantations to a US-based investor.

The environment watchdog has recommended approval of the next two stages of the state government’s $1.2 billion Northlink WA roads project, subject to strict conditions.

SRG has won an $8.4 million contract for construction work at the Hanson-operated Bass Point Quarry on the east coast.

Henderson-based ship builder Austal has flagged an earnings deficit of up to $121 million on the back of unexpected costs incurred in its $US4 billion contract with the US Navy.

The City of Perth Library and Public Plaza and the State Buildings have shared the George Temple Poole award at the WA Architecture Awards held on July 1.

A corporate finance firm and a private gold company have put forward competing proposals to recapitalise troubled graphite explorer Triton Minerals.

PKF Mack will become Western Australia’s 16th largest accounting firm after merging with Pike Skinner for an undisclosed sum.

Chevron evacuated workers from its Gorgon project on Barrow Island this morning due to a gas leak.

The local arm of Watpac has won a $45 million contract extension to continue providing mining services to Ramelius Resources’ Mt Magnet gold mine.

Two new directors have been appointed to Perth Markets, with Frank Romano replacing his former colleague Nick Tana on the board.

Perth house prices have fallen 7.4 per cent over the past 18 months, making it the worst-performing housing market in the country.

BHP Billiton will appeal against the decision by a Brazilian court to reinstate a $8.4 billion public civil claim over last year's deadly Samarco mine disaster.

Mineral Resources has bolstered its new relationship with Empire Oil & Gas, offering a $15.1 million facility to replace a previous deal with Viburnum Capital.

Diversified contractor OTOC has made another east coast acquisition, announcing today the purchase of surveying consultancy Lawrence Group for up to $5.85 million in cash and shares.

Fifteen local broking, legal and advisory firms have teamed up to put forward their concerns with the ASX’s proposed changes to its listing requirements, and to advocate three particular amendments.

Resolute Mining will develop underground at its majority-owned Syama gold mine in Mali after confirming a $US95 million ($A128 million) capex.

Justin Mannolini has taken over as chairman of local minerals explorer Jindalee Resources, less than two months after leaving his executive role at Macquarie Capital.

Engineering firm Civmec has won about $50 million worth of contracts for work on the east coast, following its recent acquisition of NSW-based Forgacs Engineering.

Subiaco-based Australis Oil & Gas has lodged its prospectus for a $30 million initial public offering, with plans to list on the ASX within a month.

The West Australian newspaper has announced staff cuts as parent group Seven West Media progresses its plans to buy The Sunday Times newspaper and Perth Now website from News Corporation.

Senior mining figures Peter Bilbe and Anthony Kiernan have joined the boards of local companies Intermin Resources and Pilbara Minerals respectively.

Mirvac Group and Singapore’s Keppel REIT’s $103 million new office tower at Cathedral Square has officially opened, with the Supreme Court to take up residence next month.

Tom O’Leary has resigned as head of Wesfarmers’ chemicals, energy and fertilisers division to take the top job at mineral sands miner Iluka Resources, following in the footsteps of his predecessor David Robb.