Western Australian Minister for Justice, Police and Community Safety, John D'Orazio, has today been forced to resign his ministerial position, after being caught by police driving without a licence.
Global oil and gas heavyweight Technip, through its Perth-based Australian operations, has been named the 'preferred contractor' for the Kupe joint venture oil and gas project in the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North island.
Speculation over the identity of the corporate player that helped clinched the multi-million dollar deal to bring Matt Giteau to the Western Force has put a little known Bentley-based fuel additive company Firepower in the frame.
Perth ISP iiNet today revealed accounting and forecasting errors will significantly impact its 2005-06 results, the first hint of explanation for the trading halt announced almost two weeks ago which remains in force.
West Perth diversified labor hire group Integrated Group Ltd has completed due diligence for the sale of its training subsidiary Integrated Training Pty Ltd to TodayCorp Pty Ltd.
The market is in the midst of the quarterly reporting season for the March quarter, and today has seen the release of a number of Quarterly reports for Western Australian-headquartered resource companies.
Perth-based health care equipment company Medec has announced plans to raise $1.8 million, by way of a private placement, to help the company pursue future acquisitions.
Perth-based resources explorer Rox Resources Ltd today announced the discovery of a positive zone of lead-zinc sulphide mineralisation at its Pha Luang project in Laos.
Consolidated Minerals Ltd operations in the March quarter were highlighted by solid production results and an ongoing programme of exploration activities.
Western Australian-headquartered diversified resources company Fox Resources Ltd has commenced open pit mining at its West Whundo copper and zinc project near Karratha in WA's Pilbara region.
Aspiring iron ore producer Fortescue Metals Group today responded to the Australian Stock Exchange's request for details regarding its recent spike in share price.
West Perth-based drug screening technology company Harrington Group Ltd has announced the appointment of an exclusive distributor for its OraLine illicit drug screening products to the Australian pharmacy market.
Western Australian-headquartered South African-focused resources company Golden Valley Mines Ltd today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of a new coal property in South Africa.
Western Australian oil and gas player Tap Oil Ltd has recorded revenues of $19.7 million for the March quarter, with record high oil prices offsetting lower sales volumes.
Analysts believe the Alinta Ltd and the Australian Gas Light Company Ltd merger announced today signals a win-win scenario for both companies and their shareholders.
Engineering construction figures for the December 2005 quarter released last week provide yet another strong indicator of the buoyant state of Western Australia’s economy.
News of a $54 million capital raising by South Perth-based diversified resources player Aquila Resources Ltd has ended speculation about its recent trading halt and buoyed its share price.
Western Australian diversified resources player Aquila resources today ended speculation about its trading halt of last week by announcing its intention to raise $54 million to provide working capital for its coal and iron ore projects.
Western Australian iron ore junior Cazaly Resources Ltd faces troubled times ahead in the wake of the state government's decision over the Shovelana iron ore lease.
The flurry of activity in the growing biofuels sector continues apace with Perth-based Mission Biofuels Ltd closing its initial public offer early, and another local player Jupiter Energy announcing plans to raise $5.5 million.
Western Australia's booming resource-led economy faces some challenging times ahead unless corporate tax reform is addressed to help ensure continued investment in the state.
The world's largest ammonia plant began operations on the Burrup Peninsula today, but high gas prices may force future projects offshore, most likely to Papua New Guinea.
Perth-headquartered Indian Sandalwood plantation manager TFS Corporation Ltd has taken steps to strengthen its board as it plans to transition from a sandalwood plantation grower to a producer of finished sandalwood products.
Subiaco rent-roll specialists Wentworth Mutual Ltd has acquired the management rights to Trinity Links Resort at Cairns in Queensland in a $2.3 million deal.
In 1979, 53,000 people attended the WAFL grand final at Subiaco Oval. Now, 27 years on, the state’s population has grown by around 800,000, WA is in the middle of an economic boom, and the same venue holds nearly 10,000 less.
