Jashuan Dias

THREE students and researchers with strong Western Australian connections are among the 25 recipients of the 2010 Fulbright Sch

Leslie joins Extract as CEO Extract Resources has appointed former Rio Tinto board member Jonathan Leslie as its new chief executive officer.

Ausdrill Mason Hills has been appointed as non-executive director.

Atomic Resources

NATHAN McMahon has emerged as a major shareholder of Leederville-based Midwinter Resources, which shares offices with his company Cazaly Resources.

New Alcoa role for Horne

RISING interest rates and the cost of obtaining finance to expand are the major concerns for small business in 2010, a recent s

Kennedy to Balance

Most of the directors in United Minerals Corporation have cashed in their options as part of a $204 million takeover deal with BHP Billiton. Five of the nine directors last week netted a combined $1.4 million from a total of 3.6 million options after acce

THE University of Western Australia is set to formalise its three-year thrust to position itself as the key tertiary player in the resources space with the launch of an Energy and Minerals Institute.

Exec, board changes at Wesfarmers

Daniels BSCAA president

RBS Morgans will have a bigger-than-expected Perth base, with 14 advisers deciding to stay with the national stockbroking firm instead of following management to Patersons Securities.

AntariaPaul McCormick has resigned as director.Arafura Australian Pearls

PROPERTY developer Finbar Group has announced the purchase of a large slice of land in East Victoria Park, which it plans to develop into apartments.

EDITH Cowan University has awarded Fiona Stanley the degree of Doctor of Science honoris causa.

New CAPS role for Cary

NWS venture appoints Byrne

A SUBSIDIARY of global marine engineering group James Fisher & Sons has bought Fremantle-based shipping equipment company Australian Commercial Marine for $5.4 million.

Central Asia Resources

A NATIONAL survey of the construction and development industry shows a 10 per cent increase in respondents experiencing the eff

PERTH'S median house price is poised to break through its 2007 peak soon, pushed higher by renewed activity from trade-up buyer

ADG Global Supply

NOT-FOR-PROFIT affordable housing provider Foundation Housing has started construction on a mixed-use commercial and residential project in Northbridge.

French, Lester receive top honours

WESTERN Australia has recorded the largest jump in employer confidence of all Australian states and territories, according to t

Thick, Wong at IRDI

WESTERN Australia is on the threshold of another boom, with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA this week revising up its growth forecasts for the local economy.

WESTERN Australian exporters have been hit with a big jump in fees charged by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service

The Asthma Foundation of WA has appointed David Johnson (left) as its new chief executive officer.

Vernall director at Savills