The state's supply of land for home development is expected to smooth out after the government said it will reintroduce a land tax concession in next month's state budget.
The state's housing market has experienced its first sign of growth in over a year but the end of the first home buyer boost on June 30 has put a cloud over future prospects.
Iluka Resources expects to pocket $77 million from the sale of its controlling stake in Queensland company Consolidated Rutile after Unimin Australia launched a $150 million takeover bid.
Shares in Anvil Mining have slipped in morning trade as the copper miner enters an underwriting deal for its $C30 million ($A34 million) capital raising.
MARKET sentiment surrounding nickel appears to be on the rise translating to higher shares prices for Western Australia's nickel miners, but it's too early to call a turnaround for the base metal.
TWO of the state's internet service providers have differing views of the federal government's $43 billion national broadband network (NBN) plan and what it means for their business.
The Kimberley Land Council is believed to have negotiated an agreement with the state government and Woodside Petroleum that would deliver more than $1 billion over 30 years from the development of a liquefied natural gas hub near Broome.
Western Australian home buyers are opting for basic variable rate loans in record numbers, signalling their preference for lower interest rates over the frills offered with standard variable rate loans, a survey has found.
Initial production from Apache Energy's Van Gogh oil field in the Exmouth basin has been delayed after its processing vessel caught fire at a shipyard in Singapore.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has dramatically revised down its forecasts for the state on the back of the global financial crisis, tipping the economy to contract by one per cent in the 2010 financial year.
The impact of the global financial crisis has caused Western Australian businesses to hold onto their cash longer, prompting a rise in the number of days to pay bills, a survey has found.
Subiaco-headquartered biodiesel producer Natural Fuel has today followed its Australian subsidiary and appointed Ferrier Hodgson as administrators of the company.
Atlas Iron says it will focus on attracting a suitable joint venture partner for its Ridley magnetite iron ore project in the Pilbara after a preliminary study estimated a capital cost of nearly $3 billion.
Perth-based Regis Resources has given the go ahead for the development of its Duketon gold project in Western Australia with capital costs expected to peak at $125 million.
Around 160 employees at Xstrata's Sinclair nickel operation in Western Australia are facing an uncertain future as the miner defers underground development due to current market conditions.
An estimated $2 billion will be invested by the private sector into the Northbridge Link as the state Planning Minister John Day marks the start of the final planning stage for the 13.5 hectare site.
Vmoto has secured up to $8.4 million through United States institutional investors as it moves to start full scale scooter production at its Chinese manufacturing facility.
Perth-based Pacific Energy says it will settle its $77 million acquisition of Kalgoorlie Power Systems in less than a fortnight after it received commitments for a $98 million funding package.
A business acquisition has boosted Plan B Group Holding's funds under management, administration or advice by more than 18 per cent during the March quarter.
Perth-based investment company Ozgrowth has reported a 12 per cent lift in its investment portfolio over the March quarter, a turnaround from the 17 per cent drop in the previous quarter.
More Western Australians joined the search for work in March as the state's unemployment rate jumped to a seasonally adjusted 4.9 per cent, figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show.
HENDERSON-BASED shipbuilder Austal this month secured $220 million worth of contracts, one for the construction of the largest catamaran ferry in the company's history.
OIL and gas company Otto Energy will rely further on its directors for support after it reduced its capital raising efforts amid uncertainty from a lapsed BHP Billiton deal.
JOB service providers in Western Australia have painted a positive picture of the federal government's $4 billion Job Network overhaul despite reports to the contrary.
Agribusiness Great Southern is expecting a half-year loss of between $120 million and $130 million after allowing for expenses associated with its restructure.
Two Perth-based resource companies, Paramount Mining Corp and Prosperity Resources, will focus on projects in Indonesia in a bid to achieve early cash flow.
