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Labor carbon tax ads broke rules – The Aus; Barnett sows Oakajee confusion – The Fin; Familiar look to Noongar protest – The Aus; Senator probes WA bank valuations – The Fin; Marampa's $500m float is on – The West

Fitness and fundraising the perfect pairing

THE combination of physical activity and fundraising for a good cause has proved a near-faultless model in recent years, with swimming, running and cycling among the many ways of raising a dollar.

Comings and Goings

Arafura Resources Ian Kowalick has been appointed as non-executive chairman. Interim chair Chris Tonkin has stepped down, but remains a non-executive director. Attila Resources 

Appointments

Skipworth WA Agent General

South Boulder raises stakes

SOUTH Boulder Mines directors Liam Cornelius, David Hughes and Terrence Grammer have chipped in to help complete a successful $10 million capital raising for the gold, nickel and potash explorer.

Lougher steers steady course at nickel miner

Western Areas’ new MD is taking a steady-as-she-goes approach, for now.

Merger strategy part of port power plan

THE state government last week announced sweeping changes to port management in Western Australia, reining in the ability of customers to influence development and access to the main conduits for the state’s export wealth.

Boutique consultants gear up for growth

LOCAL boutique players in the management consulting space are expanding their offerings to take advantage of the strong Western Australian market, which has drawn an influx of major global brands. 

Risk tool has global appeal

PERTH may be an isolated city but that hasn’t hindered local business Corporate Governance Risk in attracting blue-chip international clients.

London firm, big WA players lead the pack with deals

Allen & Overy, Freehills and Allens Arthur Robinson have topped WA Business News’ inaugural corporate finance league tables for law firms.

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