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Austal takes littoral approach in US
For most manufacturers, a $5 billion order book represents a pretty ambitious target - even more so when the company is a shipbuilder from the small suburb of Henderson, Western Australia.
Mining services deliver solid results
3 A number of mining services companies have posted record profits for 2007-08, reinforcing the state's position as an emerging global centre for high-calibre mining services companies. locked
Gemco on track for growth
4 The underserviced and ageing rail infrastructure in the eastern states has created an attractive market opportunity for niche wagon and rail maintenance player Gemco Rail Pty Ltd, based in Forrestfield. locked
Special Report: Falling returns
5 Last year was a tough period for investors who backed WA stocks, as our annual shareholder return survey finds. locked
New offshore challenge for Vaughan
1 When Suzannah Vaughan was appointed to run the first floating production storage and offloading vessel to work offshore India, she believed it was another significant step in her family's connection with the subcontinent and oil. locked
Pharma float links Perth, US and China
2 He's worked as a lawyer, played Australian rules football at the highest level, and has spent the past 20 years as a trade commissioner and private consultant helping Western companies do business in China. locked

State solar power plan
The state Labor Party has announced plans to introduce a gross feed-in tariff for household solar power systems in what's seen as a step towards boosting its green credentials ahead of next month's election.
Property

Developers idle at the lights
Developers idle at the lights A group of Western Australian property developers is still waiting to receive a planning document that would allow more than 3,000 hectares of land in the Peel region to be converted to housing. locked


Opinion

Election campaign a fizzer so far
Election campaign a fizzer so far Western Australia is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation boom, but you'd struggle to know that if you had closely followed the state election campaign. locked


Trade Opportunities

Thai FTA boost for Westwools
Thai FTA boost for Westwools Jim Coles' love affair with Thailand is set to become a whole lot stronger. locked


Food & Wine

Di Ciano looking to alter perceptions
Di Ciano looking to alter perceptions Like many Perth restaurateurs, Maurizio Restaurant proprietor Maurizio Di Ciano believes the hospitality industry has a perception problem with regard to the career options available. locked


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