Western Australians are most likely to be concerned about the state of the economy than other states or territories, according to the Sensis Consumer Report released today.
State to shed 500 public servants; Rio Tinto deal faces extra scrutiny; Jobs plan to save lost generation; House sales crash as spooked owners stay put; G20 baulks at US push for spending
Perth remains among the most expensive in the world for office accommodation, however, a new research report released by DTZ has forecast a decline in occupancy costs in the year ahead.
Job losses worst for 18 years; NAB boss initiates an evolution; Former mining boom states bereft as GST goes south; Contractor Nash set to buy Minjar gold for $13.6m; Financial wizards feel the heat
Greens and Chevron set to face off over Gorgon vision; Unions opt for jobs over pay; Sacked workers rejected pay cuts; Coal price cut hits export earnings; China hit raises fear of great recession
THE acquisition by Geraldton-based Tanks2Go of rival tank hire business Clean Fuels Australia (CFA) last September marked a milestone for the business founded by managing director, Mark Westbrook.
THE founder of the Small Business Development Corporation has expressed dismay that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has named the SBDC as one of 50 agencies it wants either abolished or privatised in a step towards public sector reform.
THE Fishing Industry Women's Association of WA (FIWA) is poised to take a class action against the state for changes to the rules governing the rock lobster industry.
THE Fremantle Football Club is confident of securing another three-year licensing agreement with the AFL to operate in South Africa after launching the league's most successful overseas football project.
Westpac's plan to top SME lending; China slides into deflation; Labor braces for emissions fight; UBS tips $US2,500 an ounce for bullion; Turnbull, Costello face off on IR
The unwinding of the commodity and mining investment boom will take the lustre out of the Western Australian, Northern Territory and Queensland economies over the next few years, according to Access Economics, as the nation's economic backdrop continues t
Kalahari claims another Extract chairman scalp; Chinese buy more Fortescue; Gillard beefs up work umpire; Wong admits ETS deadline in doubt; Rio’s US mine exit to chip at debt
Australia's economic climate may have levelled off, with the first encouraging signs emerging from the small business sector, according to the Sensis Business Index released yesterday.
China billions set to benefit WA economy; Rio shareholders still unhappy with deal; Axe to fall at NAB; Short-selling ban 'in the national interest'; Agencies in spotlight as banks push for ratings reform
Fertiliser plant set to create 1,500 jobs; Rio still open to iron ore merger; Investors face $7bn cut; ASIC to rule on short-selling; Weaker shares close to testing 3,000 level
THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has denied its pre-budget submission to the state government includes a hit list of agencies it wants split or privatised.
GERHARDT Otto faced quite a culture shock when he emigrated from South Africa to Perth in 2006, experiencing almost immediately the challenges of finding employment.
BOORAGOON-BASED recruitment firm Total Staffing Solutions has given a rare public insight into the challenges facing small and medium sized businesses trying to secure finance in the current market.
THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA remains concerned that the federal government's proposed industrial relations reforms will have a negative effect on business, despite a Senate inquiry dismissing recommendations for significant changes.
Expanded Gorgon cost to hit $50bn, Barnett claims; $34bn drop in key exports tipped; Companies face higher rates - ANZ; Financial gloom buys time for climate fight - Garnaut; Forrest land deal sparks row
West can defy global crisis, says Premier; Contractors ready to roll as port project awaits nod; Four Pillars our shield; Iron ore mountains grow as China stalls; Macquarie sidesteps funds taint
Undies boss tripled her pay, then sacked 1,850 workers; Buckeridge private port 'favoured' for Cockburn; Telstra chief goes early as profit slides; Financial adviser crackdown; ANZ to cut dividends as debts rise, profit slows
Two more years of economic pain; Fortescue cancels raising; Seven minus debt equals zero; Bonds put Woodside on strong cash track; OZ shares fall on fear of banks
FOR the past decade, the Clontarf Foundation has forged partnerships with business leaders and heads of government to help develop its program to assist Aboriginal youth.
