Alison Birrane

THE Kimberley Primary Industries Association is examining the viability of establishing fruit and vegetable packing and processing facilities in the Ord River Irrigation area, in addition to a regional brand.

OVERALL trade through Fremantle Port has increased by more than 40 per cent over the period from 1990-1991 to 2002-2003.

BY December this year, the City of Stirling will be the most advanced location in the world, in terms of communications technology, with its residents able to connect to each other over a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) using light posts as antennae.

ELECTRONICS and manufacturing company Omnitronics is in the midst of a national marketing campaign as it prepares to take its latest product into the international arena.

WESTERN Australia could lose out in the long term under an Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) if bilateral trade arrangements are entered into at the expense of

MANY small and medium-sized businesses don’t believe they are at a high risk from hackers...

In a follow up to her story on computer worms and viruses, and the differences between them, Alison Birrane this week looks at strategies to prevent and minimise attacks.

REAL estate multimedia developer aussiehome.com has launched a new mapping service six months after signing a deal with UK mapping developer MultiMap.

SARACEN Estates wines is ramping up its international marketing efforts to increase exports to the United Kingdom, the US and Europe.

In a special report, Alison Birrane looks at the difference between viruses and worms and recent worm attacks that have been making headlines around the world.

PERTH-BASED natural health care products manufacturer Wild Child is set to expand into global markets with a new international contracts and an expanded product line.

A WORKER is killed on average every 17 days or injured every 25 minutes in Western Australian workplaces with time lost to workplace injuries costing WA busines

UP to 30 per cent of fatal road crashes in regional areas and up to 25 per cent of fatal truck crashes are believed to be fatigue related, according to Departme

Despite an overall decline in workplace injuries the contentious issue of OSH is back on the agenda due to proposed State Government legislation, as Alison Birrane reports.

SKINCARE product manufacturer Sodashi has appointed a European distributor for its range of spa products as the company prepares to target markets in Europe.

In the final instalment on a series on technology in mining, Alison Birrane talks to a company that says it is bridging the issue of inter-operability between different mining software packages.

WITH all available land on the Burrup Peninsula allocated to major projects, the State Government has started looking for further locations for future downstream processing projects.

THE State Government plans to boost the number of WorkSafe inspectors by 25 per cent over the next four years in a bid to crack down on dangerous work sites and

A NEW service from the Police and Nurses Credit Society will allow customers to talk to loan staff when completing a loan application online or using Internet banking.

AUSTRALIANS needed to overcome any fear of US economic power and grasp the opportunity of a Free Trade Agreement, according to Australian Ambassador to the US M

A PARTNERSHIP between a Perth-based businessman and a major Chinese importer of deer horns is aiming to increase the quality of the local product, boost revenue for farmers and secure a fairer price for buyers.

THE recent bombing in Indonesia is unlikely to have a direct long-term impact on business in the region, provided it is an isolated incident, however it may det

WITH the dust settling on IWL Group’s acquisition of Sanford Limited and its subsequent restructure, plans to reposition the business as a wholesale and outsour

In the final instalment of a six part series on import strategies, Alison Birrane looks at risks associated with international trade and the impact of terrorism.

In this week’s look at technology in mining, Alison Birrane talks to some of the major players about the industry and where they fit.

PERTH is to be the first location for what is hoped will be a series of high-tech showcases for Sydney-based technology firm Infomedia – a leading producer of specialised electronic parts interpretation and cataloguing solutions for the automotive

WESTERN Australia’s events industry is tipped to become the destination of first choice for many business events as expanded facilities meet a significant growth in demand.

DESPITE Indonesia’s political instability there are opportunities for WA companies willing to tough it out, particularly in the area of services.

IT business solutions provider Unisys West is utilising economies of scale to differentiate itself and capture market share, according to CEO Murray Rosa.

MORE international trade, not less, is the key to global peace and prosperity.

PERTH Expohire and Furniture Group has been given a boost with its appointment as preferred supplier to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

In this week’s report on import strategies Alison Birrane looks at the some financial implications for importers.