Carolyn Herbert

Jackson McDonald and McKenzie Moncrieff have announced they will merge to create a 32-partner law firm with more than 120 professional staff, cementing it as the second largest firm in WA.

Fremantle is a step closer to becoming a more attractive prospect for developers following the state government’s announcement to amend planning guidelines allowing for taller developments in the city’s east end.

PARAMEDIC Christy Whitby says one of her motivations for starting Compass Health with Tony Metcalf in 2007 was the lack of support she felt during her time working on mine sites.

Western Australia’s Ningaloo Coast has been given the highest level of international recognition with its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its striking landscapes and biological diversity.

A WESTERN Australian parliamentary committee has added its voice to the critics of proposed franchising laws intended to offer greater protection to franchisees.

A long-time resident of the area, Stephen Hollow knows the market for his Vic Park restaurant, The Silver Spoon. Carolyn Herbert reports.

A NUMBER of agreements entered into between the state government and local governments have signalled a renewal of WA’s local road network.

Proposals for a sweeping change to regulation of the franchising industry are unlikely to proceed after a parliamentary committee opposed the plan.

Over the past four years under the ownership of Quadrant Private Equity, Balcatta-based Quick Service Restaurant Holdings has undergone a complete restructure of its business model.

The founder of Granny Flats WA.com, Mike Nicholls, has brought a very 1970s concept into the new millennium, proving granny flats are much more than your typical, done-up ‘shed’ in the backyard.

One year on from implementing a 100 per cent fixed-fee billing structure, Perth law firm Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky says the move from traditional time-sheet billing to the new model has transformed the firm’s relationships with its clients.

Janine Allis took on some major challenges to get her Boost Juice business up and running.

PROPERTY developers are pressing ahead with their projects in Midland despite the withdrawal by Singapore-based Raffles Education Corporation from plans to establish a university at Midland’s heritage-listed Railway Workshops.

CONTINUING the family tradition of operating Western Australia’s oldest confectionary manufacturer hasn’t been all sweetness and light for owner Ian Sargent.

There only appears to be more gloom and doom for Australia’s retail sector, with clothing and footwear retailer Colorado being the latest chain to fall victim to weak consumer spending.

THE flexibility to refine his business plan after initial setbacks has delivered Adam Lamond a thriving operation that provides engineering, maintenance and industrial services to the likes of BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals Group.

THE past seven years have been anything but smooth sailing for Derek Fisher and his team at Moly Mines, with attempts to become Australia’s only molybdenum producer foiled by the GFC and the commodity’s fluctuating price.

With Perth’s population predicted to double over the next 40 years and traffic conjestion set to worsen, the Committee For Perth is putting pressure on the state government to invest more heavily in Perth’s rail infrastructure, with a focus on a light rai

A NEW study has shown that workers in Western Australia are at the top of the pack with the best salary increases in the country.

Gourmet breakfasts featuring steak and black pudding are among Ryan Taylor’s latest creations at his fine-dining restaurant, the Quarter on Hay. Carolyn Herbert reports.

NEW statistics have shown that international visitors don’t see Western Australia primarily as a holiday destination, with more and more ‘tourists’ coming to WA for business purposes only.

BANKS and risk management groups say the Australian dollar’s volatility makes it a good time for businesses to start using hedging instruments to protect against foreign exchange risk.

Gold and copper explorer Ausgold has announced completion of a $25 million placement at $1.35 per share to major offshore institutions.

Perth-based subsea engineering services provider Neptune Marine Services has appointed Robin King as CEO of the company.

New statistics show that international visitors do not see Western Australia as a holiday destination, with more and more 'tourists' coming to WA for business purposes only.

Iron ore producer Gindalbie Metals and freight haulage business QR National Freight have announced the signing of a billion dollar Rail Haulage Agreement for the Karara Iron Ore Project in Western Australia.

THE local property market may be in the doldrums, but boutique property developers and builders are targeting niche markets to take advantage of Perth’s changing property landscape.

A NEW study has revealed that less than half of small and medium-sized businesses in Perth have their own website.

A FACTORY fire, the global financial crisis and the rise of Chinese imports have not stopped David Devoy and Darren Bee from cementing Advantage Air as the largest manufacturer of air-conditioning components in Western Australia.

Perth’s top 20 insolvency firms have collectively expanded by 25 per cent over the past two years, with numbers of professional insolvency staff jumping from 210 in 2009 to 270 currently, according to data compiled for WA Business News ‘Book of Lists’.

A penchant for traditional Italian food and service are in the genes for a Perth couple. Carolyn Herbert reports.

INCREASED demand for serviced office space in Perth has prompted a new provider to enter the Western Australian market to compete with the sector’s two dominant players, UK-based Regus and Sydney-based Servcorp.