David Gibson

Small business confidence in Western Australia has rallied after a slump last quarter, according to the August 2005 Sensis Business Index

Local companies Antares Energy and Joyce Corporation have announced sales of major assets

Explorers are increasingly turning to historical exploration data to save themselves from rising costs as they try to capitalise on the resources boom.

The value of Western Australia’s top 100 listed mining stocks, measured by the Deloitte WA Mining Index, has increased 47 per cent during the past 12 months.

The $180 million Emu Downs Wind Farm at Badgingarra has received the go ahead following final board approvals from the project partners to commence construction.

Indonesia has turned the bend of Paul Keating’s legendary ‘J curve’ and is improving its attractiveness as a trade destination on the back of recent reforms, according to the regional director of the Western Australia Trade and Investment Office in Indone

As the creator of Australia’s third largest Internet service provider, iiNet’s Michael Malone has evolved from a hands-on technology operator. David Gibson and Mark Beyer report.

More than a decade ago, Western Australia had the highest number of Internet service providers (ISPs) in the country.

The Internet services marketplace is tipped for a significant shakeup this year as boundaries that divide traditionally separate sectors disappear.

Oil filter manufacturer Winchester Global is scouting for further international opportunities after director Colin Rynbeck secured a number of orders from Malaysia during a recent visit.

Recent spending approvals of $2 billion on the Hope Downs iron ore project and $11 billion on the next phase of the Greater Gorgon gas development have cemented Western Australia’s position as the leading state for major projects.

St George Bank has leased additional floor space in Central Park, St Georges Terrace, following the green light for three new branches as part of expansion in Western Australia.

Booming commodity prices mean annual minerals exploration spending in Australia is expected to exceed $1 billion this year for the first time since 1997. See Special Reports for related articles.

Backed by some of Western Australia’s most high profile business people, gold and uranium mining hopeful Korab Resources is seeking $3 million through a stock market float.

Niche markets can be hard to grow in, especially since marketing requires selling a brand and often the business concept.

With interest rates at their lowest levels in 20 years, the Australian mortgage market has never been healthier. But as rates have begun to climb this year, the number of new loan approvals is diminishing.

China may currently be the fastest developing economy in Asia, but a leading futurist told last week’s forum that India was expected to become the region’s dominant market in the coming years.

Social innovator, cofounder of Dome Coffees and 2000 Telstra Businesswoman of the Year, Patria Jafferies, spoke to David Gibson about adding real value to both sides of the ledger.

FOODBANK of Western Australia has celebrated 10 years of operation with a function at Government House.

Perth data transcription and duplication company SpectrumData is poised for further growth after recently being awarded ongoing contracts in the petroleum industry.

XSTRATA Alloys has reached an agreement with Precious Metals Australia over the contentious Windimurra vanadium project at Mount Magnet in Western Australia.

Disclosure in financial markets is an issue engulfing investors and policy makers after recent corporate collapses.

Local biotechnology company Phylogica has listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, closing at a premium of 37.5 per cent over the subscription price of 20 cents on its first day.

Industrial relations is becoming an increasingly important issue in Western Australia as highlighted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s quarterly economic compass.

THE fight for control of Foodland entered a new phase this week with reports the company was talking with interested parties to rival grocery wholesaler Metcash Trading’s aggressive bid for the locall

WESTERN Australia’s Curtin University of Technology is part of a group of three national universities that have combined with the Australian Minerals Council to establish the first national school of

Local online broking firm JDV is the target of Melbourne-based IWL Broking Solutions Group with a takeover offer where JDV shareholders are being offered one new IWL share for eve

WESTERN Australia is not being left in the wake of the latest innovations in wave energy development, with pre-commercial trials taking place at the Henderson Marine Base.

A new biotechnology company was launched last week with the help of local commercialisation specialists QPSX Ltd, Venture Positioning Services Pty Ltd and Tessitura Pty Ltd.

After several years of hard times, the Royal Agricultural Society of WA has enjoyed a bumper 2004 and is working on a number of opportunities to make its Claremont showgrounds a highly sought-after venue again.

ANOTHER twist emerged in the WMC Resources takeover saga last week with BHP Billiton announcing a cash offer of $7.85 per share for the miner, trumping Xstrata’s $7.20 bid.