Shanna Crispin

Strong demand for healthcare in Western Australia has provided a significant boost to St John of God Health Care’s revenue and resulting surplus.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation is pushing for a Western Australian early learning centre to become the template for a national strategy.

A Chinese animation company has agreed to help fund construction of a speciality movie production studio in Bunbury which could see the South West town become a national centre of excellence.

The official rebranding of Birchman Asia Pacific has left only five local names among the state’s top 10 information technology firms.

Michael Malone has taken on his next significant role since stepping down as chief executive of iiNet earlier this year.

Information technology provider Amcom Telecommunications' share price has risen sharply after telco group Vocus Communications said it had acquired a 10 per cent stake and proposed a merger of the two companies.

A WA mining executive believes it’s time the corporate sector was better educated on the way indigenous communities like to do business.

Subiaco-based ZipTel is gearing up to compete with a number of major telecommunications companies as it prepares to launch its internet-based communications app.

Perth-founded internet service provider iiNet has been drawn into a piracy battle with a Hollywood movie maker.

A program aimed at disadvantaged youth is at risk of being lost.

Small businesses have developed unique incentives to win staff over larger competition.

The small business sector has had some significant wins of late. Our 4-page special report analyses the issues facing small business, profiles two franchise groups expanding in WA and looks at unique incentive programs for staff.

Two Perth event planners have taken rejection in their stride, launching one and planning another urban recreation event to enliven the city at their own expense.

Western Australia’s game developers have been given a helping hand following a public acknowledgement that the barriers to their success are significant.

Perth property developer Nigel Satterley is leveraging his property assets for the benefit of the not-for-profit sector.

Offworld Productions has added another string to its bow as it gears up for summer.

A new multi-million dollar complex looks set to boost the Swan Valley’s profile.

A former Perth entrepreneur has taken his latest startup public thanks to local investors’ renewed interest in technology.

New data from the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations have provided clear evidence of the extent to which indigenous communities benefit from iron ore mining in the Pilbara.

The sponsorship role of Healthway will be scrutinised by the state government as Colin Barnett says he’s highly embarrassed by what appears to be its censorship of the arts.

The low-cost version of Uber has launched in Perth today, despite the state government publicly stating it’s breaking the law.

The head of the CEDA WA is hoping to bridge the gap between the profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Melbourne-based biotech Fitgenes has brought control of its extensive health and nutrition clinics in-house.

The company behind Jamie’s Italian restaurant is looking to build on the venture’s success by opening a second venue in Perth.

The latest technology company to list on the ASX has closed up 40 per cent after its first day of trading.

A Perth entrepreneur has followed in the footsteps of Toms Shoes and Zambrero, with a one-for-one proposal to benefit children’s charity, The Smith Family.

Premier Colin Barnett has sought to end criticism of delays and budget blowouts at the new $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital, saying it’s time the state’s greatest achievement was recognised.

Another Perth small bar has been named the best in a national competition.Varnish on King has been named the Small Bar of the Year in the Australian Bartender magazine’s Bar Awards.

As Fiona Stanley hospital opens the Department of Health has launched an international recruitment drive, despite indications that some existing staff are losing their jobs.

Two Western Australian information technology companies have captured the attention of the world’s largest technology firms.

Western Australian distillers are making names for themselves internationally with a Margaret River company taking a top award at this week’s world wine and spirits competition held in New York.

The launch of Western Australia’s first dedicated bourbon distillery has revealed keen interest from investors and consumers in new and fresh concepts.