THE Australasian Fleet Managers Association has been working with the Federal Government’s Energy Efficiency Best Practice Program in a nationwide campaign to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the efficiency of Australia’s vehicle fleet.
SELF insurance is looming as a possible alternative for companies looking to reduce their insurance premiums, however, it is an option that needs careful planning to be implemented successfully.
PERTH-BASED software developer Micromine Pty Ltd has successfully implemented its exploration and mining data management solution GBis into BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara and its coal operations in Queensland.
DOMAIN name administrator auDA has lodged a complaint with the ACCC about the conduct of a domain name registering company, and warned businesses to beware of misleading information relating to the registration of Internet domain names.
A State-based system where an individual agreement between the employee and employer that is underpinned by the no disadvantage test, which is currently being determined by the WA Industrial Relations Commission.
After 15 months of negotiation between Western Power and Burns and Roe Worley, Esperance will today be assured of a long-term power supply from a new gas-fired power station.
HOLDEN dealers could be forgiven for feeling smug. Their market dominance over the past few years looks set to continue for at least the next five years.
David Pike discovers a little bit of Western Australian influence at Moorooduc Estate on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsular, proving there’s more to a top winery than just good grapes.
TWO of WA’s top business people have been snared by WA Business News for its next success and leadership event, to be held next month.AlintaGas chief executive officer Bob Browning and Poynton and Partners managing director Mark Barnaba will feature...
MARKETFORCE has announced the appointment of Fionna Brazier as group communications director.The announcement follows Paul Yole’s departure from Marketforce in May after a management restructure.
THE WA Government has reported a $160.6 million net operating surplus in the general sector for the three months ending September 30 2001, according to the Quarterly Financial Results Report released last week.
EMPLOYER and industry groups are warning employers the State Government’s new labour relations regime will have effects reaching far beyond the increased labour costs associated with the abolition of workplace agreements.
ADLINKJLS has announced a merger with boutique agency Twenty Twenty Advertising & Marketing.The merger will add a further $2 million to AdlinkJLS’s total billings and give the agency new resources in the account service area.
THE Australian Securities and Investments Commission has revoked interim stop orders on the fundraising documents of Perth listed company Insurance My Way Limited.
FORMER Allied Carpet Industries director Michael Simich has pleaded guilty to 59 fraud and stealing charges relating to the misuse of $3.1 million in the Perth District Court.
EBA option for shopkeepersMORE than 5,000 small retailers around Perth could soon be getting information on a new enterprise bargaining agreement to cover their industry.
“I recently had a senior executive at a bank comment that our shadow was far larger than our size.”He said a focus on fair fees, service and corporate citizenship had delivered this market perception.
THE State Government has rejected a request from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to appoint a chamber representative to the Information and Communi-cations Industry Development Forum.
WA contractors could be taken to the cleaners to the tune of $38 million if a Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union push to stop the outsourcing of government school cleaning is successful at the Labor Party’s State
THERE are concerns the State Government’s new Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) levy funding proposal will evolve into little more than a new revenue-raising vehicle.
WHEN the Royal Commission into the Building and Construction Industry rolls back into Perth on July 22, industry observers can expect some further investigations into ‘old’ territory, and some new revelations.
IN an effort to remain at the cutting edge of business news presentation, WA Business News has introduced modifications to its layout and style from this edition.
