A recent sharp rise in cobalt prices – benefiting Western Australian nickel producers with cobalt credits – has been attrib-uted to lower production in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Perth-based hydrocarbon explor-er Hardman Resources NL is on track to develop its gas drilling project near Rome in Italy as the next stage of its exploration programme.
THE ERG Motorola Alliance has won the contract to install and manage a smart card fare collection system in Rome’s Metrebus system for nine years, with an additional five year option.
The Federal Government must establish a GST education office for small business – independent of the tax office – to ensure smooth implementation of the GST.
WHILE the design of the new Fremantle Maritime Museum has been lauded by architects, keeping its massive ocean-facing windows clean could pose a problem.
THE Department of Productivity and Labour Relations and the Security Agents Institute have joined forces to raise awareness of employment obligations within Perth’s security industry.
WORKERS may be hiding back injuries from their employers for fear of losing their jobs, says Curtin University of Technology physiotherapy school senior ergonomics lecturer Leon Straker.
It makes interesting news to read that a group of researchers at UCLA are about to embark upon a longitudinal study of the impact of the Internet upon consumers’ lives.
Perth-based Mt Grace Resources NL has cut a deal with Magnesium Dev-elopment International (MDI) to evaluate a process called the Heggie metallothermic technology for production of magnesium metal from magnesia.
RURAL access to tele-communications links will be boosted thanks to more than $15 million funding from the Federal Government’s Network-ing the Nation program.
A NEW computer cleaning business has opened a branch in WA. Mobile Computer Cleaning pro-vides hygienic cleaning and preventative mainten-ance for computers and electronic equipment in home and corporate offices.
THE Australian Tax Office has landlords firmly in its sights and is conducting a series of audits to catch out the unwary and dishonest, warns the Aust-ralian Society of CPAs.
EMPLOYEES who have high work demands placed on them – but little say – are at risk of injury or ill health, says The OH&S Services Network head Barbara McPhee.
It may seem hard to believe that one event can deliver a strong sales force a valuable contribution to the local community while also achieving strategic marketing objectives.
Western Australia’s Department of Resources Development (DRD) has been restructured as part of a drive to increase its effectiveness in securing major resource development projects.
