THE Prime Minister and the Treasurer have given away more than was desirable in the revised tax reform package negotiated with the Democrats and reform comprised to this extent is only a marginal improvement on the current system.
A lot is being said about the Year 2000 bug, and with good reason. Airlines, airports and air traffic controllers are still less than certain that the millennium will pass without a hitch.
CREATING a totally interactive environment for the changing needs of workplace roles and new technologies is a primary concern of the design consultant, says Marshall Kusinski director Kathleen Kusinski.
MARGARET River wine producer Evans & Tate has been awarded gold medals for its 1996 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon and 1996 Margaret River Merlot at the 1999 International Wine Challenge in London.
RURAL Western Australians should not discount the possible effects of Y2K on dominant industries of the region, says Secretary to the Minister for Information Techno-logy, Ian Campbell.
Perth-based Lynas Gold NL has intersected strongly anomalous copper in a first pass reverse circulation drilling program at the Blue Rose prospect within the Olary project.
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.
Property trust company Col-onial First State Industrial (CIP) is recommended a buy by stockbroker JD Carmichael & Co due to a weaker price on the bourse.
YEAH, BABY YEAH! One felt like shouting Austin Powers' anthem of approbation from the rooftops. How marvellous to find a wine list where every wine is also offered by the glass.
Ever wondered how you have come across the perfect home, or more often you are shown homes that are not ‘you’ for various reasons. Have you asked yourself, particularly, if it is not you, then why?
SMALL business confidence is high in WA, but there are still challenges facing WA’s 105,000 small businesses, according to the latest Small Business Opinion Survey.
IF you think it’s a hassle organising a weekend away for two, imagine the effort required to coordinate international travel itineraries for large corporate groups.
WA Tourism Awards finalist Emerald Hotel now has facilities in Darwin. Owned by Tourism Council Australia president Laurie O’Meara, the hotel offers a one bedroom apartment for the same price as a hotel room. Spa rooms are available upon request.
INVESTORS are putting at risk millions of dollars by not carefully checking the viability of tax benefits of investment schemes before pouring in their hard earned money.
PROPERTY watchers should note where the WA Government is spending on its expanded capital works program if they want to know where the future of development lies, says Premier Richard Court.
A NEW range of business assistance packages funded by the Northern Territory Government were recently launched by Northern Territory Industries and Business Minister Tim Baldwin.
Scoring a major asset at a time when oil prices had hit major lows has transformed Perth-based junior Kalrez Energy NL from a gold explorer to an oil and gas producer.
ACTION taken against an Australian Internet domain name company by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has resulted in the establishment of a $250,000 compensation trust fund.
