The Wild Child Story The AICD is holding a directors luncheon with Leanne Preston, Winner of the Telstra 2007 WA Business Woman of the Year and CEO and managing director of Wild Child, one of Australi
THE state government has helped to secure major new contracts that will ensure the majority of beef sold to Western Australian consumers in Coles supermarkets is actually produced in WA.
IN 1978, Rodney Dangerfield burst onto the comedy scene claiming he “got no respect”. That theme earned him millions of laughs, and millions of dollars.
DIVERSIFIED base metals explorer, Haddington Resources Ltd, is set to acquire the mineral exploration division of Adelaide-based drilling company, Underdale Drillers, for a potential consideration of
Someof Perth's top hospitality figures will gather for a feast on February 24 as La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs holds its annual charity brunch and auction, for the benefit of Lifeline WA.
An independent expert advisory group to be chaired by Western Australia's chief scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley (pictured), has been formed to oversee the first round of funding from the $36.5 millio
The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of Industry and Resources.
THE supply of industrial land in Western Australia is set for a further boost following the start of siteworks on stage two of the Avon Industrial Park, near Northam.
Environmental scientist and extreme explorer Tim Jarvis, best known for his world-record-breaking unsupported journey to the South Pole, to speak at the FutureNet Breakfast on February 22 from 7am to
MOLY Mines Ltd has awarded a $1.1 billion, seven-year mining and earthmoving contract for its Spinifex Ridge molybdenum project to Perth-based contracting group Macmahon Holdings Ltd.
Curtin University Graduate School of Business is located in Perth's central business district and attracts highly talented teachers and researchers from the industry.
THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia will have new leadership this year, with the recruitment of Chevron executive James Pearson as its new chief executive and the expected departure
Desperate FMG hits road; RBA cash rate may hit 8% to curb inflation; Rural revival feeds boom economy; Rio eyes $2.6b windfall if Asian mills stump up; More time please, urges Foster's chief
The federal coalition has rejected the preferred industrial relations policy of its leader Brendan Nelson and his deputy Julie Bishop, deciding instead that it will not oppose legislation dismantling the Howard government's workplace laws.
Palandri in rescue mission as financing arm collapses; ANZ exposure sends shivers through banks; Clearance query may stall Pluto; Rio 'underwhelmed' by Vale's iron ore deal; RCR pins hopes on small clients
WA big hitters in spotlight; PM shifts ground on Burke contacts; CBA gives ailing firms a pick-me-up; Platinum surges on South African woes; Allco Board mulls cash injection to appease banks
Nomad Building Solutions Ltd has revealed a 45.7 per cent increase in net profit after tax to $10.4 million for the half-year to December 2007, on the previous corresponding period.
The Western Australian Farmers Federation claims WA is under-represented on the federal government's newly formed Wheat Industry Expert Group, with just one WA farmer appointed to the grower-controlled alliance which will oversee Australia's wheat exports
West Australian Newspapers Holdings Ltd has joined a string of blue chip listed companies to be hammered by investors after reporting its result, with WAN shares down 10 per cent after announcing a $44.2 million interim net profit.
Leighton price off as market goes away; Rio fails to railroad FMG; ASX defends role as regulator while business booms; AMP defers buyback as net profit falls short of forecasts; Revealed: Why Allco is on the rack
Golden West Resources Ltd has lodged an appeal against the Takeover Panel's decision to uphold Falak Holding's accidental sale of an 8 per cent Golden West stake into hostile suitor Fairstar Resources Ltd's scrip bid.
Rio gets Alcan lift to ward off BHP; Credit turmoil mars CBA profit; Golden west tipped for Takeovers Panel appeal; WA tops list amid mining bubble alert; Consumer still too confident for their own good
BELMONT-BASED industrial services provider Paladio Ltd's subsidiaries, Decmil Australia Pty Ltd and Eastman Fort, received $8 million in orders last week, bringing the company's order tally to more th
I WAS reading an idea from a purported sales expert. She recommends going into a sales appointment “naked”. Her title even states: ‘Naked Sales Calls Pay Off'.
WHILE the WA Business News Innovation forum in the January 17 edition provided some interesting debate, opinions expressed in the article ‘Pathway to commercialisation' on university research commerci
PALADIN Energy Ltd plans to dual list on the Namibian Stock Exchange on February 14, joining fellow Western Australian uranium player Deep Yellow, which listed earlier this year.
DIVERSIFIED property player Aspen Group Ltd says its conservative debt position has placed it in a ‘sound position', despite the volatility and uncertainty prevailing in the listed property sector.
PALADIN Energy Ltd plans to dual list on the Namibian Stock Exchange on February 14, joining fellow Western Australian uranium player Deep Yellow, which listed earlier this year.
THE Western Australian government this week announced the release of 185 new taxi licences as well as dropping operational restrictions on peak taxis, a move it claims is to improve services for morni
