WESTERN Australia's unemployment rate is once again the lowest in the country, with figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing a fall during the past month.
WITH Labor in power, Unions WA is automatically elevated to a powerful position in policy making.
The relationship between the two groups has not all been plain sailing.
A VERY bright spotlight has shone on the lobbying activities of former Labor Premier Brian Burke over the past six months.
Along with business partner and former State Government Minister Julian Grill (who also acts on his own for some clients) Mr Burke
DEBT collection firm Charter Mercantile closed its Perth office last Friday after battling unsuccessfully for two years to build a viable business in Western Australia.
A RECENT report published by Gartner predicts modest growth globally in the personal computer (PC) market, with global economic uncertainty likely to delay a strong recovery in the
DELAYS in the Town Planning Appeals Tribunal process have long been the bugbear of the development industry, however, the appeals tribunal has recently undergone fundamental changes and it appears protracted delays may become a thing of the past.
Western Australian leaders in fisheries research have been awarded a combined $5.5 million in the latest round of Fisheries Research and Development Corp
SECURITY related businesses are facing a big jump in fees, with charges doubling for some forms of licences in yet another apparent State Government revenue grab.
UNDERTREASURER John Langoulant stands head and shoulders above other public servants.
His influence derives in part from simply being head of Treasury and Finance – the man who controls the purse strings.
INFLUENTIAL people in sport are more than just star players or star coaches.
They are people who affect the future of sport in the State through their influence on Government, business and the community.
ASCENT Capital Pty Ltd has developed a specialisation in salvaging the remnants of failed companies and the proposal that will be put to Tuart Resources shareholders is just the latest in a series of similar moves.
THE top political advisers are largely aligned with the most influential people in State politics.
In Premier Geoff Gallop's office the key people are chief of staff Sean Walsh and senior media adviser Kieran Murphy.
