Surfing has long been an economic driver to the Margaret River region, but the sport’s impact is increasing further due to the status of the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.
The University of Western Australia has established a new policy research centre with the Copenhagen Consensus Centre, which is headed by international climate change contrarian Bjorn Lomborg.
One of the state’s largest Aboriginal contractors is seeking to establish a joint venture with the Republic of Guinea, to work on Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore mines and its planned Simandou mine.
WHEN Australia China Business Council Western Australian president Adam Handley met WA Symphony Orchestra chair Janet Holmes a Court in a Qantas lounge a few years ago, their conversation eventuall
Perth technology entrepreneur Nathan Buzza has added to his investment in health informatics company Alcidion Corporation, which has raised $1.5 million to fund the expansion of its Miya platform.
The University of Western Australia has appointed John Barrington as the chair of the Perth International Arts Festival, following the retirement of Margaret Seares who served in the role since 2012.
A quick-fire century from opener Marcus Harris has put Western Australia back in contention, opening up a 280-run lead over Victoria at stumps on day four of the Sheffield Shield final.
Rio Tinto and Alcoa of Australia have struck an agreement with the state government to terminate a bauxite mining joint venture on the Mitchell Plateau in WA's far north, paving the way for the area to be included in a new national park.
GIVING an ancient Hindu philosophy a modern business-like feel has provided Meredith Forder the chance to create a growing not-for-profit organisation.
Construction contractors Laing O’Rourke and AECOM have been selected to build the train station and associated railway infrastructure at the new Perth Stadium, in a deal worth $100 million.
The Sarich Neuroscience Research Institute in Nedlands has moved a step closer towards development, with a construction contractor appointed to build the facility.
Global technology company Cisco has announced plans to invest $US15 million over five years in an ‘internet of everything’ innovation centre in Australia, with locations at Curtin University in Bentley and in Sydney.
Biotech company Admedus has initiated a capital raising comprising a placement and rights issue, with the hope of generating up to $28 million to fund ongoing development of various health care programs.
The federal government has responded to Andrew Forrest's Creating Parity review by announcing plans to award 3 per cent of all supply contracts, worth an estimated $135 million per year, to indigenous businesses.
The City of Fremantle is ramping up its heritage restoration efforts, making progress at three separate historic sites, which have been in varying states of disrepair for a number of years.
The West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers’ remain the financial engine of the Western Australian Football Commission, with a strong 2013-14 financial year helping to reduce debt by $3.9 million t
Construction contracts worth $17.2 million have been awarded to four Broome businesses for a West Kimberley housing project that aims to benefit Aboriginal families.
LAUNCHED just four months ago, Food Rescue’s cargo carts initiative is gaining momentum, almost tripling the numbers of volunteers and hatching plans to further expand into West Perth.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation says it will continue to lobby and fight for the Aboriginal Heritage Act Amendment Bill, which is currently before parliament, to be re-drafted.
The battle for sponsorship support at Sculpture by the Sea has continued for another year, after iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart chose not to continue her financial backing for the exhibition on Cottesloe Beach, preferring to support two sporting groups.
Two Western Australian business owners have been inducted into the Australian Businesswomen’s Network Hall of Fame, joining 16 other inductees in the lead up to International Women’s Day this Sunday.
