IT'S not surprising a clever wordsmith some decades ago suggested using skydiving terminology to colourfully describe an increasingly widespread political practice.
SMALL Western Australian-based renewable energy technology exporters are reaping the rewards of lucrative overseas market opportunities, as the global momentum towards sustainability continues to build.
A COMBINATION of forces in the US including voter antipathy, partisanship and election year politics, has created further turmoil regarding the future stability of the US and world economies.
THE downturn in Western Australia's property sector has produced an increase in property repossessions and home loan arrears in the state, according to a report from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
THE state's information technology and communications export businesses are getting a foothold in international markets, according to the WA Business News Book of Lists.
MIGRATION agents believe new federal legislation aimed at cracking down on employers that exploit workers under the temporary 457 visa program will lead to a further tightening of employer obligations.
CHINA continues to dominate Western Australia’s export focus, generating more than $16 billion in revenue in 2007-08, according to figures from the Department of Industry and Resources.
INFORMATION technology and communications specialists Datamerge has bought Margaret River firm Queensberry Consulting as part of a strategy to overcome the dearth of skilled IT professionals in Western Australia.
THE resources sector may generate the lion's share of the state's export revenue, but the agricultural industry is also creating significant revenues, particularly grain exports.
Perth-based InterStaff Recruitment Ltd has been awarded an 'on hire labour agreement' by the federal government, allowing it to bring overseas workers into Australian in more than 60 occupations.
Premier Colin Barnett has reportedly given a strong indication that the government would consider sacking the entire Cockburn City Council if its mayor, Stephen Lee, does not resign.
Longstanding CBH Group chief executive Imre Mencshelyi has announced his decision to retire in April next year after 42 years with the Perth-based grain handler.
Labor shortages, infrastructure and climate change are three key topics the state business lobby group is urging the Premier Colin Barnett to raise at tomorrow's Council of Australian Governments meeting.
US failure shocks markets; Reserve poised to cut rates; Emissions deal 'crucial' to economic future; China could be dragged down; NAB unveils $400m hit as global markets dive
Metals dive as recession fears defy Wall St bailout; Banks warned on loan exposure; Centro gets reprieve; Garnaut has bush answer to climate; Hardie 'misleading' on compo
An opportunity to participate in the construction of a $100 million radio telescope to complement the $2 billion-plus Square Kilometre Array project has officially opened.
Former Arc Energy Ltd chief operating officer Marie Malaxos has been elected as the president of the Petroleum Club of Western Australia, replacing Derrick O'Keefe.
Gold miner St Barbara Ltd has signed a $20 million agreement with lender GE Commercial Finance to fund ongoing development at its Gwalia mine in Western Australia.
Western Australia has formally lost its bid to host a multi-billion dollar liquefied natural gas plant, with Japanese company Inpex Ltd today announcing Darwin as its preferred site.
Western Australian Labor MP Ben Wyatt, touted as a future party leader, has been chosen to take on Treasurer Troy Buswell in the state's new parliament.
Found: Firepower chief in London, denies hiding; Double gas trouble as Inpex quits WA and oil tax is passed; Monetary shot 'a necessity'; Rio faces strike as train drivers fire up test case; Timber firms plan writs over Varanus gas crisis
Treasurer Troy Buswell has announed the newly elected government will need to reign in excessive spending growth, inherited from the previous Labor government, following the release of the Annual Report on State Finances (ARSF) this afternoon.
The Australian dollar finished marginally firmer today after US President George W Bush's comments the US economy was "in danger" sparked a US currency sell-off.
State hit by $731m blowout: Buswell; 'Morale' cash quietens builders; Only 'faint glimmer' WA will retain Inpex gas project, says Barnett; Strike move sees NW union revival; Turbulence forces Qantas to delay $2bn float
THERE are many things likely to change following the recent state election, not just as a result of a new government but also due to the circumstances in which it took power.
