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
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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.
DESPITE tightening global credit markets, property analysts remain optimistic that the residential sector in Western Australia is headed for a growth phase in the near future.
WESTERN Australia's iron ore miners have called on the newly elected state government to deliver on an election promise to provide a more efficient approvals process for new mine and exploration licences.
THE downturn in Western Australia's housing market has had a huge impact on the state's real estate industry, with businesses consolidating their operations and a number of sales consultants leaving the sector.
IT took less than 18 months for the state government's shared equity scheme - a lifeline for the first homebuyer market - to exhaust its three-year, $300 million budget.
Two brothers this year celebrate five decades in business. Barry and Terry Crommelin tell their stories to Adam Orlando.
WHEN you can persuade Colin Barnett to attend your business anniversary celebration during what has been a hectic time in politics,
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 formal swearing-in this week of the Barnett ministry marks the start of what should be an exciting period of government in Western Australia, though there will be no shortage of tough challenges.
Calling the bottom of the market is fraught with danger for real estate agents and developers, but many in the industry are hopeful that the tide is beginning to turn.
