Special Reports

A total of 190 businesses were recognised for their contribution to the arts and cultural sector at this year’s 11th State Arts Sponsorship Awards. Marsha Jacobs and Julie-anne Sprague report.

For Fremantle Arts Centre general manager Tony Bonney, finding the right wine supplier was all about matching culture and brands.

Five weeks after administrators took control of Sons of Gwalia, many people are still mystified by the sudden collapse of one of Australia’s best known mining companies. Mark Beyer reports.

The close working relationship between Wesfarmers arts manager Helen Carroll and Art Gallery of Western Australia director Alan Dodge is the result of many years of dealing with e

To celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, Woodside joined with the WA Youth Orchestra in taking a 56-member youth orchestra to the centre of Woodside’s Pilbara operations, an event that won the mining giant this year’s award for outstanding commitment

Outstanding commitment to regional arts and culture:

Many would consider a theatre company and a pub renowned for its skimpy barmaids to be at opposite ends of the ‘artistic’ spectrum.

Whether it is locals or people seeking the sea change lifestyle, there is a range of talented people successfully running businesses in the region.

Western Australia’s miners have warned that the State may not be able to meet future demand for its resources unless approval processes, particularly environmental approvals, are streamlined.

 While Australia’s mining industry is facing boom times, there are some concerns. Jim Hawtin reports.  

Mining entrepreneur Andrew Forrest has hit the hustings again. Jim Hawtin reports that this time he’s selling his need for infrastructure access.

Established 11 years ago with the aim of producing quality sourdough, New Norcia Bakeries has come a long way. Julie-anne Sprague reports

Potatoes for breakfast? That’s just one of the ways Western Australia’s food producers are fighting fad diets. Julie-anne Sprague reports on the implications for consumers and retailers.

Consumer demand for low-carbohydrate bread has prompted the bakery division of Action Supermarkets to develop a range of low-carb bakery products.

Engineering firm Murray & Roberts last week joined a long list of South African companies making major acquisitions in Australia. Mark Beyer reports on their patchy track record.

THE development of new and improved infrastructure will account for a big chunk of investment spending over the next few years.

THE potential investment in Western Australia’s iron ore industry could top $10 billion, with at least three aspiring producers seeking to break the domination of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton Iron Ore.

WA Business News’ inaugural survey of resource and infrastructure projects has found that China and energy are the two common themes. Mark Beyer reports.