After a decade of strong population and economic growth, debate continues as to the best ways to fund the state’s future infrastructure needs. Business News has compiled a list of the biggest state government assets that could be sold in future to fund infrastructure.
How is it possible to remove an incumbent contractor (yet retain a good relationship) and save millions by negotiating with another organisation that agrees to take on greater risk?
The $54.1 million contract for the pedestrian bridge near Perth Stadium is a colourful highlight in an uncertain market. Click through to see more on our Infrastructure feature.
The Wheatbelt region faces significant growth challenges, but it’s home to a surprising mix of old and new businesses. Click through to see more on our business in the Wheatbelt feature.
Donations totalling more than $200,000 have been made in the past two days ahead of tonight’s CEO Sleepout fundraiser, but organiser St Vincent de Paul Society of WA is still hoping a final surge in contributions will exceed the $1 million mark.
Returns to Western Australia mining, engineering and technical services players operating offshore have been blunted by the falling commodities prices and sovereign risk.
Western Australia’s minerals exploration spending has reached its lowest level since the March quarter of 2007, according to the latest update from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The liquidation of mining services outfit C&G Group Industries has revealed links between the Western Australian operation’s director, Christopher Skelly, and a messy business collapse in Christchurch New Zealand.
As a big private company with a healthy balance sheet, BGC Contracting can afford to be strategic as the commodity cycle turns, according to CEO Greg Heylen.
Cost cutting can only take a business so far, and with tough times set to continue for mining services contractors, innovation and diversification have a big role to play. Click through to see more on our Mining Services feature.
With apprenticeship completion rates below 30 per cent in some industries, the business sector is continuing to push for reforms to vocational education and training.
Everyone wants the vocational education and training system to be simpler and more responsive to the market’s needs; can Liza Harvey and Jim Walker deliver? Click through to see more on our Apprentices and Training feature.
WA needs more artistic and cultural attractions that are unique to the state, and less bureaucracy, to achieve its potential as a tourism destination, industry players have told Business News.
Given its vast size, selling the state as a holiday destination is a complex business; but energising those who live in WA to tell the story might be the key.
The state’s tourism sector is reaping the rewards of a weaker dollar but more needs to be done to secure the full benefits of holiday spending and lower post-boom prices. Click through to see more on our tourism feature.
Michael Chaney’s return to Wesfarmers confirms his standing as the most influential company director in WA. Click through to see our listing of the 12 Most Influential company directors in WA.
The ‘iron ore wars’ and budget battles are defining where power and influence lies in business and politics in WA. Read our latest Most Influential feature to see who is on the rise, whose influence is waning and who has dropped off the list.
The resources sector is undoubtedly going through challenging times, however, Perth has clearly established itself as a global centre for business expertise in mining and oil and gas.
Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion is confident the state is set for further long-term growth as an energy exporter and a hub for industry knowledge.
WA is poised to double its LNG production, but softer oil prices and global competition for capital mean there is much conjecture about the sector’s future. Click through to see more on our major oil and gas projects feature.
Asset income rather than revenue from students will underwrite the future of WA’s public universities, but only if government policy catches up with the realities of higher education funding click through to see more on our universities feature.
