News Articles for Steve Birkbeck

A state government funding scheme to boost tourism accommodation has signalled another step forward for prominent businessman Steve Birkbeck's latest luxury development plans.

Prominent businessman Steve Birkbeck's plan to build an eco-retreat and luxury spa neighbouring his farm-to-plate restaurant has been backed by the Shire of Denmark officer.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Steven Birkbeck, Danielle Newport, Anna Arabindan-Kesson, Warren Harding and Chris Malcolm.

In private hands, a recapitalised Quintis has turned away from its financial services roots.

Steve Birkbeck has bold plans for his family's newest venture.

Some of the major players formerly behind essential oils business Mt Romance are involved in a new sandalwood player in Western Australia, which is half-owned by an indigenous group.

SPECIAL REPORT: The upgrade of the Busselton-Margaret River Regional Airport promises to be a game-changer for the South West.

A fall in pearl sizes has dragged down revenue for Atlas Pearls and Perfumes, with the company confirming a loss for the first half of the year flagged in a restructure last week.

Board changes

Shares in Western Australian aquaculture player Atlas Pearls and Perfumes fell dramatically today as the company announced a restructure, including the resignation of executive chairman Stephen Birkbeck.

Five Western Australian companies have sought to manage costs by cutting either salaries or board positions during the past month.

Atlas Pearls and Perfumes has announced a collaboration with Australian and French music icon Tina Arena.

Atlas Pearls and Perfumes, formerly Atlas South Sea Pearl, has announced the appointment of Coogee Chemicals managing director Tim Martin to its board of directors.

Private equity funds are scouring Western Australia, looking to invest in local businesses but only a handful of deals have been completed.

EMPLOYMENT and training company Skill Hire is poised to step up its expansion, particularly through acquisitions, after securing the backing of private equity investor Banksia Capital.

Macquarie recruits Barnaba

Perth-based pearl farmer, Atlas South Sea Pearl, is aiming to raise up to $4.2 million through a non-renounceable rights issue.

Perth-based pearl farmer Atlas South Sea Pearl is launching a flagship store in Claremont as it looks to make the transition from producer to retailer.

Albany-BASED training provider Skill Hire has become the country's largest employer of bricklaying apprentices, with 130 bricklaying apprentices on its books.

SELF-STYLED agribusinessman Stephen Birkbeck has high expectations for his Indonesian pearling company following the expansion of its existing farming licences in Bali.

Agribusiness pioneer Stephen Birkbeck has big plans inside and outside WA.

The sale details of high-profile Albany sandalwood oil and cosmetics company Mt Romance Australia Pty Ltd have emerged after weeks of legal process around the settlement – with an Australian company committing an estimated $20 million for the purchase.

IT'S no longer just about winning an award these days – it appears that stealing the show on the night is just as important in the game of one-upmanship needed to win the gong in