THE Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has called for more secure home sales documentation methods to be overseen by the state government after a Karrinyup investment property was sold without the absentee owner’s knowledge or consent.
THE residential construction sector is concerned that energy savings benefits from next year’s introduction of minimum energy ratings requirements for new homes will not outweigh the increased costs associated with sustainable building design.
When Bree Tinecheff completed her economics degree shortly before having her first child, she aspired to work for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Having increasing levels of demand would not bother most businesses if its part of the plan, but for the not-for-profit sector it is an ever increasing issue, with limited levels of funding required to meet those demands.
Rose Morgan has established a loyal customer base for Balingup Bronze Café and is now moving into wholesaling her products through IGA and Fresh Provisions. Emily Morgan reports.
A mid extensive investment at Rottnest Island, businesses have developed strategies to counter the falling numbers of visitors to the island caused by cheap international travel opportunities and the global financial crisis.
The WA ministers in Julia Gillard’s new government will have their hands full juggling the competing interests of their state and federal responsibilities.
Internet service provider iiNet has signed a three-year deal as the naming rights partner for the National Basketball League which will see the competition officially known as the iiNet NBL Championship when the season tips-off on October 15.
Prominent family businesses have expressed concern over accessing appropriate advice and resources amid providing lessons for commercial success learnt on the frontline.
The reigning heads of some of the state’s leading family businesses face a myriad of challenges going forward, none more pressing than deciding who will take over the company.
Osborne Park-based EMCO Building has responded to rising demand in the modular housing sector by launching a fully finished ready-made transportable housing solution in a joint venture with national manufacturer Amoveo.
SHOPPING centre owners have welcomed the release of the state government’s Activity Centres policy by revealing expansion plans, but the head of the Retail Traders Association in Western Australia has warned it will be some time before WA shopping centres
MOVING from the corporate sector to a role at a not-for-profit organisation may to some signal a downshift in workload, but David Johnson says his new position at Asthma Foundation WA has meant a full diary and a challenging start.
As the premier prepares for the 2013 state election, he needs to strike a delicate balance to avoid ongoing hostilities surrounding James Price Point and state spending.
