WHILE apprenticeship programs have been a focus for the government in Western Australia during the past few years, the sector is still suffering from a participation shortfall.
HOW many dollars and how many share options does it take to motivate a chief executive? Judging by recent experience with engineering and contracting companies in the Perth market, it could be anything from $350,000 up to nearly $3 million.
THE Perth music landscape has been irreversibly transformed over the past decade with events organisers for outdoor concerts and festivals poised to stage one of the busiest summers in Perth's entertainment history.
ALCOA has shelved the proposed expansion of the Wagerup alumina refinery in WA, estimated to cost approximately $3 billion, amid weakening demand and volatility in financial markets.
WHILE the top end of town chases the advertising dollar in securing chart-topping commercial acts to tour Western Australia, a niche market for musical entertainment has emerged with a different focus.
PERTH foodies' familiarity with German cuisine is due in no small part to the well-established Elmar's businesses in Mount Lawley and in the Swan Valley, whose products are used by many chefs around town.
RIO Tinto is confident about the future demand from China for iron ore despite announcing it would scale back production at its operations in the Pilbara by 10 per cent.
FOR almost 25 years, Leeuwin Estate has staged a series of alfresco concerts in its picturesque grounds as part of the winery's ongoing association and sponsorship of the arts.
Tanami Gold director Denis Waddell has increased his interest in the company by subscribing for 56.1 million shares in the company's entitlement issue at a total cost of $280,400.
MUSIC festival organisers in Perth are taking a 'green' approach to the events they stage, creating carbon-neutral concerts and implementing elaborate environmentally friendly programs.
CENTRAL Tafe lecturer Charles Dornan has been named the 2008 Trade Skills Teacher of the Year in the mineral resources category, and is one of four finalists for the overall Australian Trades and Skil
THE first completely organic and biodynamic fruit juice to be produced in Western Australia will be launched on November 23 at the WA Biodynamic Festival.
Avita Medical Ltd Executive director, chief financial officer and joint company secretary, Andrew Cannon, has resigned. Carbine Resources Ltd Wolf Martinick has resigned as director.
FOR someone who wasn't even a member of a political party just four years ago, Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman has settled comfortably into his new, if somewhat unexpected, role.
THE Margaret River wine region welcomed its newest microbrewery late last month with the opening of the $10 million Saracen Estate/Duckstein microbrewery.
WESTERN Australian businesses may still have critical skills shortages to deal with, but in the current climate of uncertainty many employers are also looking for legal advice to potentially downsize their workforce.
LOW-COST carrier Virgin Blue this week said it would reduce fuel surcharges by 20 per cent on its domestic flights and Pacific Blue trans-Tasman and Pacific Island flights, just days after Skywest Airlines announced its airfares would rise by 4 per cent.
Powering up in the SWIS A NEW power station in the suburb of Naval Base opened last week, ensuring a capacity boost of 10 per cent to Western Australia's power supplies.
BARELY known in Western Australia five years ago, the '457 temporary long-stay business visa' became part of the everyday language for WA businesses, as sourcing overseas workers became crucial for local operators' growth and survival.
THE highly lucrative and increasingly competitive international education market is now top of mind for many of the state's educational centres and learning institutions, as demand for their services goes global.
