In halls of power around the world, some very worried politicians and public servants are beginning to realise that peak oil production is real and it is happening right now.
LAST week's decision by smallgoods manufacturer Don KRC to close its Spearwood operations next year has paved the way for a redevelopment of the site and about 60 surrounding properties.
The federal government's Productivity Commission has released its evaluation of the financial performance of 86 government trading enterprises across Australia.
Brand New Vintage Ltd Frank Kraps has been appointed non-executive director. Hodges Resources Ltd Lisa Wynne has been appointed company secretary following the resignation of Bryan Dixon.
THE board of uranium explorer West Australian Metals Ltd has undergone an overhaul after shareholders this week voted for the removal of director Terrence Shanahan and the appointment of three new dir
The solar panel industry has challenged the federal government's claim of significant growth in solar rebate applications since its decision to means test the $8,000 rebate.
Developers of the Gorgon gas project are looking to invest almost $1 billion on carbon capture and storage, which could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent.
The Passages Resource Centre in Northbridge says guiding marginalised Western Australians out of homelessness means overcoming the cycle of unemployment, health problems and, in many cases, substance abuse.
The state's second largest skydiving facility has experienced a 30 per cent drop in skydives since an inquiry into the sport was launched by Coroner Alastair Hope in 2006 - a process that many in the industry feel has done little to improve things.
Cultural think tank Form has been working to develop Perth's laneways for about a year, spawning awareness programs that have included a number of arts installations in the CBD.
Domestic air travel to and from Western Australia has increased substantially during the past year, with flights from Kalgoorlie and Brisbane to Perth among the fastest growing routes in the country.
THOSE looking forward to Rob and Sam Franchina's transformation of the lobby of the Exchange Plaza into a new restaurant/bar will be disappointed to learn that the opening, planned for June, has be
The Western Australian hospitality industry is moving towards more sustainable waste management in their operations, with the introduction of glass crushing technology to a number of venues around Perth.
IT emerged from Western Australia in the 1980s to become one of the giants of national financial services wizardry, but the Asgard operation in Perth is slowly being whittled away, with owner St George Bank Ltd sending jobs to India.
Former academic Tim Atterton believes Australia's tax system sets up small business for failure in times like these by discouraging the retention of profits, distracting management and undermining strong balance sheets.
Boutique private equity firm InGlobo Asset Management Pty Ltd is looking for more acquisitions in the mining services sector after its debut purchase of Integrated Industrial Mining Supply Pty Ltd.
While the short-term macro-economic picture looks increasingly bleak, many still believe in the Western Australian story, driven by an insatiable demand for raw materials from China and other developing nations.
COLIN Barnett has raised his hand for another tilt at the Liberal Party leadership but first has to find an electorate, after Deidre Willmott said she wanted to continue as the endorsed candidate f
The timing of the state government's announcement of Oakajee Port and Rail Pty Ltd as the preferred developer of the $2 billion Oakajee port project was impeccable, according to Geraldton mayor Ian Carpenter.
PERTH has suffered the biggest drop in house prices, falling 2.4 per cent in the June quarter, as capital city house prices across Australia decline by the sharpest rate in nearly three years.
Ken Court left behind his chance to add large-scale steelmaking to Western Australia's repertoire in the late 1990s, but the enthusiasm for the Mid West story is still evident as he mulls over his attempt to create a value-adding resources empire.
Perth-based mining explorer and developer Azure Minerals Ltd has found a wealth of opportunities in Mexico, currently holding 22 base and precious metals mining projects in the region.
The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of Industry and Resour
