A SIGNIFICANT number of large mining and oil and gas developments are under way in and around Geraldton as the sector emerges from the shadow of the failed $2 billion Kingstream iron and steel project.
IF it was not for the achievements made by John Driscoll (right) last year Marketforce could have faced some significant hurdles this year, according to Campaign Brief Awards judge
Almost $8 billion worth of defence spending is coming up in the next 10 years and WA appears ideally positioned to secure a large portion of that, as Noel Dyson reports.
A PROPOSAL to consolidate the number of defence contractors from four to one or two could pose major concerns for the subcontractors that service the industry.
COMPETITION in Perth’s home and lifestyle expo market has stepped up a gear following last year’s decision by Consolidated Business Media to re-enter the sector.
ONLINE stockbroking firm and provider of complementary financial services, Australian Investment Exchange, formerly known as Sanford Securities, will relocate into the former Hartleys tenancy at 141 St Georges Terrace.
CREATIVE prowess helped The Brand Agency get over the line against rival 303 Advertising to win the agency of the year title at the Campaign Brief Awards held last week.
GROWING numbers of Labor and Greens activists are concerned that the Gallop Government is the weakest link in Labor’s current hegemony over all States and Territories.
I HAVE been doing as much analysis of the free trade agreement with the US as possible and I simply can’t understand the objections that are arising from vested interests around the country, led by sugar growers.
The selection of fine, international wines available to Perth connoisseurs and quaffers is set to increase when a new retail outlet opens in Wembley, as Julie-anne Sprague reports.
CLYDE and Lesley Bevan are close to appointing a head chef to take over the reigns from Andy Henderson, who is leaving Friend’s at the end of the month.
THERE is still room for businesses to get a piece of the action in the Foodbank Charity Golf Classic to be held at Lake Karrinyup Country Club on March 26.
LISTED property developer Multiplex has entered into discussions with the East Perth Redevelopment Authority over its ambitious $50 million plus redevelopment proposal for the defunct Perth Entertainment Centre.
THE head of Perth-based resource information distributor Intierra says the upturn in the resources sector is starting to flow through to the local exploration industry.
CHANGES to the national policies on investment in inner-city apartments by major banks and mortgage insurers is proving to be a hurdle for Perth’s growing apartment market.
PROPERTY developer Mirvac Fini has purchased a development site in the riverside suburb of Maylands, joining the trend to move apartment developments out of the city into the eastern riverside precincts.
Exchange Plaza property manager Trish Innes is aiming to drive the delivery of property management for the premium office tower in a new direction, as Tracey Cook reports.
WESTERN Australian-based property group Aspen Group Limited has announced a half-yearly net profit before tax of $1.71 million coming off the back of $6.06 million in revenue.
WA’S Internet service providers have continued their criticism of Telstra for alleged anti-competitive behaviour despite the telco responding to regulatory and market pressure to cut its wholesale prices.
JOB sentiment in Western Australia’s information communication technology sector has been buoyed by two separate reports indicating a significant improvement in the employment levels for ICT professionals.
Star Anise owner David Coomer nearly took his culinary skills back home to the east coast after a series of less-than-satisfactory work experiences, as Julie-anne Sprague reports.
THE two men now in charge of Western Power are among the busiest directors in Perth, but Neil Hamilton and Harvey Collins both recognise they need to cut back some of their work duties.
