Balcatta-based Safe Effect Technologies Ltd was close to calling in the receivers early in 2006 when Ken Johnsen joined as chief executive, mid-way through the company’s recapitalisation and efforts to relist on the Australian Securities Exchange.
The Broome International Gateway project has been successful in securing an airline to carry out the long-awaited Singapore-Broome route, signalling the introduction of a regular international passenger service from Asia to the state’s North West.
Government support and a solid regulatory framework are vital for low-carbon power generation to be able to compete effectively in the energy market, according to Hydrogen Energy chief executive Lewis Gillies.
The long-term viability of a biofuels industry in Western Australia hinges on the development and commercialisation of second-generation technologies, with current first-generation technologies acting as a transition to more energy efficient production me
Since buying their business back from the national food group they sold it to just four years earlier, Peter and Anne Hector have turned Mundella Foods into one of Western Australia’s agricultural success stories.
State-owned Verve Energy is seeking a partner to invest $50 million into building Western Australia’s first commercial integrated wood processing plant in the Wheatbelt, after research and trials confirmed the viability of the technology.
Rio Tinto and BP joint venture Hydrogen Energy has commenced feasibility studies on plans for a $2 billion coal-fired power station in Kwinana, fully integrated with carbon capture and storage technology, to reduce its emissions by almost 90 per cent.
State-owned Verve Energy is seeking a partner to invest $50 million into building WA's first commercial Integrated Wood Processing plant in the wheatbelt, after seven years of research and trials confirmed the viability of the technology.
The Western Australian Biofuels taskforce has recommended a target of 5 per cent biofuels consumption by 2010, switching to a mandate by 2011 if the 2010 target is not achieved.
The once-sleepy fishing town of Jurien Bay will be transformed into a premier nature-based tourism destination over the next five years, with a major influx of tourism development and capital investment.
Key industry players have joined with Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan in urging the federal government to foot half of the $800 million bill to fund the upgrade of Western Australia’s road and rail network.
RDA Group founding directors Ian Cook and Richard Appleton started their IT services firm business from a house in East Perth in 1993, and have since have grown the business into a national concern with a view towards international expansion.
The Western Australian Biofuels taskforce has recommended a target of 5 per cent biofuel consumption by 2010, switching to a mandate by 2011 if the 2010 target is not achieved.
Fremantle-based Oil Mallee Company Ltd hopes to capitalise on current market sentiment by working towards bioenergy production with an initial $300,000 capital raising and possibly listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Local councils and industry leaders in the South West must articulate a vision for the region if the rapid growth is to be sustainable in the long term, according to LandCorp chief executive Ross Holt.
Western Australia should move towards ‘sustainable functionality’ through a restructuring of its agricultural industry and adaptation to the changing climate, according to an internationally renowned water expert.
The state government’s long-awaited Climate Action Statement, injecting $40 million of funding into renewable energy development and committing to renewable energy targets, has received a mixed response from within the sector.
Sales of hybrid vehicles in Western Australia have almost doubled on last year for the year to date, as 4WD and sports utility vehicles fall out of favour with buyers across Australia and overseas.
Western Australian premium food and beverage companies are targeting lucrative export sales to the small Chinese territory of Macau as the flurry of international investment into new hotels and casinos in the territory presents strong demand for WA niche
Achieving revenue figures of close to $2.3 million after just three years in business has earned North Perth-based cabling solutions firm Cable8 Electrical Communications a place in the country’s top 50 fastest growing start-ups.
An occupational health and safety review of his workplace was the catalyst for ANSA Pty Ltd director Steven Terpstra’s creation of a device that has captured the attention of construction companies across the country, as well as the state’s workplace safe
Just 8 months after commencing commercial operations, Scanalyse has begun the international roll-out of its 3D laser scanner technology, accompanied by the appointment of a new chairman and a $250,000 capital raising.
While conventional wisdom says that expansion allows many businesses to exploit economies of scale and maximise profits, an award winning thesis has suggested bigger is not necessarily better when it comes to improving efficiencies.
Western Australian small to medium sized business owners fear the state is on the verge of a wages blow-out, with high resources sector salaries raising employee salary expectations beyond their capabilities.
A private equity backed management buy-out of industrial supplier Heatley Sales in May 2005 put the company on a fast track to growth, driving its local acquisition activity and national expansion.
The word Yahmo may be unfamiliar to most people, but a rebranding exercise by Western Australian blinds retailer Blinds Direct in November 2006 has given it a whole new meaning.
Inglewood-based IT provider, Bekkers, is looking to significantly expand its data storage business with its relocation to a 1,000 square metre purpose-built office in Bassendean Business Park, encorporating a 400sq m data centre.
The Margaret River region is set to take a generous slice of the luxury travel market with the upcoming launch of Karma Resorts’ exclusive international travel club.
