In July, Western Australia experienced the biggest fall in housing approvals in four years, falling by 19.9 per cent, in a sign the state is likely to follow national trends of a property market downturn, according to CommSec's Martin Arnold.
Western Kingfish Ltd has appointed Andrew Mitton as general manager of its Jurien Bay operation, the development of which was funded by the company’s recent listing on the Australian Securities Exchan
BIODIESEL producer Australian Renewable Fuels Ltd has expressed frustration at the lack of support for the industry after a major oil company terminated advanced negotiations over a supply agreement.
THE state government has formed a new body to overcome the impasse between itself and the WA Football Commission over plans to build a new sport stadium.
Aged & Community Services Western Australia Inc (ACSWA) is the largest peak industry body in Western Australia representing not-for-profit organisations that operate residential facilities or communit
REGIONAL business were the big winners in this year’s Telstra WA business of the year awards, with four out of the five category winners from outside the metro area.
Mirvac has expanded its sales, marketing and customer relations division in WA with the appointments of Amaro Velho as state sales manager, Rebecca Gray as state marketing manager and Katy Pirrit as
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 I
Balcatta-based engine technology developer Orbital Corporation Ltd has appointed the chief financial officer of packaging business Amcor, William Peter Day (above), as its chairman, following the deat
Port Bouvard Ltd chief executive officer, Ross Neumann, has increased his indirect interest in the company through the off-market acquisition of 1.5 million shares for a cost of $2.6 million.
Brightwater Care Group has appointed Michael Preece as manager residential aged care, Debbie Uncle as safety and health adviser and Ruth Oldfield as communications manager.
Engineers Australia’s WA division, in partnership with the Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management and Bentley Systems, is hosting a seminar about organisational change, September 4 at Engine
IT services company Empired has launched a prospectus to raise $3 million ahead of its Australian Securities Exchange listing, scheduled for October 4.
SALESPEOPLE have two major fears – rejection and price or fee. Most salespeople (not you, of course) are hesitant when it comes to talking price or fee.
KEVIN Rudd has outlined the next phase of the federal Labor opposition’s industrial relations policy, claiming to have consulted with business to develop several new initiatives.
Aditya Birla Minerals Ltd - Suresh Bhargava has been appointed as non-executive director. Aquila Resources Ltd - Gordon Galt has been appointed as non-executive director.
WESTERN Australian small businesses are buying more but selling less online than their counterparts in the eastern states, despite more WA businesses being connected to the internet, according to the
