Russell Quinn

Meerkats get ahead of the pack with Lotterywest

23-Sep-2010

One of Western Australia's key advertising accounts has changed hands for the first time in three decades, assisted by several executives at the selected agency having existing relationships with the client. After 30 years, Marketforce lost the Lotterywe

Battle saga continues for Sunday trading

Russell Quinn

23-Sep-2010

New laws passed by state parliament this week allow major retail stores throughout the Perth metropolitan area to trade until 9pm on weeknights, and this is likely to be followed by a push for Sunday trading if the Barnett government is re-elected.

Media puzzle changes pace

Russell Quinn

23-Sep-2010

Significant changes among the senior ranks at some of Perth's media organisations in recent weeks has left major holes to fill as some old hands return to familiar surroundings.

Amstar shines bright with new focus

Russell Quinn

23-Sep-2010

A LOCAL satellite communications company has experienced significant growth the past 18 months after changing its business model to focus on the top end of the market, including projects such as Gorgon LNG.

On top at Amusé

Russell Quinn

23-Sep-2010

In just over three years Perth has embraced Restaurant Amus�, the brainchild of Hadleigh and Carolynne Troy. Russell Quinn reports.

Coles boss slams WA retail trading rules

Russell Quinn

16-Sep-2010

The boss of Coles has labelled retail trading hours in Western Australia a farce and questioned the need for any regulation, which include inconsistent regulations and anomalies.

Lotterywest to Meerkats, Marketforce out

Russell Quinn

16-Sep-2010

After 30 years Marketforce has lost the Lotterywest account, one of the state's largest and most sought after clients, which has been awarded to a collection of four media and communications partners, to commence in November.

Boom time for Rottnest Island

Russell Quinn

16-Sep-2010

Will unparalleled levels of investment at Rottnest Island deliver for the island's businesses and for the state? Russell Quinn reports.

New pricing at Rotto

Russell Quinn

16-Sep-2010

A mid extensive investment at Rottnest Island, businesses have developed strategies to counter the falling numbers of visitors to the island caused by cheap international travel opportunities and the global financial crisis.

Pushing the boundaries

Russell Quinn

16-Sep-2010

After almost 40 years behind the wheel of countless high-speed motor racing vehicles, Tom van Kann is preparing for the greatest challenge of his life.