Susan Bower

Bill a response to ageing population

A BILL introduced into Federal Parliament in the winter session will complement Australia's suite of anti-discrimination legislation.

Development networks grow

NETWORK organisations offering confidential career and business development, and targeting senior management and advisers, are reporting significant growth in Australia.

Breakfast network’s new chapter

THOSE who are familiar with organised networking groups in WA could readily list names such as Executive Connection, Rotary and Young Entrepreneurs.

WA company to set up its first biodiesel plant in SA

WESTERN Australian company Australian Renewable Fuels will establish Australia's first large-scale commercial biodiesel operation in South Australia after securing a bus contract with Transport SA.

Serious thinking comes too late

LOCAL financial planners fear women and young people are leaving it too late to consider establishing a financial plan.

Junior explorers not idle after assistance plea

WHILE Australia's mineral explorers presented a host of recommendations to the Federal Government last month, formally seeking assistance to boost flagging activity, WA's junior explorers are not sitting on their hands waiting for a response.

Corporate health gets competitive

WA businesses appear well-catered for when it comes to having a choice of corporate health and wellbeing services, and more sectors are showing increased interest in what is on offer.

De Grey shows its metals

ONE of last year's disappointing floats, De Grey Mining, is rising from the ashes on some interesting exploration results.

Working on a balanced plan

This week Susan Bower looks at what businesses and employees want from health and wellbeing services.

Specialty fitness programs

WORKERS with disabilities face plenty of challenges finding appropriate and satisfying employment, but dreams of finding a fitness program to suit can be even more elusive.

Remote health can be a matter of life and death

HEALTH, fitness and wellness responsibilities can be especially onerous, not to mention expensive, for companies sending employees overseas or to remote locations.

OHS uptake slow in the regions

THE mining services industry and large construction companies operating in WA's regional areas are often considered the most focused of all employers on workplace safety.

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Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance

ECM driven by Business News' corporate finance database includes private equity relationships

Mergers and Aquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Who are the leading hands in the West Australian M&A marketplace

Exporters

LabelValue
Rio Tinto$26.13bn
BHP Billiton Iron Ore$20.48bn
North West Shelf Venture$14.92bn
Gold Corporation$6.82bn
Fortescue Metals Group$6.68bn
Others$22.08bn
FMG
CF 2011
CF Q3 FY12

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