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MGC Pharmaceuticals

MGC in Korean supply deal

Business News Business News
20 Oct 2017

Medical cannabis company MGC Pharmaceuticals has locked in a supply agreement that it expects to net about $20 million in annual revenue.

Tawana Resources

Tawana in $25m funding deal

Business News Business News
20 Oct 2017

Lithium explorer Tawana Resources has attracted a $25 million funding package with one of its offtake partners, as it works towards first production at its Bald Hill project in the Goldfields by early next year.

Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation

Aboriginal group buys fencing contractor

Business News Business News
19 Oct 2017

Karlka Developments is set to more than double its annual turnover to $35 million after acquiring Perth company FenceWright for an undisclosed sum.

Sheffield Resources

Sheffield to demerge assets

Fraser Beattie Fraser Beattie
19 Oct 2017

Sheffield Resources has announced plans to spin-out its gold and base metals assets into a separate entity and list it on the ASX, as it progresses development of its flagship Thunderbird mineral sands project.

Nanollose

Nanollose debuts after $5m IPO

Business News Business News
18 Oct 2017

Fibre tech company Nanollose has excited investors on its first day of trading on the ASX, following completion of a $5 million initial public offering.

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Newcrest Mining

Gold miners put heat on Libs

Mark Beyer Mark Beyer
04 Oct 2017

Ten gold sector leaders spoke in unison today about the damage they believe will flow from the state government’s hike in royalties, and also made clear they are targeting the Liberal Party to block the change.

Puma Energy

Dunsborough Puma planning stoush persists

Katie McDonald Katie McDonald
22 Sep 2017

The two-year saga over a proposed 24-hour Puma fuel station in Dunsborough has taken a new turn, with the Southern Joint Development Assessment Panel lodging an appeal in the Supreme Court against the State Administrative Tribunal’s ruling in favour of the development.

Kasbah Resources

Clark to lead Kasbah

Business News Business News
26 Sep 2017

Tin explorer Kasbah Resources has recruited former Wolf Minerals boss Russell Clark as its new chief executive.

WA’s population grows just 0.7%

Mark Beyer Mark Beyer
27 Sep 2017

Growth in Western Australia’s population has continued near historically low levels, with almost 1,000 people per month leaving WA to live in other states, primarily Victoria.

Geraldton Building Services & Cabinets

Indigenous JVs win $6m in work

Fraser Beattie Fraser Beattie
27 Sep 2017

Two indigenous business joint ventures have been awarded a combined $5.9 million worth of contracts in the Pilbara.

Politics & the EconomyView all

L3 Oceania

L3 Oceania wins $2.9m defence contract

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
20 Oct 2017

Defence contractor L3 Oceania, formerly known as Nautronix, has won a $2.9 million innovation contract from the federal government’s Defence Innovation Hub.

Australian Institute of Company Directors

WA unemployment down, still up on national figure

Fraser Beattie Fraser Beattie
19 Oct 2017

Western Australia’s unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points last month, putting it among the top performing states for annual employment growth, according to new data.

Public servants strike deal with state govt

AAP AAP
19 Oct 2017

Western Australian public servants have accepted a two-year pay deal with the state government, despite it breaking a pre-election promise for a 1.5 per cent a year deal.

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA

Payroll tax hike set to proceed

AAP AAP
Business News Business News
17 Oct 2017

The Western Australian opposition will not block the Labor government's proposed payroll tax increase, despite describing it as a broken election promise and predictions it will cost over 1,300 jobs.

Landgate

Industry backs Landgate sale

Mark Beyer Mark Beyer
16 Oct 2017

The state government has been encouraged to follow the lead of NSW and South Australia and privatise its land registry agency, Landgate, which posted a net profit of $20.1 million last financial year.

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PropertyView all

Allen & Overy

Right fit for law firm

Katie McDonald Katie McDonald
19 Oct 2017

Perfecting the look and feel of a new office space can often take centre stage for incoming tenants, but for international law firm Allen & Overy a key priority for its new premises was a little different.

Perth housing affordability hits 10-year high

Fraser Beattie Fraser Beattie
18 Oct 2017

The combination of lower property prices, low interest rates and small increases in household incomes has made housing affordability in Perth the best it has been for 10 years, and the best of any

Urban Development Institute of Australia WA

Allingame steps up at UDIA

Katie McDonald Katie McDonald
13 Oct 2017

Nick Allingame is planning to put his property experience and industry networks to good use in his new role as UDIA WA president.

Multi-property investors worry RBA

AAP AAP
13 Oct 2017

The number of property investors with five or more properties in Australia has spiked in recent years, adding to central bank concerns about the overheated Australian housing market.

Main Roads Western Australia

Fremantle heritage buildings expected to sell for $8m

Katie McDonald Katie McDonald
11 Oct 2017

Built by convicts in the 1850s, the warders’ cottages in Fremantle are expected to sell for a total of $8.2 million.

WA Event CalendarView all

WA's most comprehensive guide to forthcoming business-related events. To list an upcoming WA event on this page, complete the online submission form.
23 Oct 2017 | @ 07:00am
API State of the Market Commercial
23 Oct 2017 to 27 Oct 2017 | @ 08:45am
Company Directors Course
23 Oct 2017 | @ 06:00pm
Incorrigible Optimist: A Political Memoir By The Hon Gareth Evans AC QC
24 Oct 2017 | @ 11:30am
Perth in Focus - Beyond the Boom, Ageing and the State's Economy
24 Oct 2017 | @ 12:00pm
AmCham Business Briefing with Charlie Macdonald, Chief Information Officer, DB Schenker AU/NZ
25 Oct 2017 | @ 08:00am
AIM WA Annual Leadership Summit
25 Oct 2017 | @ 05:30pm
City of Gosnells - Business in Gosnells Event
26 Oct 2017 | @ 07:00am
NAWIC (WA) Awards for Excellence Breakfast 2017
26 Oct 2017 | @ 09:00am
ALPMA Conscious Leadership Seminar Live Streamed from Perth
26 Oct 2017 | @ 11:30am
IPAA WA Event: Working with Modern Government

Arts & CommunityView all

Tianqi Lithium

Tianqi builds on strong cultural foundation

Tori Wilson Tori Wilson
19 Oct 2017

Tianqi Lithium has taken further steps to strengthen its cultural ties to Western Australia with the announcement of a $5 million partnership with the Foundation for the WA Museum.

Percussionists go Kaboom in the basement

Tori Wilson Tori Wilson
Attila Csaszar Attila Csaszar
13 Oct 2017

PHOTO ESSAY: Drumming duo Kaboom Percussion teamed up with events coordinator Ensembly to perform in the basement of CBD coworking space Studio Startup.

Artist in residence with Louise McKay

Tori Wilson Tori Wilson
12 Oct 2017

For artists of any kind, pursuing a passion and making full-time work out of it can be a tough gig.

Wheels & Dollbaby

Top fashion label to close

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
10 Oct 2017

One of Perth’s most successful fashion designers, Melanie Greensmith, has announced she will close her Wheels & Dollbaby label after three decades in the business.

ArtSource

Country Arts launches collaborative programs

Tori Wilson Tori Wilson
09 Oct 2017

Country Arts WA has allocated $200,000 to each of three new arts initiatives to support and expand arts in regional Western Australia.

Featured PhotographsView all

Local sculptor Johannes Pannekoek with his latest creatures in Perth before his journey to 2017's Sculpture by the Sea exhibition at Bondi.
Rolling the metal
Before the journey across Nullarbor to Bondi
Ensembly is a platform that connects artists and audiences by transforming small spaces into venues for live performances.
Quirky features of Spencer Ogden's office
Quirky features of Spencer Ogden's office
$1.46 billion Multi-purpose Perth Stadium
The first brewery in northern suburbs Whitfords Brewing Company opened on the 21st of September.
Shark Bay from above
Welcome to Carnarvon

EnergyView all

BHP Billiton

BHP chair cautions activist shareholders

AAP AAP
20 Oct 2017

New BHP Billiton chairman Ken MacKenzie has backed his chief executive's performance and cautioned activist shareholders that the board will ultimately determine the company's direction.

Woodside Petroleum

Woodside production, revenue falls

AAP AAP
19 Oct 2017

Energy giant Woodside Petroleum has posted a fall in third-quarter production following scheduled maintenance and a lower share of pipeline gas from the North West Shelf.

Origin Energy

Origin to launch in west today, deepening price war

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
19 Oct 2017

Sydney-based energy provider Origin Energy will launch in the Western Australian retail gas market today, 10 months after Business News revealed the company would be the fourth business to supply domestic gas in the state.

BHP Billiton

BHP iron ore, petroleum output dips

AAP AAP
18 Oct 2017

BHP Billiton has reaffirmed its full-year production guidance for all its commodities despite posting softer quarterly production for iron ore and copper.

Future Smart Strategies

Fed energy change creates a new reality in the west

AAP AAP
Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
17 Oct 2017

Western Australian Energy Minister Ben Wyatt has opened the door for a potential state-based renewables target after the federal government confirmed a major change in energy policy today.

"Mark My Words" PodcastsView all

20 October 2017

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss housing affordability, privatisation and infrastructure, mining projects, distilleries, Black Monday anniversary and our special report on ICT looking at cloud computing, big data and internet of things.
13 October 2017

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer, Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss Rod Jones, Feral Brewing, state finances, Tronox and WA exporters.
09 October 2017

The Anglican Dean of Perth draws on his experience as an Olympic water polo player to help guide him as a leader and mentor in the church.
06 October 2017

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss property and construction, wave power, gold tax, WA's big dealmakers, and the latest Perth deal trends - edtech and Japanese investment.
29 September 2017

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer, Matt Mckenzie and Katie McDonald discuss the GST debate, Kerry Stokes and gas sector deals, WA's resource sector outlook, local content on big projects, population growth and residential builders.

Food & WineView all

Jesters Pies

Nothing off the table as Jesters bakes fresh plan

Katie McDonald Katie McDonald
19 Oct 2017

A new strategy, rebrand and expansion into different selling channels are all part of Robert West’s plan to revamp Jesters Pies.

Woods Bagot

Hospitality a key ingredient at new InterContinental

Katie McDonald Katie McDonald
17 Oct 2017

Smart design, new hospitality offerings, and local business partnerships are core ingredients of the InterContinental Perth City Centre hotel’s strategy to position itself for long-term success in the CBD.

Wesfarmers

No way to rebottle the retail genie

Tim Treadgold Tim Treadgold
17 Oct 2017

ANALYSIS: New retail arrivals continue to pile pressure on established operators, with Wesfarmers feeling the pain on several fronts.

Great Southern Distilling Company

‘Mind-blowing’ recognition for Limeburners

Fraser Beattie Fraser Beattie
13 Oct 2017

Internationally renowned whisky reviewer Jim Murray has labelled Limeburners’ Darkest Winter whisky the best drop in the Southern Hemisphere.

Scentre Group

Opportunity brewing at Whitfords

Katie McDonald Katie McDonald
21 Sep 2017

The recent revamp of Westfield Whitford City’s hospitality precinct crafted the perfect business opportunity for Beerland Brewing to open its second venue today.

Special ReportsView all

Corporate Finance September 2017

Corporate Finance September 2017

09 October 2017

Edtech firms show funding options

Hartleys leads on capital deals

Hartleys leads on capital deals

Mark Beyer
09 Oct 2017
Edtech businesses take different funding paths

Edtech businesses take different funding paths

Mark Beyer
09 Oct 2017
Residential builders 2017

Residential builders 2017

02 October 2017

Affordability still a key factor

Home builders ready for recovery

Home builders ready for recovery

Katie McDonald
02 Oct 2017
Smaller lots, clever homes make it affordable

Smaller lots, clever homes make it affordable

Katie McDonald
02 Oct 2017
High-end operators take on tough market

High-end operators take on tough market

Katie McDonald
02 Oct 2017
Encon builds on past experience

Encon builds on past experience

Katie McDonald
02 Oct 2017
Gold prospects

Gold prospects

26 September 2017

Royalty hike threatens big spending plans.

Royalty rise puts damper on gold spend plans

Royalty rise puts damper on gold spend plans

Fraser Beattie
26 Sep 2017
Emerging producers tackle challenges

Emerging producers tackle challenges

Fraser Beattie
26 Sep 2017
Recruitment sector

Recruitment sector

18 September 2017

WA recruiters diversify business models

Recruiters adapt to a changing marketplace

Recruiters adapt to a changing marketplace

Katie McDonald
18 Sep 2017
Visa changes move goals for business

Visa changes move goals for business

Katie McDonald
18 Sep 2017
Well at Work 2017

Well at Work 2017

11 September 2017

Employers lift the bar

Workplace wellness and culture a virtuous circle

Workplace wellness and culture a virtuous circle

Tori Wilson
11 Sep 2017
Wellness program targets Fifo isolation

Wellness program targets Fifo isolation

Tori Wilson
11 Sep 2017
WellteQ chasing global opportunity

WellteQ chasing global opportunity

Mark Beyer
11 Sep 2017

MiningView all

Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia

Mining innovation hub for Kalgoorlie

Mark Beyer Mark Beyer
20 Oct 2017

A cooperative research centre focused on minerals extraction has teamed up with mining industry groups and training providers to announce plans for an innovation hub based in Kalgoorlie.

Barrick Gold

Local share volatility follows Barrick's Tanzania plan

Fraser Beattie Fraser Beattie
20 Oct 2017

Global miner Barrick Gold has announced a deal with the Tanzanian government that involves a 50:50 sharing of benefits from its operations in the country, prompting sharp price movements in local stocks exposed to the region.

Northern Star Resources

Northern Star looks beyond 600,000oz target

Business News Business News
19 Oct 2017

Gold miner Northern Star Resources has posted a comfortable quarterly result, with funds committed to expand production beyond its 2018 output target of 600,000 ounces per annum.

South32

South32 warns on costs but keeps guidance

AAP AAP
19 Oct 2017

South32 shares have dipped after the diversified miner warned it may be facing cost pressures from rising raw material input costs and a weaker US dollar.

Battery Minerals

Battery lowers project costs

Business News Business News
18 Oct 2017

David Flanagan-led graphite explorer Battery Minerals has slashed the development cost of its Montepuez project in Mozambique by two-thirds, as the company restructures its plans for the operation.

OpinionView all

Hopes for GST ‘floor’ misplaced

Peter Kennedy Peter Kennedy
20 Oct 2017

OPINION: It will be every state for itself when the Productivity Commission’s report into the GST distribution is released in January.

Mark my words podcast

Mark Beyer Mark Beyer
Mark Pownall Mark Pownall
20 Oct 2017

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss housing affordability, privatisation and infrastructure, mining projects, distilleries, Black Monday anniversary and our special report on ICT looking at cloud computing, big data and internet of things.

New order not to everyone’s taste

Mark Pownall Mark Pownall
19 Oct 2017

OPINION: It has been three decades since I lost my first job, almost before I had started it, as the implications of the Black Monday stock market crash became clear to my employer.

Time to talk about bots

Kate Raynes-Goldie Kate Raynes-Goldie
18 Oct 2017

OPINION: There has been a quiet revolution going on in the way businesses operate, thanks to something you may not have even heard of yet – chatbots.

Mark my words podcast

Mark Pownall Mark Pownall
Mark Beyer Mark Beyer
13 Oct 2017

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer, Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss Rod Jones, Feral Brewing, state finances, Tronox and WA exporters.

RetailView all

Myer

Lew urges Myer to reveal sales figures

AAP AAP
16 Oct 2017

Retail veteran Solomon Lew is urging Myer to prove its recent claims that the department store chain's fortunes are turning around.

Woolworths

Woolworths closes door on Masters saga

AAP AAP
12 Oct 2017

Shares in Woolworths have fallen after the supermarket giant finalised its exit from its disastrous Masters hardware venture by completing the sale of its store sites.

Myer

Borgioli right at home on King Street

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
05 Oct 2017

It was in the aftermath of a profoundly emotional moment that Terence Borgioli, then 23, decided to chase his dream of starting a luxury fashion business.

Car sales shed August gains

Fraser Beattie Fraser Beattie
04 Oct 2017

New car sales in Western Australia dipped back into the red last month after showing rare signs of improvement in August.

Kathmandu lifts profit by 14%

AAP AAP
26 Sep 2017

Adventure gear retailer Kathmandu's annual profit has risen 13.5 per cent, thanks to strong sales, innovative products and cost cuts.

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Thought LeadershipView all

Do you have a Moth Culture?

Abby Kenward Abby Kenward
03 Oct 2017

It is 6.30pm and we still have many employees sitting at their desks. George is online shopping.... Sarah is on Facebook organising dinner with friends.

Peet

Innovation key to new generation of homebuyers

Brendan Gore Brendan Gore
29 Sep 2017

There’s a transformation underway in the property sector across Australia. The market needs and wants greater housing choice than ever before, and the challenge is for developers, builders, planners and policy makers to keep up.

Out with Dobbin’s horse – The shift to EV is under way

George Bauk George Bauk
28 Sep 2017

Over the past six months, there have been a number of articles written about the increased demand for electric vehicles and how this is likely to accelerate over the coming decades.

Want to lower costs AND improve productivity by 30%?

Alex Hu Alex Hu
14 Sep 2017

In 2007, Google created a dedicated analytics team to support their People Operations (Human Resources) function and thus coined the term people analytics.

NEC Australia

FOCUS ON CYBER SECURITY

Marcus Ashby Marcus Ashby
12 Sep 2017

Leading-edge data and information security services are needed at a time when cyber threats are ever-present, and growing.