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As Senior Editor at Business News, Mark Beyer has a wide-ranging brief to research, analyse and report on the issues, trends and personalities affecting the business community in Western Australia. Mark has 35 years' career experience, primarily in business journalism. He joined Business News in 2002 and previously worked for The Australian Financial Review and The West Australian, and also has public relations and corporate affairs experience. Before becoming a journalist, he was an economist with the Commonwealth Treasury in Canberra.

New woodchip mill under way

New woodchip mill under way

CONSTRUCTION of Western Australia’s fifth woodchip mill formally started last week at the port of Bunbury. Hansol PI’s $12 million facility is one of several new projects planned for the sector.

08 Apr 2003

New rules lift hurdle

Financial Services

New rules lift hurdle

THE new corporate governance guidelines issued recently by the Australian Stock Exchange could create a divide between large and small companies, local experts have warned.

08 Apr 2003

Super Cheap breaks with tradition

Financial Services

Super Cheap breaks with tradition

In the fifth of a six-part series on mergers and acquisitions, Mark Beyer looks at the acquisition of Marlows.

08 Apr 2003

$1.1m payout powers Eiszele’s retirement

$1.1m payout powers Eiszele’s retirement

FORMER Western Power managing director David Eiszele, who resigned in controversial circumstances last year, received total payments of $1.148 million in his final six months in the job.

01 Apr 2003

Debt collectors credit success to basics focus

Debt collectors credit success to basics focus

A NEW debt collection firm focused on a ‘back-to-basics’ strategy has carved out a sizeable share of the Western Australian market.

01 Apr 2003

A tale of two pine companies

A tale of two pine companies

STATE Development Minister Clive Brown had a broad smile on his face last week when he officially launched Wesbeam’s $86 million pine processing project at Wanneroo.

01 Apr 2003

Collection industry evolves

Financial Services

Collection industry evolves

The debt collection industry has witnessed enormous change over the past few years. Mark Beyer looks at how services have evolved. FOUR years ago, the debt collection industry in Perth was dominated by locally owned and locally run firms.

01 Apr 2003

Tax can prove to be a deal breaker

Financial Services

Tax can prove to be a deal breaker

In this week’s article on Mergers and Acquis-itions, Mark Beyer looks at the impact of tax on M&A transactions.WHEN a business is bought or sold, the tax implications are often treated as an unple

01 Apr 2003

Burswood chief tips turnaround

Burswood chief tips turnaround

THE past two years have been disappointing for investors in gaming and resort operator Burswood. The company has reported weak profit results, its share price has fallen and many broking analysts now have a ‘sell’ recommendation on the stock.

25 Mar 2003

More pain for timber towns

More pain for timber towns

Timber millers, furniture makers and many related businesses have been waiting more than a year for the State Government to finalise its Forest Management Plan.

25 Mar 2003

Funds rift threatens jobs

Funds rift threatens jobs

THE Federal Government’s hardline stance on assistance for the timber industry could derail plans for new investment and jobs.

25 Mar 2003

Mallesons pair joins city rival

Mallesons pair joins city rival

MALLESONS Stephen Jaques partner Leigh Warnick, one of the top corporate advisory lawyers in Perth, is believed to have handed in his notice.

25 Mar 2003

MICE - Award cap off Burswood upgrade

Special Reports

MICE - Award cap off Burswood upgrade

BURSWOOD International Resort Casino believes the major refurbishment completed in late 2001 leaves it well placed to face extra competition in the MICE market.

25 Mar 2003

Working to deliver the best outcome

Financial Services

Working to deliver the best outcome

In his third article on mergers and acquisitions, Mark Beyer examines the importance of early planning by the key players.

25 Mar 2003

Ethical ratings for big 100

Financial Services

Ethical ratings for big 100

AUSTRALIA’S 100 largest private and public companies are about to have their ethical and environmental performance rated.

25 Mar 2003

Farmers tackle AWB elections

Financial Services

Farmers tackle AWB elections

THE farm lobby is not considered to be at the vanguard of corporate governance reform, but that has not stopped the WA Farmers Federation taking on wheat marketing company AWB.

25 Mar 2003

It’s crunch time for ERG

It’s crunch time for ERG

Automated ticketing company ERG will shortly hold meetings of note holders and shareholders to seek approval for a major restructuring. Mark Beyer takes a closer look.

18 Mar 2003

UK fund plays key role

UK fund plays key role

CONTROL of ERG could pass to UK fund manager Ingot Capital Management if the company’s proposed balance sheet restructuring is fully implemented.

18 Mar 2003

Poynton alumni looks over Hartleys

Poynton alumni looks over Hartleys

The wheeling and dealing over the future of Hartleys has highlighted the influential network of former Hartleys people in prominent roles around Perth. Mark Beyer reports.

18 Mar 2003

Information exchange vital for a successful transaction

Financial Services

Information exchange vital for a successful transaction

In the second in a series on mergers and acquisitions, Mark Beyer looks at the type of information business owners need to provide potential buyers.

18 Mar 2003

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