Environmental scientist and extreme explorer Tim Jarvis, best known for his world-record-breaking unsupported journey to the South Pole, to speak at the FutureNet Breakfast on February 22 from 7am to
MOLY Mines Ltd has awarded a $1.1 billion, seven-year mining and earthmoving contract for its Spinifex Ridge molybdenum project to Perth-based contracting group Macmahon Holdings Ltd.
Curtin University Graduate School of Business is located in Perth's central business district and attracts highly talented teachers and researchers from the industry.
THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia will have new leadership this year, with the recruitment of Chevron executive James Pearson as its new chief executive and the expected departure
Despite its residential interests failing to deliver strong results, NSW-based property developer Australand Property Group has recorded an operating profit after tax of $163.2 million, an increase of 5 per cent on the previous period.
THE Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA believes mining companies are responding to the unique issues and challenges faced by fly-in fly-out workers and their families, with FIFO workers now making u
The Wild Child Story The AICD is holding a directors luncheon with Leanne Preston, Winner of the Telstra 2007 WA Business Woman of the Year and CEO and managing director of Wild Child, one of Australi
THE state government has helped to secure major new contracts that will ensure the majority of beef sold to Western Australian consumers in Coles supermarkets is actually produced in WA.
IN 1978, Rodney Dangerfield burst onto the comedy scene claiming he “got no respect”. That theme earned him millions of laughs, and millions of dollars.
DIVERSIFIED base metals explorer, Haddington Resources Ltd, is set to acquire the mineral exploration division of Adelaide-based drilling company, Underdale Drillers, for a potential consideration of
Someof Perth's top hospitality figures will gather for a feast on February 24 as La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs holds its annual charity brunch and auction, for the benefit of Lifeline WA.
Desperate FMG hits road; RBA cash rate may hit 8% to curb inflation; Rural revival feeds boom economy; Rio eyes $2.6b windfall if Asian mills stump up; More time please, urges Foster's chief
The federal coalition has rejected the preferred industrial relations policy of its leader Brendan Nelson and his deputy Julie Bishop, deciding instead that it will not oppose legislation dismantling the Howard government's workplace laws.
Palandri in rescue mission as financing arm collapses; ANZ exposure sends shivers through banks; Clearance query may stall Pluto; Rio 'underwhelmed' by Vale's iron ore deal; RCR pins hopes on small clients
WA big hitters in spotlight; PM shifts ground on Burke contacts; CBA gives ailing firms a pick-me-up; Platinum surges on South African woes; Allco Board mulls cash injection to appease banks
Nomad Building Solutions Ltd has revealed a 45.7 per cent increase in net profit after tax to $10.4 million for the half-year to December 2007, on the previous corresponding period.
The Western Australian Farmers Federation claims WA is under-represented on the federal government's newly formed Wheat Industry Expert Group, with just one WA farmer appointed to the grower-controlled alliance which will oversee Australia's wheat exports
West Australian Newspapers Holdings Ltd has joined a string of blue chip listed companies to be hammered by investors after reporting its result, with WAN shares down 10 per cent after announcing a $44.2 million interim net profit.
Leighton price off as market goes away; Rio fails to railroad FMG; ASX defends role as regulator while business booms; AMP defers buyback as net profit falls short of forecasts; Revealed: Why Allco is on the rack
Golden West Resources Ltd has lodged an appeal against the Takeover Panel's decision to uphold Falak Holding's accidental sale of an 8 per cent Golden West stake into hostile suitor Fairstar Resources Ltd's scrip bid.
Rio gets Alcan lift to ward off BHP; Credit turmoil mars CBA profit; Golden west tipped for Takeovers Panel appeal; WA tops list amid mining bubble alert; Consumer still too confident for their own good
I WOULD like to respond to the article ‘The Pathway to Commercialisation' in WA Business News, January 17 edition, and particularly to highlight the key initiatives undertaken by the state government,
ROB Bransby has been appointed managing director of HBF. Mr Bransby was appointed chief executive officer of HBF in January 2007 after joining HBF in October 2005 as general manager.
PERTH'S northern suburbs are tipped to provide some good opportunities for investors and owner occupiers, as more properties come onto the market and sellers become more willing to negotiate, accordin
NATIONAL Australia Bank has confirmed Perth's worst kept property secret by announcing it will anchor the new Century City retail/office project, under construction at 100 St Georges Terrace.
THE state government has announced the first release of acreage for geothermal exploration. The acreage stretches from south of Kalbarri down to Dunsborough and goes inland about 250km.
PRIVATE Perth company Advanced Well Technologies Pty Ltd and listed Malaysian company Petra Energy Berhad have agreed to establish a joint venture to provide oil field development and refurbishment se
