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Concerted effort needed to change toxic online culture

Gary Martin

13 Nov 2019

Businesses need to step up and work with schools to support initiatives and programs to counter online bullying.

Hofmann Engineering

Hofmann seizes new opportunities

Mark Beyer

12 Nov 2019

Bassendean-based Hofmann Engineering has credited increased orders from the mining sector and a major contract in the defence sector as the major drivers behind a surge in revenue to a record $149 million in its 50th year in business.

RCT

Mine tech pioneer lifts export focus

Mark Beyer

12 Nov 2019

Kewdale company RCT has pioneered a lot of technology used in the mining industry, and its increased focus on export markets has lifted sales to a record level.

Steadyrack

Steadman rides to success as Steadyrack goes global

Jordan Murray

07 Nov 2019

There are numerous words Steadyrack marketing manager Jeff Russell could use to describe the success of his company, so it’s curious that he opts to call it an ‘accident’.

TENSA Equipment

Safety, efficiency seal Roborigger sweep

Jordan Murray

07 Nov 2019

A focus on safety and efficiency has helped Tensa Equipment spin-off Roborigger win an unprecedented three of four sponsored platinum awards at this year’s Innovator of the Year ceremony, including the Business News ‘Great for the State’ award.

Mining & Process Solutions

Simple leaching solution wins for MPS

Jordan Murray

07 Nov 2019

Mining & Process Solutions has won the top prize at this year’s Innovator of the Year awards, with an environmentally friendly, cost-efficient new process for the mining industry.

Weedchipper a non-chemical, sustainable cropping solution

Jordan Murray

07 Nov 2019

The widespread use of herbicides such as glyphosate to control weeds in cropping systems has proved to be comparatively cheap and effective over many years, and the only practical solution for WA farmers.

Orbit Fitness

Entrepreneurs live the highs and lows

Mark Beyer

04 Nov 2019

A new book profiling eight successful business people, including Murray McHenry, Rick Hart, Lew Beale and Kylie Radford, discusses what makes a great entrepreneur.

Artrage

Canning back for Rechabite relaunch

Jordan Murray

01 Nov 2019

Rechabites Hall in Northbridge was officially relaunched as a 1,500-capacity, multi-use venue earlier this month, with the overhaul driven by former Artrage chief executive Marcus Canning.

Compelling business case for school connections

Gary Martin

31 Oct 2019

OPINION: Businesses that place emphasis on corporate social responsibility, or CSR, are attracting a growing share of consumer goodwill and spending.

Wesfarmers

Perth youth growing by rowing

Jordan Murray

30 Oct 2019

Wesfarmers’ newly announced partnership with Rowing WA is part of a broad range of sports-related community programs gaining popularity in WA.

Mata Design Studio

Kailis senses market movement

Matt Mckenzie

30 Oct 2019

There’s a seismic shift happening in hospitality and Perth has an opportunity to become a culinary destination, according to George Kailis.

Program aims to grow STEM shoots

Jordan Murray

25 Oct 2019

Lyndsey Scott’s career pathway is unusual, to say the least, and quite likely unique.

BGC Australia

BGC boss urges bold moves to boost Perth growth

Dan Wilkie

22 Oct 2019

The new chief executive of one of Western Australia’s most iconic companies says the state government needs to adopt a bold vision to help shake-off the state’s population growth woes and kickstart residential construction, with the establishment of Perth as the world leader in autonomous vehicles the type of initiative that should be embraced.

Bishop calls for moderation on global trade

Jordan Murray

18 Oct 2019

Former deputy prime minister Julie Bishop has urged Australia to act as a voice of moderation on international trade, criticising the US for exacerbating threats to the rules-based world order.

Craft beer meets indigenous culture

Dan Wilkie

18 Oct 2019

A team of Western Australian entrepreneurs is preparing to launch a new brewery designed to create employment opportunities for Aboriginal people, with proceeds from one of its beers to support returned servicemen and women.

City of Swan

Midland ripe for residential revival

Dan Wilkie

18 Oct 2019

The City of Swan’s urban regeneration efforts have attracted a growing round of investment in Midland’s town centre.

Agworld

Agworld puts data at forefront of farming

Jessica Mascione

17 Oct 2019

A Perth business running a collaborative farm management system will chalk up 10 years as one of the world’s key players in agricultural software this month.

Harvard's complexity call way too simple

Matt Mckenzie

17 Oct 2019

A recent Harvard study that found Australia’s export economy lacks complexity may itself be something of an oversimplification.

Northern Star Resources

Pogo worries bite Northern Star

Adrian Rauso

17 Oct 2019

Shares in Northern Star Resources slumped today following the release of a quarterly update for its Pogo mine in Alaska, but the gold miner has assured investors that the weak results from the highly-touted operation were expected.