THE state’s economy could yet feel the impact of the global financial crisis, which has already lifted the cost of borrowing and could make it increasingly difficult to access finance.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Retail Traders Association of WA present: Business Warfare for small and medium business. Business, like warfare, is dynamic and challenging.
TWELVE months ago, the idea of having more than a handful of job applications for a single vacancy would have been beyond contemplation for many businesses in Western Australia.
Opposition leader Eric Ripper has demanded that Premier Colin Barnett end the uncertainty over the royalties for regions deal that underpins the Liberal-National government.
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore says the strength of the state's iron ore industry masked the warning signs from the nickel sector where the outlook is "not promising".
Perth has recorded the smallest increase in the rate of inflation over the September quarter, while the nation's headline inflation consumer price index rose at its fastest pace in almost 13 years.
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The Australian Labor Party is mounting a potential campaign to challenge the election result in the seat of Riverton by asking residents who felt they were unfairly denied a vote to come forward.
Higher than expected revenue projections over the next two years have prompted the state government to cut land tax by 7 per cent, Treasurer Troy Buswell announced today.
State Health Minister Kim Hames today announced the appointment of Peter Flett as Director General of the Department of Health, for a term of five years.
West Perth-based Polaris Metals NL has turned its attention to the Esperance port as it looks for larger alternatives to export iron ore from its Yilgarn project.
RBA warns on bank guarantee; Mortgage fund freezes withdrawals; Grylls, Barnett up ante in royalties stalemate; Atlas reviews iron ore plans; Profits in reverse for car retailer AHG
The future of the state's $1.1 billion stadium at Kitchener Park is still in doubt with Premier Colin Barnett refusing to give any commitments to the AFL when he meets with the chief later this week.
The state's royalties for regions policy remained in the spotlight today as questions arise over the interpretation of the election pledge that underpins the Liberal-National government.
Labor leader Eric Ripper today called for an independent inquiry, jointly sponsored by the Commonwealth and State Governments, into the regulatory regime governing gas plants and pipelines in Western Australia.
The Chinese economy is expected to remain resilient over the next financial year and is well placed to weather a downturn in the global economy, according to CommSec.
