THREE Western Australian companies servicing the resource sector have managed to defy the economic downturn to report record sales and profits in the half-year to December 2008.
THE slowdown in new project and construction activity is starting to flow through to engineering and consulting firms, with GHD shedding at least 60 staff from its Perth office.
BUSINESS owners in Perth are increasingly seeking professional advice on how to deal with the federal government's industrial relations reforms and the implications for their future staffing needs amid a worsening global economic climate.
AS Local Government Minister John Castrilli continues to advocate mergers of local councils, some councils that have already undergone amalgamation say local communities feared the loss of a town's cultural identity.
The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA with the support of the WA Government's Department of Industry and Resources.
HAPPY employees who create positive end results and, in turn, yield contented clients are always at the top of mind for Complete Fire Design managing director, Richard Welsh.
An impairment charge to its New Zealand business and reduced levels in funds under management, administration or advice has impacted Plan B Group's earnings, which fell 52 per cent.
The falling Australian dollar has impacted Schaffer Corporation's bottom line with the industrial company today reporting a 42 per cent drop in its interim net profit.
