THE consequences of popularity are becoming all-too apparent to the burghers of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, who must balance the benefits of investment in the region with community concerns about environmental impact of over-development.
CHAMBER of Commerce and Industry chief executive Lyndon Rowe is among the high-profile development proponents to have recently received a rebuff from the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.
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.
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 of
WHILE many locals are applauding the cautious approach the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has taken to development, others are complaining that such a tight hold is undermining the region's economic sustainability.
WHILE new Australian Stock Exchange rules for corporate governance should be viewed as a victory for common sense, I can't help wondering if it is all too little too late – and not just from the regulator.
THIS year's WA Business News 40under40 1st Among Equals winner Nathan Buzza was all smiles at last week's Western Australian Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards (WAIITA).
THE Federal Government has launched a guide to registering a website address in a bid to make the process of registering and protecting an Internet domain name easier for small busi
TWO years after it was launched VCubed Leisure Management and Marketing, a company set up to create innovative business models for various sectors, is to release its first business model – aimed at the tourism sector – in about four weeks.
THE rapid pace of technological change has presented building managers and property developers with a new dilemma – what technology infrastructure should they implement?
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River council is keeping a tight rein on development projects in the region as increasing numbers of interested parties eye the prize. Tracey Cook reports.
BURSWOOD International Resort Casino believes the major refurbishment completed in late 2001 leaves it well placed to face extra competition in the MICE market.
THE Western Australian Turf Club is aggressively marketing its racecourses as premier outdoor event locations in an effort to attract non-race related functions and exhibitions to the Ascot and Belmont sites.
IT may surprise some that Australia has never had a Gold Week, but there are no prizes for guessing which State will host the first ever such event, nor for naming the organisation behind the initiative.
PLAYING cards with an event manager would be tricky for two reasons – they combine a poker-faced approach to business with a flair for developing a winning hand, whatever cards they've been dealt.
LOCAL listed explorer and producer Amity Oil Limited says its Turkey operations are unaffected by hostilities within Iraq and airline Emirates is reporting business as usual despite the Iraqi conflict.
THE wage for a fitter on shift at a BHP-Billiton iron ore site has grown by nearly $32,000, from $74,949 in 1999 to $106,800 today, thanks to incentives offered by firstly a Western Australian
