THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (Business news)
Thrifty boss gears up WA
Former WA Football boss John Walker has his sights set on the WA market as he continues a major expansion of car rental group Thrifty Australia almost a year after a taking control of te group in a 30 million-plus management buyout backed by New South Wales motoring group NRMA.
Territory looks to stay in ConsMin hunt
The battle for Consolidated Mineralsis poised to continue, with Territory Resources considering upping its bid in a move that would push the value of the manganese and chromite miner above $1 billion.
Muzz buzz serves up global push
Home grown drive-through coffee franchise Muzz Buzz has made its first move to take the brand global after signing a master franchise agreement in South Africa that will see up to 60 outlets opnened in the next five years.
Takeover tussle stirs interest in iron ore
The $950 million battle between Brian Gilbertson and Territory Resources boss Michael Kiernan for Consolidated Minerals continues to rage, but the outcome looks set to have major implications for te next rank of emerging WA miners.
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (General news)
Workers to lose if AWAs go, says CCI
The take-home pay of thousands of West Australians could be slashed under Labor's plan to abolish Australian Workplace Agreements, according to a new report by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA.
Omodei wants water options
Opposition Leader Paul Omodei says the State Government has been tardy in investigating private sector competition in the water industryand all options, including the sale of existing assets and the privatisation of a second desalinisation plan, must be examined.
