Australia's resources-led economic recovery has had a major impact on the pay of WA-based executives, with a big rise in the number of million dollar pay packets as share prices bounced back from GFC lows.
THE sacking of a provincial health chief in Canada might seem far removed from Western Australia's public service, but the news that gained global attention shows bureaucrat salaries are a big issue around the world.
HE role of chairman at Australian public companies has traditionally been reserved for experienced industry professionals tired of working in an executive capacity and who are keen to bring an independent viewpoint to the company boardroom.
The peak body representing business owners and lessees on Rottnest Island says its members have received positive feedback from visitors to the island about the new 120-room hotel planned for Longreach Bay.
Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced another big spend at its Pilbara iron ore operations, as it continues its drive to increase output of the booming commodity.
The National Stock Exchange has approved the appointment of controversial businessman Frank Timis as non executive chairman of African Petroleum Corporation, but subject to unusual rules relating to the company's disclosure and governance.
Lynas Corporation says it is will secure up to $US250 million in funding with the help of a major Japanese trading house to expand production and ensure additional supplies of rare earth products for the Japanese market.
THE interconnectivity of industry in the state's South West corner, based on the value adding undertaken by many of the region's businesses, makes it very different from what we see to our north.
PLANS to develop a major ‘city centre' at Innaloo have been given a boost after Planning Minister John Day took the rare step of intervening in a long-running dispute between Georgiou Capital and the City of Stirling.
A RECENT decision by the State Administrative Tribunal will allow nickel miner Panoramic Resources to construct a workers' accommodation camp at one of its mines sites despite objections from the Shire of Coolgardie.
WHEN Tim Salik moved to Australia from Pakistan in 1999, he dreamt of a job that was flexible enough to allow him the time to spend with his family; a not-entirely unrealistic expectation.
ACCOUNTING firm Deloitte's Perth staff got their hands dirty last week when they took part in the group's volunteer initiative, Impact Day, for the first time.
A report into Australia's worst offshore oil spill has recommended a Thai-based company show cause why its rights to operate in Australian territory should not be cancelled.
Chemical manufacturer and supplier CSBP has commenced community consultation for an expansion of its ammonium nitrate facility in Kwinana, projected to cost up to $500 million.
