THERE is growing speculation that some grain traders are considering establishing their own port-based grain loading facilities to take advantage of the deregulated export environment and challenge the monopoly of grains handler CBH.
TWO Western Australian quasi-government agencies will pocket almost $120,000 in funding under the federal government's Enterprise Connect's small grants round, designed for remote and regional small t
THE building and construction sector has welcomed the state government's record capital works program, as the industry looks to the government to stimulate activity while private sector investment languishes.
THERE weren't too many winners to emerge from the gloomy economic backdrop surrounding last week's federal and state budgets, but the small business sector has more to be pleased about than most.
PERTH'S largest manufacturer of fibreglass swimming pools has developed what it says is a world first - a pool protection system that guarantees the colour won't fade.
EIGHT former company directors and families have managed to bypass the global economic downturn, cashing in their shareholdings before the world went belly-up.
THE world's second richest man, Warren Buffett, told shareholders early this month that good, skilful management was a key attribute he looked for in a potential investment.
Construction and engineering company Paladio Group has unveiled major changes with managing director Victor Kuss to step down and a name change to Decmil Group.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has thrown its support behind Treasurer Troy Buswell's wariness over plans to align occupational health and safety rules across all states.
Four Perth office buildings have been awarded nearly $2 million in government grants for 'green' upgrades though Western Australia gained only five per cent of the total grants.
Iluka Resources has received final regulatory approval for its $420 million Jacinth-Ambrosia mineral sands project in South Australia, which allows mining to begin.
Miner Panoramic Resources has moved a step closer to full ownership of the Lanfranchi nickel project after shareholders of a joint venture company approved the sale.
Singapore-listed AusGroup expects to nearly double its order book after it agreed to buy scaffolding business Modern Access Services (MAS) for $15 million.
The state government has recommended that Western Australia's minimum wage be increased by $19.50 a week to better reflect the increased cost of living.
Property developer Aspen Group has unveiled plans for a fully underwritten capital raising of more than $82 million, which will be used to "secure an enhanced senior debt facility".
