THREE generations of the Bedbrook family have been involved with the Paraplegic Benefit Fund since patriarch Sir George Bedbrook founded the not-for-profit organisation in 1984.
PERTH forensic accountants have warned of an increase in cases of corporate fraud as the expected aftermath of the global financial meltdown begins to affect Western Australia.
WINNING an award can be a good way to get a business known and increase of customers; but White Salt owners Tim and Claire Leech say it's also a great staff retention tool.
WABN: What is the best piece of advice you can give someone to motivate a team? PK: "You need to provide a team with a sense of purpose and a collective vision.
WESTERN Australian businesses and recruiters have expressed concerns over possible cuts to Australia's migration intake, calling for a state-based approach to immigration quotas.
IF media attention and headlines are anything to go by, then Brendon Grylls is very much the most influential of the new ministry surrounding Premier Colin Barnett.
ONE of Perth's best known restaurateurs Albasio La Pegna is to take over premises formerly occupied by the iconic Bellissimo Cafe which he founded almost two decades ago on Bay View Terrace in Claremont.
OIL and gas technology developer and manufacturer Coretrack has experienced strong growth after securing leadership and guidance from outside the country.
AN arbitrator has been called in to settle a dispute between Alinta and its gas supplier, the Woodside-operated North West Shelf venture that could involve third parties by way of subpoenas.
THE global financial crisis continues to take its toll on the construction industry, with more than half of the state's builders indicating they will be reducing subcontractor numbers in the next 12 months.
MALAYSIA is becoming a destination of choice for Western Australia's goods and services, especially agriculture, and with significant development of the country's southern region in the pipeline, future export prospects are getting brighter.
PROFESSOR Lance Twomey (pictured), a former Curtin vice-chancellor was appointed to the title of Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak, which carries the Malaysian state title of Dato, as part of Sarawak's 4
The state opposition has called the Liberal government insensitive after Premier Colin Barnett confirmed he was considering scrapping plans to name the new Northbridge theatre after actor Heath Ledger.
The state opposition has questioned Premier Colin Barnett's economic credibility after he requested federal government money for the Oakajee port project, which already has private sector funding.
In a bid to shore up funds amidst the global meltdown, Perth-based Eden Energy Ltd has agreed to sell three of its subsidiaries to an Australian-listed company for some $2 million in shares.
Clean power developer Carnegie Corporation Ltd plans to raise just over $17 million through a share purchase plan, with funds to be applied to the development of its CETO Wave Energy Technology.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Cazaly Resources Ltd has entered into a $2 million joint venture with a South Australian firm to explore tenements in the Northern Territory.
Premier Colin Barnett is on a rebuilding rampage, today suggesting the $500 million Perth museum, slated for a new home at the East Perth Power Station, be reconstructed at its current Northbridge home.
The Australian market has shot up over 3.5 per cent at open today, boosted by a near 11 per cent surge on Wall Street overnight ahead of an expected interest rate cut.
Rattled markets look to rate cuts as circuit breaker; Barnett faces revolt over $1.5b in cuts; Banks urged to support frozen funds; Big banks staring at $1b payout over Bell; Gold the bright spot in grim mine sector
