While an anticipated boom in exports from the Albany port will go some way to securing the facility’s long-term viability, the State’s second smallest port also faces considerable challenges to meet the predicted demand.
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics says the outlook for the Australian dollar remains uncertain despite expectations the currency will remain at about US68 cents for 2004-2005.
As the State Government looks to strengthen penalties for employers under the WA Occupational Safety and Health Act, the courts have provided a reminder to individuals about personal liability for acc
The State Government has announced a $3.9 million funding program designed to speed up new industrial and resources projects in Western Australia.The decision stems from recommendations made in
Teamwork is the key ingredient to running the Fremantle port, one of the State’s most important pieces of infrastructure and a crucial component in the maintenance of Western Australia’s important trade status, according to CEO Kerry Sanderson.
Swell prediction for surfers’ site Local surfer Todd Halliday has combined his favourite past time with his marketing degree to create a low cost business venture that has generated a significant amou
Sally boosted by Lanfranchi After months of speculation, WMC has entered into a conditional agreement to sell its last remaining Kambalda nickel mine, Lanfranchi, for $26 million to a joint venture be
Local businesses targeting the rapidly expanding Chinese market would do well to look at Hong Kong, according to Hong Kong Economic and Trade office director Jenny Wallis.
Western Australia’s ability to service the growing Australia/Asia Pacific oil and gas sector has received a further boost with yet another international company looking to base its Australia/Asia Pacific operations in Perth.
CollTech looks to Asian market WA-based biotechnology company CollTech has appointed a sales agent to market and sell its collagen products to the cosmetic and food industry in Asia.CollTech plans to
Big catch arrests lobster woes A near-record catch and improving prices have helped the Western Australian rock lobster industry stave off the effects of the soaring dollar and post Sars issues this s
After watching zinc lead miner Perilya’s share price more than quadruple during his four-year tenure as director of operations, Barry Cahill has signed on to take the wheel at emerging nickel miner Australian Mines Limited.
Farmers affected by the Federal Government’s recent decision to write-off Iraq’s $US500 million debt are unlikely to receive compensation, according to Federal Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade, De-Anne Kelly.
WESTERN Australian mining company Precious Metals Australia has vowed to continue its David and Goliath battle with former joint venture partner, Swiss mining giant, Xstrata over the latter’s controversial decision to close the Windimurra vanadium mine.
BY sharing the success of innovative Western Australian companies more businesses will be encouraged to succeed, says Western Australian of the Year and co-founder of one of WA’s most innovative companies, Fiona Wood.
THE Western Australian Government is prepared to use State law in support of Western Australia’s apple and pear growers, who oppose Federal plans to allow the importation of apples from New Zealand.
LOCAL sun-care company Ganehill is hoping supermodel Megan Gale will help them crack the lucrative European market following an exclusive launch in Italy recently.
Despite a moderately up-beat outlook for Australian exploration levels, as identified in a survey of Australia’s top explorers, the industry remains acutely concerned about the lack of any mining policy in Australia. Jim Hawtin and Dave Gibson report.
AN emerging worldwide shortage of uranium has thrust West Australian junior explorer, Paladin Resources into the international nuclear energy spotlight and also sent its share price soaring.
