RECENT terrorist activity in Indonesia is expected to have a more damaging effect on bilateral relations than on the day-to-day operations of Australian businesses, according to members of the Australia Indonesia Business Council.
THE Kimberley Primary Industries Association is examining the viability of establishing fruit and vegetable packing and processing facilities in the Ord River Irrigation area, in addition to a regional brand.
WESTERN Australia could lose out in the long term under an Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) if bilateral trade arrangements are entered into at the expense of
In a follow up to her story on computer worms and viruses, and the differences between them, Alison Birrane this week looks at strategies to prevent and minimise attacks.
ELECTRONICS and manufacturing company Omnitronics is in the midst of a national marketing campaign as it prepares to take its latest product into the international arena.
In a special report, Alison Birrane looks at the difference between viruses and worms and recent worm attacks that have been making headlines around the world.
PERTH-BASED natural health care products manufacturer Wild Child is set to expand into global markets with a new international contracts and an expanded product line.
WITH all available land on the Burrup Peninsula allocated to major projects, the State Government has started looking for further locations for future downstream processing projects.
THE State Government plans to boost the number of WorkSafe inspectors by 25 per cent over the next four years in a bid to crack down on dangerous work sites and
A NEW service from the Police and Nurses Credit Society will allow customers to talk to loan staff when completing a loan application online or using Internet banking.
A WORKER is killed on average every 17 days or injured every 25 minutes in Western Australian workplaces with time lost to workplace injuries costing WA busines
UP to 30 per cent of fatal road crashes in regional areas and up to 25 per cent of fatal truck crashes are believed to be fatigue related, according to Departme
Despite an overall decline in workplace injuries the contentious issue of OSH is back on the agenda due to proposed State Government legislation, as Alison Birrane reports.
SKINCARE product manufacturer Sodashi has appointed a European distributor for its range of spa products as the company prepares to target markets in Europe.
In the final instalment on a series on technology in mining, Alison Birrane talks to a company that says it is bridging the issue of inter-operability between different mining software packages.
THE recent bombing in Indonesia is unlikely to have a direct long-term impact on business in the region, provided it is an isolated incident, however it may det
WITH the dust settling on IWL Group’s acquisition of Sanford Limited and its subsequent restructure, plans to reposition the business as a wholesale and outsour
In the final instalment of a six part series on import strategies, Alison Birrane looks at risks associated with international trade and the impact of terrorism.
AUSTRALIANS needed to overcome any fear of US economic power and grasp the opportunity of a Free Trade Agreement, according to Australian Ambassador to the US M
A PARTNERSHIP between a Perth-based businessman and a major Chinese importer of deer horns is aiming to increase the quality of the local product, boost revenue for farmers and secure a fairer price for buyers.
PERTH is to be the first location for what is hoped will be a series of high-tech showcases for Sydney-based technology firm Infomedia – a leading producer of specialised electronic parts interpretation and cataloguing solutions for the automotive
WESTERN Australia’s events industry is tipped to become the destination of first choice for many business events as expanded facilities meet a significant growth in demand.
IT business solutions provider Unisys West is utilising economies of scale to differentiate itself and capture market share, according to CEO Murray Rosa.
