Carolyn Herbert

The team at revamped In Contro on the South Perth foreshore are hoping to make the best of the ‘rock-star’ location and a piccolo-style menu. Carolyn Herbert reports.

NOT many SMEs can boast almost 80 years in business, but for AJ Cochrane and Sons managing director Stephen Cochrane it’s all about continuing the legacy and reputation of the painting business est

PROMOTED as the biggest event for Fremantle since the 1987 America’s Cup, the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships has met with a mixed response from the port city’s business operators.&nbsp

Ian Hutchinson reckons any foodie worth their salt should be down at his beachfront restaurant and microbrewery at North Fremantle. Carolyn Herbert reports.

Founded in Perth in 1986, software developer Micromine has grown from a three-person operation to more than 235 staff globally, with offices in 18 of the world’s major mineral producing capitals.

WESTERN Australia’s relationship with China, infrastructure and a state sovereign wealth fund were among the big-picture topics addressed by Premier Colin Barnett at last week’s WA Bus

Michael Cheang is sticking to the plan at Frisk Espresso, which transforms from a coffee shop by day into an intimate bar and lounge by night. Carolyn Herbert reports.

MEDIC Technology International directors Michael and Shirley Hawker are proof that it’s never too late to get involved in a new business venture.

LIBBY Wilcox and Jaques Tranquille have lived and breathed the roadhouse business 24 hours a day, seven days a week for many years.

Western Australia is riding high on the mining and resources boom but it’s the construction, retail and health sectors that are pulling the most workers.

Chantal Haskett says companies need to stop trying to compete with the resources sector by offering their staff more money.

The growing skills shortage is forcing more and more WA employers to look overseas to secure skilled workers.

Hospitality industry veteran Michael Rasheed hopes his new venture will bring a positive vibe back to Northbridge.

ENGINEERS Peter Bruechle, Norm Gilchrist and Ernie Evans formed BG&E in Perth, starting with just eight staff.

FOUR years after he sold nut and snack food distributor Stirling Foods, Barry McGougan has decided to take back the reins and bring the struggling business out of administration. 

A new cafe on Newcastle Street in the city is creating a niche with its painstakingly prepared food and service focus. Carolyn Herbert reports.

DAN Tenardi has been busy in the five months since he joined Ngarda Civil and Mining as CEO, having already launched a new arm of the business and working on plans to expand the company’s services

THE local horticulture sector is being urged to evaluate export opportunities after two major players secured contracts with Singapore’s largest supermarket group. 

John Hughes shows no signs of slowing down after more than 50 years in the automotive business.

IN 1984, aged 27, Richard Pace bought some second-hand food manufacturing equipment from a company that was going out of business.

WINNING a WA Business News 40under40 Award in 2004 while working as the head of marketing at Ernst & Young in Perth was a game changer for Brian Leedman.

Running a cafe has been a very steep learning curve for Laki Baker and Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan. Carolyn Herbert reports.

FLEUR and Marco De Campi were no strangers to the ice-cream business when they bought Azzura Gelati from Fleur’s parents (now-retired), Nick and Rey Odorisio in October last year.

The resources sector has called on the Gillard government to revise its latest migration initiative aimed at addressing the peak skills needs of large-scale resources projects.

Three years ago, Aston Recruitment managing director Chantal Haskett made the decision to quit her job at a large international recruitment agency and branch out on her own. 

Agricultural exports are tipped to rebound and lift farmers’ incomes after they plumbed 10-year lows on the back of a dry spell.

Dreamfit Foundation founder and youngest-ever WA Business News 40under40 award winner Darren Lomman has continued to grow his not-for-profit organisation through some of the toughest econo

FRUIT and dairy producer Harvey Fresh has topped the field in the state’s annual industry and export awards.Harvey Fresh took out the Premier’s award for excellence.

The kettle’s always just boiled at Renata Taylor’s Bicton cafe, as Carolyn Herbert reports.

RUSSELL Quinn used his years of experience in real estate to guide him in the development of an online boat management system he says takes the complication out of boating syndicates. 

EMCO Building director John Ripp says Western Australia’s construction industry is facing some of the toughest times ever, with recovery not expected until mid next year.

City of Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi, who is being challenged for the top job, says the Perth Waterfront Project will be her next big focus if she is re-elected at this weekend’s local government