Pure sponsorship is no longer the norm when it comes to philanthropy in the business community, as not-for-profit organisations develop more sophisticated relationships with their corporate counterparts.
Carolyn Hall says she landed one of possibly only two jobs in Perth that suited her skills set and personal goals when she arrived home after two decades overseas.
Western Australian farmers are facing the prospect of a 50 per cent decline in winter crop production this season, according to data produced by two government reports released this month.
Western Australia’s resources boom has helped deliver unprecedented returns for the national economy, with export earnings from the minerals and energy sector increasing 32 per cent to reach $90.5 billion in 2005-06.
Corporate entertaining has gone from strength to strength in the wake of the resources boom, as companies devote larger budgets to networking activities and team development.