In 1979, 53,000 people attended the WAFL grand final at Subiaco Oval. Now, 27 years on, the state’s population has grown by around 800,000, WA is in the middle of an economic boom, and the same venue holds nearly 10,000 less.
Farm-focused businessman Dick Selwood has made a corporate comeback via renewable energy player Natural Fuel Ltd, which plans to build a $45 million biodiesel facility in Darwin.
Welshpool transport business WA Freightlines Group is about to expand its long-haul interstate freight-forward coverage with a $2.5 million move into the Perth-Darwin route.
Amidst the negative news concerning the state of the wine industry it is refreshing to hear of a small Western Australian winery that’s achieving success in the export market.
Watershed Wines is planning to raise $12.1 million for its Margaret River Premium Wine Project, providing yet another example of a managed investment scheme prepared to push ahead with growth plans despite uncertain times in the sector.
The Reject Shop, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most profitable discount variety retailers, has announced its expansion into Western Australia, with the launch of two stores – in the city and in Booragoon.
Western Australian health insurance giant HBF has taken a major step in its strategy of offering a wider range of financial services by signing a memorandum of understanding with Bank of Queensland.
HBOS Australia’s insurance and wealth management business St Andrew’s Australia has reported a before tax profit of $10.8 million for 2005, an increase of 89 per cent over the previous year.
The resources sector’s need to hold on to people and skills in the middle of a boom has created opportunities for several human resource-linked players.
Perth-headquartered labour hire and recruitment company Integrated Group Ltd has announced an agreement to sell its training arm, Integrated Training Pty Ltd to Today Corp Pty Ltd.
Western Australian water and power solutions company Solco faces a period of disruption to its management team after it announced the resignation of both its managing director and chief executive, and chief financial officer.
The Carpenter government wants the federal government to build two 25,000-tonne amphibious naval vessels worth $2 billion in Australia and launch them at the Australian Marine Complex.
The Wyllie Group is on the look-out for a general manager for its mergers and acquisitions division to bolster its leadership team, as the company enters a new era after the recent passing away of Bill Wyllie.
The resources arm of Western Australian company Carnegie Corporation has delivered positive drilling results at its heavy mineral sands joint venture project in Senegal, West Africa.
The debate on Western Australia's continuing ban on uranium mining is heating up with a growing chorus of industry and government voices calling for an end to its opposition to uranium mining.
Western Australian gold explorers Allied Gold and Goldstar Resources latest drilling results have provided further encouragement for the discovery of additional gold resources at their respective projects.
Alinta today released their 2005 Annual Report, highlighting the high times currently being enjoyed by the energy utility and its chief executive Bob Browning.
Perth-headquartered gold explorer Andean Resources Ltd today released its target's statement on the unsolicited takeover bid from Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd, blasting the all-scrip offer as inadequate and opportunistic.
Western Australian-based water company Refresh Group Ltd today made a promising debut on the Australian Stock Exchange, closing at a 75 per cent premium to its subscription price.
Two new measures to promote science as a vital component of the state's education system, including a $5 million State Government initiative, were announced today.
Engineering construction investment in Western Australia is set to increase over the next two years, driven in large part by the state's ongoing resources boom.
Iconic Western Australian reticulation and water solutions brand Hugall & Hoile Ltd faces a difficult 2006 in the wake of a number of factors that have adversely impacted the performance of the business.
Nick Marvin has been appointed chief executive of the new look Jack Bendat-owned Perth Wildcats, as the Perth National Basketball League franchise looks to establish a new era of success.
Mediterranean Shipping Company is using the latest communications technology to meet the challenges of operating a regional hub from Fremantle, one of the most remote ports in the world.
One of the key initiatives to come out of the recent Council of Australian Governments meeting in Canberra was the elevation of infrastructure to a position of major national policy importance.
New WA Liberal leader Paul Omodei plans to take his time in unveiling his new shadow Cabinet, which will be boosted with the addition of two new members to match the 17-member Carpenter front bench.
