Synergy’s efforts to position itself as a leading consumer brand following the break-up of state-government controlled Western Power in early 2006 has been applauded by the advertising industry in WA Business News’ annual branding survey.
The DomGas Alliance is calling for Federal and State government intervention to help solve what it claims is a shortage of gas supplies in Western Australia that could threaten WA's economic future.
Investors have pounced on drilling services company Swick Mining Services Ltd today after the group revealed it had achieved record revenue of $4.85 million during the month of June, up 142 per cent on the previous corresponding period.
Perth-based earthmoving group, NRW, is expected to float on the Australian Securities Exchange as early as next month after an initial public offering, which is expected to raise about $250 million.
Two years ago, the appointment of Richard Goyder as the head of Wesfarmers Ltd brought a fresh round of the close inspection that has dogged the conglomerate for almost two decades.
Murdoch University is aiming to bolster its business credentials after recruiting small business expert, Michael Schaper, to the newly created role of business school dean.
Murray Kimber, who owns several Indian restaurants across Perth, reckons an Indian dining at his latest establishment would think they were eating Australian food, while an Australian would think they were eating Indian cuisine.
Sons of Gwalia shareholders will finally get some financial compensation on their ill-fated investment, three years after the gold miner fell into administration.
Denver-based Resource Capital Fund has succeeded in its $205 million bid for the tantalum and lithium assets of failed miner Sons of Gwalia Ltd after a casting vote by the administrator quashed a rival bid from a consortium backed by former New York mayor
West Perth’s ‘golden mile’ is shining brightly. During the past 12 months, the value of all listed companies based in West Perth has surged more than 64 per cent to $31.2 billion, up from $19 billion last year.
iiNet has secured the naming rights for Luke Saraceni’s Subiaco office tower development as part of a deal whereby the internet service provider will leave its Adelaide Terrace address during 2009.
Abacus Calculators Pty Ltd, a long-time tenant of West Perth, will shift to Victoria Park in July after selling its Abacus Computers retail business last month.
Allan Jefferies, the former state manager of the company behind well-known Perth pubs The Queens, The Brass Monkey and the Sail and Anchor, has been recruited by Empire Beer Group to manage the operations of its Colonial Brewing Company pubs.
The Australian sharemarket’s bull-run is now firmly into its fourth year and is providing the perfect conditions for those who can benefit from rumour and speculation.
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has become a member of the DomGas Alliance, joining big gas consumers Alcoa Ltd, Alinta Ltd and Newmont Mining Corporation Ltd in the battle to secure competitively priced long-term gas supplies.
