Mark Beyer

The Western Australian Government has announced plans to amend its tax laws so that stamp duty is not payable on international travel and other insurance policies involving risk outside Australia.

The filling of two key banking jobs has highlighted the internationalisation of the financial services industry.

Anyone noticed the sudden burst of major resource news at State level?

Perth is to be home to a world-leading minerals and chemistry precinct that will cost $40 million to establish and employ 200 research and teaching staff.

JDV secures extension on Westpac contract  

Western Australian industry is looking for new waste treatment options following last year’s closure of the Brookdale waste treatment plant. Mark Beyer reports.

At least 10 new power stations are likely to be built in Western Australia over coming years to cope with growing electricity demand and the retirement of existing units.

The Western Australian Energy Research Alliance is believed to be the recipient of the State Government’s largest science grant, worth $21 million.

Western Power is planning to hire gas turbines from overseas this year to ensure it can supply enough electricity to Perth during the hot summer months.

Planned changes to stamp duty could impede takeovers of mining companies and other ‘land rich’ companies in Western Australia, business advisers have warned.

With the future of Western Australia's next power station at the crossroads, Mark Beyer examines some of the alternatives.

The Dobson family and investment manager Rewards Group are relatively new to the Ord River irrigation area but together they are well on the way to having a big impact.

Perth technology company Structural Monitoring Systems has rejigged its listing plans, opting for a $3.75 million capital raising and listing on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Sugar miller keen to grow 

An unlimited supply of cheap water has long been touted as one of the great attractions of the Ord River project, but the reality is not so simple.

SMCR directors fail in appeal 

The State Government is hoping a report due this month will help to kick start much-needed expansion of the Ord River project. Mark Beyer reports.

Cotton comeback?

A chapter in Western Australia’s industrial history is drawing to a close with the sale of KAEFER Technologies, formerly Bains Harding, nearing completion.

RICHARD Norton and Chris Smailes are just a few weeks away from celebrating the 10th anniversary of their boutique law firm Nortorn & Smailes.

FOR the second year running, Perth’s corporate lawyers provided a closely run contest in WA Business News’ Legal Elite survey.

SETTING up a new law firm has clearly done nothing to dent the professional standing of Lee Christensen, who has been ranked the State’s top insolvency lawyer for the second year running.

PEET & Co’s sharemarket float is being marketed at a time when demand for new stocks has waned.

TREVOR O’Sullivan’s love of the law started at an early age.

Peet & Co is heading towards an Australian Stock Exchange float with a $100 million raising.

APART from the Legal Elite scattered across these pages, WA Business News would like to acknowledge another winner.

THROUGHOUT his career Wayne Martin has had the knack of being in the right place at the right time, and this year he positioned himself perfectly to win the barristers’ section in the WA Business News Legal Elite.

TONY van Merwyk is passionate about his work.