THE sound of silence surrounding the Western Australian Government’s budget, due to be released on May 8, may signal that any bad news for business may be limited.
DESPITE there being no artist and repertoire agents from major labels based in Western Australia, it seems the State’s recording industry is alive and well.
THERE are three main industrial instruments within Western Australia’s new industrial relations system – awards, individual contracts in the form of Employee Employer Agreements, and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements.
WHILE there may be a small run on The West Australian’s stock if cross media ownership laws change, it appears unlikely that the paper will become a takeover target.
SMALL business groups are claiming a small victory following a Trade Practices Act review recommendation that will allow small businesses to band together to negotiate collectively with big businesses.
THE process governing the redevelopment of Perth Oval could become a local government election issue after concerns were raised by two Town of Vincent councillors.
THE advertising industry is mourning the loss of one of its most impressive figures with Ken Ferguson, a founding member of Marketforce and a driving force behind agencies such as The
FOURTEEN Western Australian employment services firms have picked up some of the $2.5 billion worth of Job Network business as part of an attempt to improve services to Australia’s unemployed.
A BOLD move to buy the Western Australian arm of photographic equipment giant Hanimex 25 years ago has created an enduring business that photographs the State’s school children – from Kununurra to Esperance.
AN often forgotten segment of the City of Perth’s history and culture could play a major role in the lord mayoral election.
The Greek and Italian communities, while not as visible as they once were, are said to hold considerable sway at the ballot box.
The pundits are hedging their bets in the upcoming race for lord mayor, with some well-qualified challengers lining up to take on the incumbent Dr Peter Nattrass. WA Business News’ reporters look at the candidates and their agendas.
