THOSE famous last words, It seemed like a good idea at the time aren't what you'd expect from a man who spends most of his time in the boardrooms of the state's mining companies.
A WORLD-LEADING wave energy and clean technology developer based in Western Australia has its sights set on exporting its expertise and establishing itself as a global electricity utility.
Premier Colin Barnett and Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) chief Christopher Eves will hold joint meetings in China next month to meet potential project suppliers to the deep water port.
WESTERN Australian companies servicing the oil and gas sector have returned from a recent trade mission to the US with diaries full of new contacts and a fresh perspective on the value of organised business trips.
A KEY component of the government's 'Works Reform Business Solution Plan' earmarks the relocation of thousands of public sector workers from the city's government buildings to new locations.
AGRICULTURE exporters, lobby groups and industry bodies are concerned at the prospect of increased certification costs from the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service if a plan to scrap a 40 per cent subsidy goes ahead.
SIX months after initiating an overhaul of the construction and management of state government buildings, Treasurer Troy Buswell has unveiled details of the reforms to Western Australia's building and construction stakeholders.
AS the state's timber sector reels following the collapse of two of its biggest and most established private players, a new downstream processor is confident of the future of the industry from which it takes its name.
From publican to politician, Perth City councillor Judy McEvoy isn’t backwards in coming forwards about the town she loves.
From publican to politician, Perth City councillor Judy McEvoy isn’t backwards in coming forwards about the town she loves.
The state government's recently established Freight and Logistics Council has been given the task of assessing the contentious issue of upgrading grain transportation in Western Australia.
TWO key state government authorities have unveiled a shortlist of advertising agencies competing for their respective accounts, while the Health Department has confirmed which Perth firm will retain control of its $4 million contract.
WESTERN Australian building and construction companies are continuing to seek opportunities in the Middle East, despite the region's once brightest star, Dubai, continuing to fade.
TREASURER Troy Buswell has indicated that Western Australia may be falling behind in its bid for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope project as rival host, South Africa, takes charge on the political front.
DURING the past four years, Cablelogic has grown from a small installation and service company into a mid-tier electrical, communications and renewable energy company serving commercial and industrial customers across the state.
A STUDY investigating the impact of the resources sector on the Pilbara's road transport network has labelled the state government's planning "inadequate", and concluded that the lack of a Pilbara freight transport strategy could put future mini
UTILISING the latest in technology while adhering to a simple, effective philosophy has given corporate travel outfit Globetrotter Corporate Travel a fruitful 30-year run in the competitive business travel management market.
When local businessman David Clapin took ownership of Anchor Foods in 2002 and attempted to rebuild the fledgling company, he faced a stark proposition from one of the leading supermarket chains.
THE Indian subcontinent, and India in particular, has become a new market for Western Australian wines thanks to its booming population and burgeoning middle class.
State government land development agency LandCorp has shortlisted four advertising agencies after reviewing its advertising relationships and media spend.
THREE of the largest IT firms in Western Australia have secured contracts with the state's police service potentially worth up to $360 million over the next 10 years.
Adventure tourism is emerging as a significant contributor to Western Australia’s events calendar and to the state’s tourism operators. Russell Quinn reports.
Howard Park wins gold FAMILY-OWNED Western Australian winery, Howard Park Wines has taken out top honours at the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2009, held last month in Valencia, Spain.
WESTERN Australian companies that trade with Thailand have been buoyed by the news the new government is focused on fixing the country's political problems and social turmoil while enhancing trade relations with Australia.
