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A plan to grow the state’s Aboriginal tourism offerings relies heavily on corporate participation.

The chief executive of the Shire of East Pilbara has called on the owner of Newman’s only shopping centre to reduce rents.

Two Karratha businesswomen believe cheaper commercial rents are vital to ensuring the sustainable growth of small businesses as part of a plan to diversify the Pilbara’s economy.

It may be too soon to expect a woman to take the helm of BHP Billiton, but the iron ore giant has revealed an initiative it hopes will lead to greater gender diversity among its management team

A CONTRIBUTION of almost $1 million from Rio Tinto has provided a major fillip to the continued success of Australia’s most comprehensive family literacy program.

CHIEF executives across Western Australia are gearing up for the sixth year of St Vincent de Paul Society’s CEO Sleepout, due to be held on June 18.

A new peak body representing rural Aboriginal art centres is hoping to attract corporate support for its role highlighting tourism and education opportunities.

Perth-based oil and gas services company DownUnder GeoSolutions (Dug) has seized the chance to capitalise on what may be Australia’s biggest oil find in decades by commissioning the nation’s largest seismic survey.

Curtin University students will be given unprecedented access to the Fremantle Dockers in an alliance signed today, which also aims to connect the football team with academic staff.

The state government's scheme to stimulate mining exploration has provided wide-ranging economic benefit, but the negative effect of falling commodity prices could stifle any further gains, according to modelling by a new report.

Older Western Australians across all income levels are being subjected to growing levels of abuse, homelessness and cash grabs by relatives, according to legal professionals.

THE state’s biggest provider of first aid courses has transformed its service offering amid an influx of cut-price market entrants.

A property development planned for Newman has brought together a couple of unlikely bedfellows and set up a unique social enterprise for the St Bart’s not-for-profit group.

WA researchers are looking at ways to help breast cancer sufferers get back on track.

A Western Australian company founded four years ago to help fly-in, fly-out workers manage their finances has shifted its focus to reflect the resources sector’s changing fortunes – dealing with redundancy issues.

Two local businesses are proving that manufacturing still has a future in Western Australia, with quality and reliability providing an edge in two very different markets.

A $70 million property development planned for the Pilbara mining town of Newman has brought together a couple of unlikely bedfellows and, in the process, created uncertainty for some existing reta

Surfing has long been an economic driver to the Margaret River region, but the sport’s impact is increasing further due to the status of the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.

A young Perth job seeker will start a new job today after successfully spruiking his availability on St Georges Terrace.

The peak body representing Australia’s electricity generators, retailers and poles and wire networks has warned changes to WA’s electricity market need to keep new investors in mind.

A Western Australian iron ore industry group has reluctantly mothballed its activities, citing the difficult economic circumstances facing the industry.

FOUR new businesses are seeking to combat the low level of female participation in Western Australia’s trades sector.

WHEN Australia China Business Council Western Australian president Adam Handley met WA Symphony Orchestra chair Janet Holmes a Court in a Qantas lounge a few years ago, their conversation eventuall

More Western Australians are asking for the cancer care provider’s unique model of services.

Sydney-based Gelatissimo is set to crack the Western Australian market, with plans to open a pop-up shop in Perth within months, followed by three cafes.

Sales from Western Australia’s minerals and petroleum industries totalled $114 billion in 2014, up $200 million from 2013, according to the latest industry snapshot from the Department of Mines and Petroleum.

Energy Minister Mike Nahan’s announcement earlier this week of the government’s planned introduction of greater competition to the electricity sector has already spurred the growth prospects of one market entrant.

Western Australian cancer researchers seeking to improve radiation therapy have received a $500,000 grant from BHP Billiton.

A serious incident that occurred at Fortescue Metals Group’s port operations at Port Hedland earlier this week is being investigated.

Doray Minerals will seek to raise a smaller-than-expected amount of capital for its second gold project following yesterday’s announcement the state would leave royalty payments unchanged.

The state government has announced its intention to phase out its $500 million-plus annual electricity subsidy within the next four years, paving the way for deregulation allowing households to buy their electricity and gas from competing suppliers.

An all-female plumbing business, the Plumbettes, is set to expand its operations from its Brisbane base into Western Australia.