The ructions that have stirred up international financial markets this year and cast a pall over the global economic outlook would, you might think, make investors and business operators cautious.
Interest rates, labour shortages, material costs and compliance issues are affecting WA's housing industry, yet it's the issue of housing affordability that is front of mind for builders, as Emily Piesse reports.
A mid-year fall in the number of new dwellings bought by first homebuyers was one of the first signs of a softening in Western Australia’s housing market in 2007.
Australian exploration companies are renowned for pursuing opportunities in all corners of the globe, seeking out regions that will give them a competitive edge.
The controversial $200 million facelift planned for Fremantle’s Victoria Quay by property developer ING Real Estate has come up against further opposition, with the City of Fremantle seeking to intervene in a review of the plan by the State Administrative
Progressive CEOs and a more receptive workforce are helping shape a new phenomenon within Western Australian business, according to the state’s peak body for volunteering.
NATIONAL Native Title Council chairman Brian Wyatt said last week’s Noongar Native Title decision demonstrated the deficiencies and unworkability of the Native Title Act.
A $35 million submarine support facility, which accommodates 185 employees managing a 25-year contract to maintain Australia's Collins Class submarine fleet, was officially opened today.
An independent poll commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA shows a record number of Western Australians support removing the current restrictions on shop trading hours.
The Evans & Tate name is set to be removed from the stock exchange boards following a move by a consortium to take control of the listed shell and some its lesser known wine brands.
Litigation funder IMF (Australia) Ltd has scaled up its earnings forecast for the current financial year, advising that its net profit after-tax is expected to be at least $15 million and could be as high as $19 million.
National Native Title Council Chairman, Brian Wyatt, said that last week's Noongar Native Title Decision demonstrates the deficiencies and unworkability of the Native Title Act.
The Howard government was repeatedly attacked for undermining workers’ rights, so it is ironic that one of its creations, the Workplace Ombudsman, has become a forceful protector of workers.
