UNIVERSITIES worldwide compete for research dollars and recognition to remain viable, and WA’s universities are no exception, advertising internationally to fill academic and executive positions with the best possible talent.
BUSINESS migration agents are expecting a decline in the number of business migration applications following changes to the business skills visa arrangements.
WA is well served by 123 business migration agents, with more than one quarter of Australia’s business migration coming to the State.
And the State’s southern half seems the most popular destination, with both the South West Development Commission...
The increasing popularity of inner-city living brings with it an inevitable conflict between business and residents, particularly regarding entertainment. Julie-anne Sprague investigates the pressure created by the residential squeeze.
HUSBAND and wife team Rick and Clare Ferdinands established this communications software company in 2001, following two years of research and applications development.
ESTABLISHED in 1913, Richard Noble & Company is considered largely responsible for the development of some of Perth’s oldest suburbs, including Bayswater, Maylands and Mount Lawley.
JAH Roc Furniture has won awards every year but one since 1988, when two surfing mates – Gary Bennett and David Paris – acted on their desire to make "legendary" pieces from WA wood, stone and iron.
DOZENS of private sector projects are launched every year in Western Australia. Of all these projects, a select group has received big-ticket financial assistance – $600,000 or more – from the State Government.
THE role of a university vice-chancellor is that of chief executive officer, ultimately responsible for university activities, affecting the quality of life of future generations as well as the immediate prospects of clients.
THE chancellor’s position is an honorary one, but university business expenses are reimbursed. A chancellor confers degrees and diplomas, chairs senate, council or board of governors meetings, and consults and advises the vice-chancellor.
WHILE the growth of Mandurah is good news for many, such rapid growth comes with challenges that, unless carefully managed, can turn a region’s success story into a disaster.
MANDURAH’S close proximity to Perth is proving to be attractive to many working people who are choosing to live in the regional city and commute to Perth.
Many people who might have looked to buy in the northern coastal suburbs of Perth, such as Burns Be
ONCE regarded as a sleepy fishing hamlet, Mandurah has come of age and is charging ahead to become a regional city of note.
As a city, it has capitalised on its unique natural environment.
THE sheer amount of property development occurring around Mandurah is astonishing. Just a casual drive around the city reveals a plethora of construction sites, giving a visual gauge of how much interest there is in this coastal city.
APPLAUDED for its strong focus on public open space and the positive effect it has had on local development, Landcorp’s development of Mandurah Ocean Marina has been met with approval across local government, the property industry, local business and comm
UNDERTREASURER John Langoulant stands head and shoulders above other public servants.
His influence derives in part from simply being head of Treasury and Finance – the man who controls the purse strings.
INFLUENTIAL people in sport are more than just star players or star coaches.
They are people who affect the future of sport in the State through their influence on Government, business and the community.
THE top political advisers are largely aligned with the most influential people in State politics.
In Premier Geoff Gallop’s office the key people are chief of staff Sean Walsh and senior media adviser Kieran Murphy.
WESTERN Australian regulators have been very prominent over the past year.
The agencies on the list all have substantial autonomous power and their decisions can have a profound impact on the business sector.
WHO provides the strategic direction and tactical guidance for WA’s politicians? Political advisers, bureaucrats and organisational allies such as the union movement have a strong influence.
WEST Australian Newspapers chief executive Ian Law has been rated as the most influential person in the WA media.
He is seen as the driving force at the company, wielding far more influence than Brian Rogers, editor of The West Australian.
WESFARMERS managing director Michael Chaney is clearly the most influential business executive in Western Australia.
His influence does not derive simply from running the State’s biggest company.
WITH the Coalition holding power in Canberra and hot favourites to win the next election, the key figures in WA are in the Liberal Party.
The two people who currently wield most influence in the party are Senators Chris Ellison and Ian Campbell.
WITH Labor in power, Unions WA is automatically elevated to a powerful position in policy making.
The relationship between the two groups has not all been plain sailing.
