Business News for Western Australia. Monday August 5. Jessica Taylor reports. Election campaign kicks off. Strait Resources to sell Indonesian mine. Northern Star Resources reports record profit and more.
Business News video update for Friday July 26. Shanna Crispin reports. Kevin Rudd visits WA. Rental growth outperforms home values. Kalgoorlie Mining Company takeover nears completion and more.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has made a pre-election pitch to union members in his first visit to Perth since dramatically reclaiming the leadership of the federal Labor Party last month.
Perth-based energy infrastructure company ATCO Australia has announced it will support two new exhibitions to be presented by indigenous art group Nomad Two Worlds.
'Heroics' needed on major projects – The Aus; 'Red Herrings' irritate judge – The West; Taxes 40pc of new home cost – The West; Prospector's case prompts change to law - The Fin; Wireless networks rise as threat to NBN - The Aus
Bloodletting after Labor farce – The Fin; Walk-on call to non-runner – The Aus; Media packages get the axe – The West; Policy imperils $530m energy funds – The Fin; BJD splits WA pastoralists - The West
Gillard, Rudd in limbo – The Fin; Barnett refuses to rule out merger – The West; Bleak outlook for iron ore as prospects sliced – The Aus; Ultimatum to get NBN on track - The Fin; Retailers to fight union on youth pay rates – The Aus
Federal Labor’s faction leaders need to think carefully before choosing the party’s new leader after what’s likely to be a devastating result in the September poll.
PM: enemy within our big threat – The Aus; BP mulls Browse gas stake – The West; British Airways to cut Qantas ties – The Fin; Barnett in $10m algae plant offer – The West; Goyder to lead G20 business adviser group – The Fin
AS careers go, the journey from corporate lawyer and political staffer to heading a new foundation focused on ending what is called ‘modern slavery’ is clearly an uncommon one.
