Perth Business
Perth route big enough for all: Tiger Airways
TIGER Airways does not see the emergence of AirAsia X as a competitor on the Perth route. Tiger believes the market is big enough to take an additional player.
Logistics firm picks up Perth business
The credit crunch has not slowed logistics and data management company Freightways' ambitious Australian expansion plans. The company yesterday announced that it had acquired Perth-based Access Information Management for A$3.5 million ($4.01 milli...
New roads increase access to Perth’s north-west
The new extension to the Mitchell Freeway coped “fantastically” with its first peak hour traffic after being officially opened yesterday.
Perth Airport increases parking fees ... again
Perth Airport has jacked up car parking fees less than a year after it increased them by as much as 47 per cent.
Perth has cheapest fuel in Oz: FuelWatch
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics said Perth has the cheapest fuel in Australia. For the September quarter, the ABS said the average petrol prices in Perth were "up to six cents a litre cheaper than other major capital cities in...
No South Perth train station until 2013 - PTA
South Perth will not get its long-awaited train station until 2013, the Public Transport Authority has confirmed. Yesterday, the mayor of South Perth called on the new Barnett Government to fast-track the project.
Franchising inquiry snubs Perth
A parliamentary inquiry set up to investigate franchising has snubbed Perth, disappointing WA business people who had hoped to air their grievances. The parliamentary joint committee into the franchising code of conduct was due to hold a public he...
Fujitsu to ‘free cool’ new Perth data centre
Fujitsu has revealed further details of a new multi-million dollar data centre to open in Perth in ‘late 2010’, including the free cooling system it will use.
Busy Perth roads set for makeover
Two of Perth’s busiest arterial roads are set to be redeveloped, with plans to revamp Stirling Highway and a staged makeover of Beaufort Street in Mt Lawley.
Busy Perth roads set for makeover
Two of Perth’s busiest arterial roads are set to be redeveloped, with plans to revamp Stirling Highway and a staged makeover of Beaufort Street in Mt Lawley.
Perth broker acquired by Austbrokers
Perth-based insurance broker SRG Group Pty Ltd has joined the expanding stable of insurance broking network, Austbrokers Holdings Ltd.
Inflation rate in Perth lowest in nation
Perth has recorded an inflation rate rise of one per cent in the September quarter, the smallest increase of all Australian capital cities and territories.
Perth apartment blocks in digital TV survey
Perth apartment and townhouse dwellers will be surveyed in a bid to iron out problems ahead of the nationwide switchover to digital television.
Premier flags delays in construction projects
The Premier, Colin Barnett says no decision has been made about Perth's proposed sports stadium. In the lead up to the election, the former Labor government proposed a multi-purpose stadium be built at Kitchener Park in Subiaco at a cost one more ...
Perth Steakhouse Opens Microbrewery
Perth foreshore venue The Old Brewery has installed an on-site microbrewery and is now selling three kinds of boutique beer on site.
Public funding possible for Perth airport upgrade
The Premier Colin Barnett says the Government may consider contributing some money towards the redevelopment of Perth airport. In May this year, the private owner of the airport, Westralia Airports Corporation, unveiled a billion dollar plan to me...
Finance crisis sees Perth safe sales boom
The global finance crisis has seen safe sales in Perth jump, as locals follow a global trend to keep their valuables within easy reach. With market stocks plummeting, debts looming and the recent take-over of Bank West and the Home and Building So...
Mincor discovers nickel mine extension
Australia's third largest nickel producer Mincor Resources NL has discovered an extension to its Miitel mine, which was its first in Western Australia's mineral-rich Kambalda region.
Palandri liquidators pursue litigation
Liquidators of the failed Palandri Wine Group will pursue litigation in a bid to return up to $45 million to unsecured creditors.
Perth adds Wi-Fi for conference delegates
The Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (PCEC) now offers free access to its Wi-Fi zone for conferences over 200 delegates using a 256kb speed to meet demand.