Saskia Pickles
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Perth, WA, Australia
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Bespoke is best for Perth jewellers
Perth-based jewellers Linneys, Rohan Jewellery, Blennerhasset Fine Jewellers, and Vildosola Jewellery Atelier remain committed to local manufacturing, resisting the temptation to lower costs by shifting their operations offshore. → Read More
Financial firm stifled on client data
A local financial services firm has been unable to secure its clients’ data following the failure of its east coast-based execution broker. → Read More
Elip’s fresh take on philanthropy
A unique WA program aims to demystify philanthropy, while making a difference for youth. → Read More
PIAF seeks diversity in art, audiences
The artistic director of the 64th Perth International Arts Festival, Wendy Martin, has found several ways to keep Australia’s longest running cultural festival fresh, with ticket sales already exceeding the 80 per cent box office target several weeks before the event. → Read More
PIAF seeks diversity in art and audiences
The artistic director of the 64th Perth International Arts Festival, Wendy Martin, has found several ways to keep Australia’s longest running cultural festival fresh, with ticket sales already exceeding the 80 per cent box office target with several weeks yet to go. → Read More
WA seeks to partner with EU
The state government has signalled its intentions to proactively support Western Australian companies interested in growing energy commodity exports to Europe and participating in European Union activities. → Read More
Rehab centre planning concern
The future of a not-for-profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre considered among the strictest in Australia is in doubt due to a planning dispute. → Read More
Watpac hit hard by iron ore fall
Watpac has revealed the financial impact of a dispute with BC Iron and declining work at Pluton Resources’ Cockatoo Island project. → Read More
BrainChip shares surge
BrainChip Holdings shares surged upwards 25 per cent today upon news it had developed advanced technology capable of learning, unsupervised, at high speed. → Read More
Eye study looks at lifestyle
The Lions Eye Institute is developing a study aimed at ameliorating high rates of short sightedness among Asians, while at the same time attracting more overseas students to Western Australia’s universities. → Read More
Attitudes drive liveability factor
Two separate UWA studies have unearthed surprising findings about what drives frustrations between drivers and cyclists, and how liveable Perth is (and could be) in terms of ‘walkability’. → Read More
Nahan and power lobby group trade blows
The state government has hit back at a number of claims made by a new power industry lobby group, calling its campaign a scaremongering tactic run by companies seeking to protect their taxpayer-funded incomes. → Read More
Nahan, power lobby group trade blows
The state government has hit back at a number of claims made by a new power industry lobby group, calling its campaign a scaremongering tactic run by companies seeking to protect their taxpayer-funded incomes. → Read More
Nickelore share price doubles on deal
Shares in Perth-based gold and nickel explorer Nickelore doubled in price today after the company announced it would acquire a Brazilian renewable energy provider. → Read More
Barnett warned about power prices
A new lobbying party whose members include large companies seeking to defend market conditions they currently benefit from, has put the state government on notice about its ability to be re-elected, claiming some proposed changes will cost consumers. → Read More
Murdoch course focus on health management
Murdoch University it is seeking to capitalise on WA’s growing health industry with a new course aimed at creating better management and leaders. → Read More
Affordable housing gets green boost
Some of Western Australia’s lowest income residents may soon be able to access solar panels and other energy efficient devices following the announcement of a $250 million national package aimed at improving existing and helping build greener community housing. → Read More
WA youth pessimistic about job market
Young Western Australians are spending up to half the year looking for a job, with many blaming a slowdown in the economy and limited training opportunities. → Read More
Leaders tap into The Big Issue(s)
Local Big Issue vendors showed prominent Perth business leaders and politicians what it’s like to sell the street magazine today as part of a campaign to bring awareness to people who are homeless and disadvantaged. → Read More
Neometals' Chinese partner ups stake
Neometals shares have closed more than 9 per cent higher on news its Mt Marion joint venture partner Jiangxi Ganfeng has exercised its option to acquire an additional 18 per cent in the lithium project for $US27 million. → Read More