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WOB members in Perth gathered for WA's final WOBMeet of 2024, where guest speakers - NED and Chair Andrea Sutton and CEO Sarah Coleman discussed the relationship between the CEO and Chair and more "epic insights".
METS Ignited Australia general manager Kylah Morrison outlines how the mining industry is driving change to attract and retain the people and skills it needs in the transition to net-zero. Maintaining a strong reputation in the eye of investors and other stakeholders is vital for the strength of any industry.
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Residents will be able to stay in the Pilbara while studying university courses and receive wrap-around educational support from as early as mid-2019 after a "game-changing" universities centre model for the region was awarded critical funding last week.
Aspiring students in the North West are set to have better access to tertiary education as the plan to establish a regional universities centre in the Pilbara has today been awarded $3 million in government funding.
It was a night for the quiet achievers of Karratha's business community at the 2018 Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Excellence Awards, with small companies in sectors such as contracting, hospitality and retail the stars at the event.
WA's top economist has described the economic outlook for the Pilbara as "increasingly optimistic and on the right path to growth", but says rather than another boom the rise is predicted to be moderate and sustained in the coming years.
WA’s big iron ore miners are gearing up to spend $25.5 billion to extend the life of their Pilbara iron ore operations....the mini-iron ore boom promising jobs, growth and a new wave of construction work. Kylah Morrison, Chief Executive Officer, Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry speaks on a Discussion Panel about Revitalisation, growth & development in the region.
Connecting with customers through superlative service, embracing social media and getting comfortable with networking were among the tips local businesspeople received at the Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual Business Bootcamp last week.
Rio Tinto launches new partnership to support more local Pilbara businesses pdf 145 KB Rio Tinto has launched an innovative new partnership with the Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry Western Australia (RCCIWA) to help strengthen more local businesses. The partnership will support and enhance the capabilities of local businesses in the Karratha and the Pilbara inland regions.
The Indonesian Consulate General in Perth and the Pilbara Regional Council have arranged one day official visit for the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia, Mrs. Dewi Gustina Tobing to Karratha, Pilbara on 30th July 2018 which was proven effective and very fruitful.
The City of Karratha, 240km south of Port Hedland, is well-positioned with investment in infrastructure preparing its local business community for sustainable growth, according to Karratha chief executive officer Kylah Morrison.
Momentum for a Pilbara Universities Centre (PUC) is continuing to grow with a PUC Advisory Committee established following unanimous support at stakeholder and community meetings in Karratha at the end of July. Expressions of interest for the committee were opened in August. After GUC Board delibera
ABC Radio's Focus with Nadia Mitsopoulos interviews EcoMag's Shaun Triner as part of an in-depth discussion about the increase in economic activity taking place in Western Australia's north. Kylah Morrison, CEO of the Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce points out that one of the features making the current economic pick-up different from previous cycles, is the...
Is WA in the grip of another mining boom? Several new iron ore mines are on the cards, the gold industry has rebounded and lithium is among a host of new emerging industries.
Local suppliers and contractors will be able to gain better access to major resource companies and government as part of a new industry group formed by the Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Incoming Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Kylah Morrison says she is looking forward to advocating for local businesses during a time of great opportunity in the area.
City of Karratha residents have overwhelmingly rejected a Woodside proposal to build a 700-bed camp for its workers, including long-term operational staff.
RCCIWA chief executive Kitty Prodonovich, KDCCI chief executive John Lally and president Kylah Morrison at the Pilbara Economic Development Conference.
Black Swan August 2014 The Newsletter of Toastmasters District 17 Editor: Judith Allen Editorial Judith Allen District Governor Report Robyn Richards Karratha Toastmasters Club Lizeth Barker The Detective Within Marlene Ward Positive Promotion Premiership Sue Fallon Marvellous Membership Award Leonor Ragan Celebrating Our Achievements Ian Pickens Murdoch Southsiders July Celebrations Elena Mikhaltsevic Plan For...
"An ORIP in Pluto Commissioning guideline that aligned with the Production Division standards and processes was developed so knowledge gained from existing facilities could be shared with groups designing and starting-up new facilities,” says reliability engineer Kylah Morrison. “This guideline will be incorporated into the commissioning and start-up process now being developed by the production readiness and assurance team for all Woodside projects."
BUSINESS WRITING
The importance of spending time working on your business rather than just in it is vital for any business to flourish. The challenge is to make the time to do just that, despite the pressures of everyday life.
There was another big turnout at the second of the Rio Tinto Capability Enhancement Programme workshops last week. The theme, “Perfecting your sales pitch and building your confidence to win more work”, was delivered by public speaking expert and coach Peter Dhu from Corporate Communication Experts.
When Karratha business owner Amanda Ewin's mum passed away earlier this year, it reinforced her decision six years ago to reassess her life. Amanda went from a place of doing to a place of being when she stopped running endlessly from one thing to the next. Instead she began to reprogram her mind to be still. Read more to find out how she did this, and how it has helped her get ahead in business...
Florist Mel Thompson's Red Earth Flowers started off like many small businesses in Australia in that she launched it from her family home surrounded by piles of washing and kids raiding the pantry. Growth in sales prompted Mel to consider a move to a commercially rented space. The decision to move was not made lightly. Read more to find out how Mel justified the move after over six months consideration.
Discussions at the recent Pilbara Pulse Economic Summit show that Karratha’s economy is maturing, according to Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce CEO John Lally. 'Economic diversification a must for the future of the Pilbara' was a key message. Lally recaps the most memorable speakers and outlines important networks that have been developed as a result of this year's Summit.
So you’ve started a website or blog, great! Read on for five tips for writing a website business plan that will get you results.
What I liked most about the Book: - Short Succinct Chapters: with some inspiring takeaways! - Good Contents and Index: this made it very easy to navigate the book, depending on whether you want to read start to finish, select specific chapters, or easily retrieve useful ideas or tips you identify most with.
Travel Writing
Travelling South America with a baby, is it as difficult as it seems. Would you do it? See for yourself why you should travel to South America with a baby.
Self Help / New Age Writing
Published alongside bestselling authors from The Secret (Dr. Fred Alan Wolf and Dr. Joe Vitale), bestselling authors Brian Tracy and Dr. Marilyn Joyce and others. My story about my journey towards success and spirituality by being true to myself, embracing the journey and having fun.
Rather than waiting for a mid-life crisis, I’ve decided to create a “good-life crisis” as Serena Star-Leonard calls it in her latest book How to Retire in 12 Months. My “good-life” crisis is in aid of a lack of contentment in work and life in...
