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Interview dos and don’ts

Be professional, courteous and do your homework — if you don’t, others will.

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Small Business

All Services, G...

PERTH

AAA1 Able Evapo...

0433515694 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Property Manage...

Currambine

All Fixed Up Pr...

0400195810 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Rochelle's French affair

Kim Macdonald talks to the queen of tarts about her growing kingdom.

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When the job takes over

More employees have lost good work-life balance and their health is jeopardised.

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Automotive Rest...

Lilydale

AJS Automotive

AJS Automotive

0422711059 http://www.face... [email protected]

Professional Se...

Sydney

AABakan Glass

0416041612

Advertisers remember to use it carefully

When Australians are on Facebook for an average of 1.7 hours a day and 1.2 million Perth people are active Fac...

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Win over your own saviour

INVESTORS: Three steps to win over your own saviour.

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Helping WA with...

PERTH

Powley Power Services

Powley Power Se...

0403004444 [email protected]

Trades/Services

Bondi

Ampower Electri...

0401813187 http://www.face... [email protected]

Body language key to GOOD TV

Body language guru Allan Pease tells us that there are many non-verbal queues that are equally responsible for...

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Managing with a moratorium

Small and medium enterprises that are struggling to make ends meet are making increasing use of short-term mor...

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See the World T...

Camberwell

Academy of SCUBA

Academy of SCUB...

0398899952 http://www.face... [email protected]

Construction

Merrylands

Amigos Civil Gr...

0415255255

A public listing: the pros and cons

Paladin Energy's John Borshoff tells Kim Macdonald about the ups and downs of public life.

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Take stock in the office

Working long hours and using social media could sabotage your career.

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All aspects of ...

Inner West

AAA Affordable ...

0408601717 [email protected]

Moving/Removals

Auburn

A2A Removals

0421356660 [email protected]

From welder to biz wizard

This high school dropout-turned childcare king tells Kim Macdonald about the lessons he has learnt.

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Franchisees weathering rough economic winds

Franchise operations have emerged as one of the more resilient business models, with the latest figures showin...

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Trades/Services

Dayton

Ambit Energy

0474146742 [email protected]

Commercial Wind...

FREMANTLE

ACG Window Clea...

1300800988 http://www.face... [email protected]

Cashing in with app-titude

Creating a must-have app is a dream for Gen Y. Kim Macdonald examines how to turn the idea into reality.

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Selfie selection a recruiting hit

Computer games and self-made videos are enhancing traditional job interviews.

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Trades/Services

Greenbank

Aspire Electric...

0481768297 [email protected]

Outdoor Deck an...

MAROUBRA

THE DECKSMITH

THE DECKSMITH

0468486290 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Think small to get big results

An inaugural Small Business Day celebrated the success of entrepreneurs in this State and highlighted the impo...

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Crackdown on bullies

New laws give short shrift to workplace bullying. Kim Macdonald reports.

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The Tyre & Whee...

MADDINGTON

A1 Automotive & Tyre Centre

A1 Automotive &...

0894933464 https://www.fac... [email protected]
Embrace the process

Embrace the process

Young jobseekers should brace their nerves before an important interview and follow these simple tips on stayi...

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Surviving in the aftermath

Surviving in the aftermath

Having adequate insurance to rebuild after a disaster is not enough to protect your business.

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Malone makes mark on Perth’s start-up scene

Malone makes mark on Perth’s start-up scene

Michael Malone, the man who founded iiNet, is setting himself up to become an angel investor in Perth’s fledgl...

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Wages Top Expense in Restaurant Industry

Wages Top Expense in Restaurant Industry

According to Restaurant and Catering Australia's 2014 Industry Benchmarking Report the industries wages and st...

  • 8161
Learning leadership

Learning leadership

With mounting evidence employees leave their bosses, not their jobs, recruiting firm Hays advises workers new ...

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At the crossroads

At the crossroads

A niggle that there was more to life than the rat race they were in led these women to shake things up. They t...

  • 116
Retailers told to go mobile for sales success

Retailers told to go mobile for sales success

One in three shoppers prefer to use their smartphone to find additional information rather than ask a store em...

  • 225
Tax tips to avoid becoming ATO target

Tax tips to avoid becoming ATO target

The Australian Taxation Office has released its online guide for tax compliance.

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Bosses run legal minefield

Bosses run legal minefield

Employers are at increasing risk of costly legal action if they fail to properly address mental health issues ...

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Experts share insights on business networking

Experts share insights on business networking

The value of physical and online networking is an essential but often elusive element to developing a business...

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Small farm businesses the main winners

Small farm businesses the main winners

Farmers who run small businesses with a turnover of less than $2 million were the clear winners in the 2015 Fe...

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Camel dairy proposed for WA

Camel dairy proposed for WA

A company backed by WA’s former agriculture minister Kim Chance wants to build Australia’s first commercial ca...

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How to get more than 15 of fame

How to get more than 15 of fame

Kim Macdonald explains how SMEs can build a media profile.

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Peddling big ideas on the net gets Cycliq moving

Peddling big ideas on the net gets Cycliq moving

It has been a whirlwind 18 months for Andrew Hagen and Kingsley Fiegert. The former property developers-turned...

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Getting touched by an angel

Getting touched by an angel

A blend of altruism and love of capitalism drives the State’s angel investors, Kim Macdonald finds.

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Strictness the key to getting paid

Strictness the key to getting paid

Experts tell Kim Macdonald that SMEs should act like the Supernanny over late pay.

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Insider guide to getting finance

Insider guide to getting finance

Getting dependable finance is the Holy Grail for SMEs. Some of WA’s leading bank executives tell Kim Macdonald...

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Does sex sell?

Does sex sell?

Risque advertising can backfire unless it is properly targeted and associated with the right product. Kim Macd...

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Boost for women in trades

Boost for women in trades

A new State Government scheme to get women into trades is a step in the right direction, according to Industry...

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Do your homework

Do your homework

People considering buying a franchise should evaluate everything from their financial position to their abilit...

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Get a cult following

Get a cult following

Everyone has a favourite supermarket. Kim Macdonald discovers why.

  • 3828
The next big thing

The next big thing

Being first to market is a formidable advantage. Kim Macdonald looks at growth industries of the future.

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Big data in reach of minnows

Big data in reach of minnows

The latest trend in marketing is not just for the big boys. Kim Macdonald explains

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Office culture is key

Office culture is key

A positive working environment plays a big role in attracting new staff members, according to Gough Recruitme...

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Getting a gun adviser is money well spent

Getting a gun adviser is money well spent

Choosing a good financial planner is a lot like finding a competent doctor, writes Ben Harvey.

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Poor networks hinder productivity

Poor networks hinder productivity

One of the biggest hurdles to increased agricultural productivity is the lack of a 4G network, inhibiting farm...

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Perfume a pearler of an idea

Perfume a pearler of an idea

Atlas Pearls: The stunning turn-around of a struggling company.

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Putting a brake on bullying

Putting a brake on bullying

Workers lodge complaints against colleagues they deem to be harassing them.

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Maintaining good customer service is essential

Maintaining good customer service is essential

McKenzie Holland a Sales and marketing firm based in Melbourne, offer important customer service advice and ou...

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The Globetrotting Entrepreneur

The Globetrotting Entrepreneur

Kim Macdonald speaks to the man behind a frosty business idea.

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Did you hear the one about . . .

Did you hear the one about . . .

Stand-up comedy, like business, is ruthless. So it makes sense that you can turn a dollar from a good routine....

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Taking care of business

Taking care of business

Generation Y workers, particularly women, are creating their own jobs.

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Retail sector jobs boost

Retail sector jobs boost

Entry of international brands and lower petrol prices improve outlook.

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Is work ruining your sex life?

Is work ruining your sex life?

Are you feeling more frazzled than frisky? Is your idea of a romantic evening a bottle of beer shared with yo...

  • 10512
The long road to restoring trust

The long road to restoring trust

Financial planning confidence debacle: Suffer the battler looking for a financial planner to guide them throug...

  • 10528
Farmers face skilled labour shortage

Farmers face skilled labour shortage

The availability of skilled staff is the biggest issue facing Esperance farmers, according to the South East P...

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High-level skills

High-level skills

A strong construction industry, a shortage of skilled specialists and a demand for digital marketing are among...

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Independent warns peers of turbulent times in retail

Independent warns peers of turbulent times in retail

A part-owner of supermarket Fresh Provisions has warned WA’s independent retailers are in for one of the tough...

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Beyond the boom

Beyond the boom

WA future looks bright.

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Remote corn venture brings sweet returns

Remote corn venture brings sweet returns

Growing sweet corn in the desert is a risky business, but Trandos Farms has been sending truckloads to Perth f...

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Prep for a pay rise

Prep for a pay rise

Six out of 10 Australians are expecting a pay rise this year, according to research by recruitment company Rob...

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Payroll tax hike

Payroll tax hike

Tax slug as Budget dives into the red.

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Maternity skills valuable

Maternity skills valuable

Mums returning to the workforce should include unpaid jobs on their CVs.

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Homes Boom

Homes Boom

Industry struggles to meet demand for tradies.

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Coping with redundancy

Coping with redundancy

An unexpected job loss can be confusing but is also an opportunity for change.

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Mentors lead by example

Mentors lead by example

A strong role model for an apprentice makes all the difference in the early stages.

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Beginning a business

Beginning a business

Franchises offer an established brand and start-up support.

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Nannies in high demand

Nannies in high demand

Daycare facilities are not sufficient for the needs of many working families.

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Part-time guns for hire

Part-time guns for hire

Business experts are hiring out their experience, one job at a time. Kim Macdonald talks to some of the new wa...

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How Inadvertent bullies risk court

How Inadvertent bullies risk court

The definition of bullying is a grey one, an AIM WA human resources forum was told. Kim Macdonald reports.

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Career change an option

Career change an option

It’s never been easier to move jobs and employers want innovative people.

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Franchise code offers clarity on risky issues

Franchise code offers clarity on risky issues

A national Franchising Code of Conduct came into force last month, ensuring greater protection for franchise o...

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WA’s wage equality gap still worst in the nation

WA’s wage equality gap still worst in the nation

WA continues to have the worst pay gap in Australia, with men paid 25 per cent more than women.

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World’s biggest wagyu herd makes way to WA

World’s biggest wagyu herd makes way to WA

WA is set to become home to the world’s biggest herd of full-blood wagyu cattle as part of a $100 million proj...

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A superfast superfood

A superfast superfood

WA’s fledging quinoa industry is growing at an incredible rate as a group of growers continue to unlock the s...

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Tradies on the cusp of a boom

Tradies on the cusp of a boom

The rising cost of a tradesman has barely matched inflation in the past year but rates are likely to jump in t...

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Try to focus on positives

Try to focus on positives

Awkward situations such as a difficult co-worker are often best dealt with face-to-face and informally, say ex...

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Research result a wake-up call

Research result a wake-up call

“The amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more.”– Wilson Mizner

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Entrepreneurs on the outer

Entrepreneurs on the outer

Tradies are like the weather vanes of the economy. They are among the first to feel an upturn, and they tend t...

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Warning to small business

Warning to small business

Kalgoorlie-Boulder business groups are urging small business owners to check regulations before considering op...

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Pitfalls of quick moves

Pitfalls of quick moves

Employers tend to view suspiciously those who consistently change positions

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Local heroes

Local heroes

WA producers and suppliers are the real heroes for Jus Burgers’ Justin Bell, whose outlets in Leederville, Fre...

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Another brick in the wall

Another brick in the wall

Women share the load in the building industry as its workforce ages

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Perth in final 14

Perth in final 14

Perth was named as one of 14 finalists in the international online search to find the world’s seven “wonder” c...

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Home is where the work is

Home is where the work is

Research finds there are pros and cons of clocking in away from the office

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WA's cheapest towns

WA's cheapest towns

Where will you find the lowest house prices in the State?

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Roast turkey could be rare treat at Christmas

Roast turkey could be rare treat at Christmas

Traditional roast turkey may be off the menu at Christmas with a Perth butcher predicting a “turkey fight” for...

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Australians the biggest fraudsters?

Australians the biggest fraudsters?

If you believe a PwC poll, Australia may well be a hotbed of business fraud, with local companies reporting a ...

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Minister calls for cut to Sunday pay rates

Minister calls for cut to Sunday pay rates

Workers at small businesses should have their Sunday and public holiday pay rates cut, according to Small Busi...

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Holy McDelivery

Holy McDelivery

A home-delivered Big Mac was previously restricted to holidays in Bali and the 2am dreams of drunken people bu...

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Keep outside work safe

Keep outside work safe

Loud phone calls and open laptops at the cafe could get you into trouble

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Businesses face worker woes

Businesses face worker woes

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder small business owner has given up on recruiting locals because of issues involving crimin...

  • 19234
Geminids meteor shower 2014

Geminids meteor shower 2014

The 2014 Geminids meteor shower is best viewed in WA skies on December 13 and 14, from 10pm.

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How to shop fair this Christmas

How to shop fair this Christmas

If shopping with a conscience is at the top of your Christmas list this year, the new Fair Trade Shopping Guid...

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Young guns muscle in on big boys

Young guns muscle in on big boys

The battle against the bulge is a First World problem which spawned a fitness and diet industry worth billions...

  • 20451
More choose to start a business at home

More choose to start a business at home

Budding Kalgoorlie-Boulder entrepreneurs are turning to home-based or small businesses to supplement their inc...

  • 20577
Cooking up a raw deal

Cooking up a raw deal

The founder of a WA food firm tells Kim Macdonald she is miffed by the mung-bean myth

  • 20814
All work and no play

All work and no play

We spend longer doing our jobs than people in most developed countries and we can’t do much about it

  • 20874
Race to keep pace hurts mum, dad stores

Race to keep pace hurts mum, dad stores

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Building an online presence

Building an online presence

Most marketing professionals believe that having a website is essential in order to market a business effectiv...

  • 20892
 The tax tips that can get you the big bucks

The tax tips that can get you the big bucks

Small businesses need to be on top of their BAS statements because of a crackdown by the Tax Office, says acco...

  • 20907
The eight steps to finding a planner

The eight steps to finding a planner

The team at The West Australian’s Your Money personal finance section is regularly asked one question. It’s no...

  • 20926
Make sure you're heard

Make sure you're heard

SMEs who find a good telecom package will reap rewards, say the experts.

  • 20945
The rise of life coaching

The rise of life coaching

Across all sectors and company sizes, experts are helping staff focus.

  • 20945
Devil in farm structure detail

Devil in farm structure detail

Children returning to a family farm business should be cautious about immediately taking on directorship roles...

  • 20945
Tax relief for value-adding

Tax relief for value-adding

Primary producers that process or convert their produce could soon be eligible for a whole or partial land tax...

  • 20945
Busy bees go nuts over macadamias

Busy bees go nuts over macadamias

Most Capes residents are recovering from a quiet winter but that’s not the case for Quindalup farmers Chip Yel...

  • 20945
How to impress the bank

How to impress the bank

Small business operators need to understand their personal and financial situation and be prepared to field qu...

  • 20945
Wardrobe sharing spawns Rock Her Frock

Wardrobe sharing spawns Rock Her Frock

A Manjimup woman has started a business in hopes of solving the dilemma about buying a dress and only wearing ...

  • 20945
Passionate Baker takes cafe challenge

Passionate Baker takes cafe challenge

Built at the front of the bakery, the cafe is about five times bigger than the original premises and will incl...

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Woosha talks business

Woosha talks business

Bunbury's business community got a lesson in leadership and the importance of regional sport when West Coast E...

  • 20945
Bridgetown pie prizes a tasty surprise

Bridgetown pie prizes a tasty surprise

Two bronze medals won at the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition were a pleasant surprise for Hansen’s Hot B...

  • 20058
Buying a franchise

Buying a franchise

Do your homework before making the move to franchising.

  • 20945
Food vans replace tuckshops

Food vans replace tuckshops

Mobile food trucks are muscling in on Perth high schools as a replacement for the traditional tuckshop.

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Jewellery passion lures FIFO worker

Jewellery passion lures FIFO worker

Salma El-Batanouny has left behind her high-vis work uniform and the red dirt of Port Hedland in favour of Cla...

  • 26091
Three cheers for WA beers at awards

Three cheers for WA beers at awards

Bassendean-based Nail becomes toast of a burgeoning beverage market after win at Craft Beer Industry Awards.

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Space to grow and thrive

Space to grow and thrive

The concept of shared offices helps transform ideas into business reality.

  • 20945
Hedland Business Centre fills gap

Hedland Business Centre fills gap

Scalable solution for start-ups and professionals to access corporate facilities in the Pilbara.

  • 20945
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