THE City of Perth's contribution to government coffers is often overlooked, according to a report on the economic profile of the city undertaken by the City of Perth in conjunction with the Property Council in WA.The Capital Perth report shows about $2.
PERTH City Council is prepared to discard plot ratio when considering development applications.Council staff had recommended a proposal to demolish 10 residential apartment buildings at 96-104 Terrace Road and 3-8 Burt Way and replace them with two mult
MEDIUM density developments in the central city provide ideal opportunities for foreign investment in Perth's residential fabric for a number of reasons, according to the Capital Perth report.
RISK management needs to be part of the business planning process, says Pricewater-houseCoopers partner Simon Ford.Mr Ford heads the firm's Global Risk Management Solutions practice.“Risk management is best implemented at the planning stage,” he said.
A MINISTRY of Housing forecasting group has tipped WA dwelling commencements will fall 30 per cent in the coming year before recovering some ground in the following year.In the first six-monthly report into the future of the housing industry, the Housin
THE figures tell the story. Claimed job losses of 3000 – from the same industry, most from the same region.One company has downsized from a work force of 500 to about 30 in fewer than two years; down the road another firm employs 40 people compared to
A DISPLAY showing proposals for the development of the Swan River Foreshore will be released to the public on October 15 and October 29 at Point Fraser.Perth City Council staff will discuss the plans with the public.
* THE Holmes a Court Gallery has launched a new exhibition of contemporary Australian prints from Melbourne's Australian Print Workshop entitled ‘People in a Landscape'.
Enough has been said and written about the value of the Aussie dollar.Everyone is aware it has fallen faster than the West Coast Eagles on the AFL ladder this year.Has there been too much exposure about the negative implications of a weak currency?
THERE has been a surge in the number of homes sold for more than $1 million.Acton Consolidation Central managing director Mark Anderson said on average three Perth houses sold each week for more than $1 million.
ORBITAL Engine Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with US company Delphi Automotive Systems to cooperate on the market development and supply of direct fuel injection systems for worldwide automotive applications.
BUILDING a broader member-ship base and increased government lobbying are the challenges facing the Assoc-iation of Consulting Engineers Australia's new WA executive officer, Jennifer Lee.
BREAKDOWNS, 1950s technology and poor street light servicing by Western Power are leaving many residential streets in a dangerous state, says Vincent Mayor John Hyde.“Light failures in Perth's streets are now in plague proportions,” Mr Hyde said.
BUSINESS confidence, which looked like turning the corner in August, has again slumped in September, according to the latest Dun and Bradstreet national Business Expectations Survey.
THE following company personnel changes have been notified to the WA office of the Australian Stock Exchange:PLV Walsh has resigned as Secretary of Kings Minerals Limited.
EVERY few months Perth's media carries a story or two claiming former Labor Premier and one-time Australian Ambassador to Ireland and the Vatican, Brian Burke, has been dabbling, behind-the-scenes, in Labor politics.
MORE than 55 per cent of respondents to the Small Business Development Corporation's Ready Response Network have enjoyed steady business performance since the GST's introduction.
A company with 1,300 employees that has generated exports worth $1 billion during the past five years.Another company that produced the marvellous engineering feat of a 1.6 km tunnel under Northbridge as part of a 6.5 km freeway system.
Aseries which showcases the ingenuity of our business community and provides insights into how businesses can enhance their competitive edge has this week been launched by Business News.
PROSPECTIVE home builders should wait until early 2001 before starting work, according to Hegney Property Valuations general manager Stewart Kestel He said labour costs, which accounted for about 45 per cent of the cost of building a new home, have been s
CONSTRUCTIVE consultations between the Heritage Minister Graham Kierath and the property industry would result in a more balanced approach to the Heritage Bill, according to the Property Council.
