Noel Dyson

A DECISION to bring Perth’s controversial street markets a step closer has been deferred by the Perth City Council.At its March 23 meeting council was to change its Street Trading Local Law Number 15 to allow the street markets to progress.

RETAILERS are being urged to book shopfitters for renovations or refits well in advance.

PERTH must trade on its natural beauty, WA Tourism Commission CEO Shane Crockett recently told members of the Property Council. Mr Crockett said exit surveys on visitors leaving Perth found overwhelming enthusiasm for the city.

SEVEN consortia have been shortlisted for the right to generate electricity in WA’s Mid-West.

BARRACK Square’s facelift looms as one of the most controversial public works programs in Perth. WA Premier Richard Court wants to build a glass and chrome monolith to house the 18 bells of St Martin in the Fields given to Perth.

THE short-term future looks rosy for Australia’s economy says BIS Shrapnel chief economist Frank Gelber. Dr Gelber told a recent Economic Outlook briefing that Australia faced heady times for the next two years.

WA’S latest TAFE college has opened its doors — in China.The Anhui China Australia TAFE College in Hefei, the capital of the Chinese province of Anhui, is jointly managed by Central TAFE, TAFE International WA and the Anhui Academy of Science and Techno

WEST Perth has become the major alternative office market to the CBD. Located within a kilometre of the CBD fringe, its reputation as a CBD alternative, combined with outgoings and parking efficiencies, makes it attractive.