Shannon McKenzie

GOVERNMENT charges account for one third of operating costs in Perth commercial offices, accord-ing to a WA Property Council survey.

FORGET the golden soils. Savvy farmers are now turning to the deep blue for inspiration.The WA aquaculture industry is on the edge of a massive boom period, with global demand for seafood delicacies higher than ever.

AN outdoor cinema, grassed amphitheatre and aquatic playground may soon be found along Scarborough Beach as part of the City of Stirling’s bid to revitalise the area in the heart of the Sunset Coast.

IN the ever-changing world of e-commerce, more and more busi-nesses are scrambling to get online and banks must continually re-invent their services to stay in step.

THE Kimberley’s Panton Sill project is set to be Australia’s first platinum mine with backers predicting the valuable ores could be exported by 2003.

WITH office vacancy levels in premium locations at a 20-year low, CBD businesses have been left with the option of paying up or moving out.

BUSINESS is clamouring to rub shoulders with the newcomers in the seat of WA’s political power, with the minority parties attracting an unprecedented level of attention.

A $3.5 million development is spearheading a sharp rise in the profile of inner city suburb Mt Hawthorn, formerly known as the “poor man’s Mt Lawley”.

CONSTRUCTION on a multi-million dollar office and retail development planned to revitalise the western end of Wellington Street is expected to start within weeks.

WESTERN Australia’s first private port proposal has yet to win the full support of Kwinana industries and businesses, despite the massive economic benefits predicted by proponents, James Point Pty Ltd.

HARRIS Scarfe would be more than willing to step in to fill the gap if retail giant David Jones pulls out of Rockingham City Shopping Centre.