The Howard government was repeatedly attacked for undermining workers' rights, so it is ironic that one of its creations, the Workplace Ombudsman, has become a forceful protector of workers.
The owner of one of Mount Lawley's most popular cafes, Soto, has some projects in the pipeline with the opening of a fully licensed restaurant planned.
Perth coffee afficionados have taken to the city's cafe revival with gusto, patronising the growing number of quirky, local cafes with their strong focus on quality coffee that have popped up in unlikely places.
Azzura Gelati is one of 10 growing Western Australian businesses set to showcase its products at the Food and Hotel Asia 2008 trade event, to be held in Singapore from April 22-25.
The words ‘healthy' and ‘fast-food' aren't often used together, but a new breed of entrepreneur is hoping to change that by combining nutrition with made-to-go servings for a hungry market.
After 15 years in the business, Perth catering company Fingerfood Catering has launched an online catering web site, believed to be the first of its kind in WA.
Mega-trends in the path of human society open up opportunities for investors and present threats, not only to your wealth. History is littered with examples of societies or indeed civilizations which flourished and then perished or withered away.
Popular Leederville Indian restaurant, Latasha's Place, is moving on from its current concept of dining in/ take away eatery to start a cooking studio-cum-deli-cum-take away venue, to be called Latasha's Kitchen.
In a world of increasing specialisation it's perhaps no surprise that there's a high-end market niche developing for one of our society's most ubiquitous products – milk.
Northbridge is building on its reputation for providing authentic, well-priced international cuisine, with a new breed of eateries bringing a fresh flavour to the area, largely in response to the wider demographic changes occurring just outside of the mai
Degustation diners who frequent Jackson's and Star Anise can add a new name to the list of must-go venues on Perth's fine dining scene, with Restaurant Amusé receiving plaudits from the industry at a recent awards ceremony.
Although it's still early days, Perth is starting to develop a ‘laneway culture' of its own, following the lead of the city widely considered to be Australia's cultural capital, Melbourne.
A region-to-region winemaker exchange is about to take place between Western Australia and Washington state in the US, supported by the Wine Industry Association of WA and the Was
The claim that Western Australian shoppers pay less for food and groceries than those in other states where trading hours are not restricted is wrong, says Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief economist John Nicolaou.
Combining a simple idea with a calculated entrepreneurial flair has led the owners of Wembleybased cafe, Mooba, to grow their business concept with the opening of a new store in Subiaco.
We all know someone who can't help throwing chillies in everything they cook or always asking for a side serve of chillies when they order at the restaurant.
The state government's discussion paper outlining the first comprehensive approach to the long-term development of the Western Australian food industry has been released today for public and industry comment.
Veteran of Perth's culinary scene, and the man who claims to have introduced garlic prawns to Perth, Jose Monterrubio, is back in business after a short-lived break.
THE state government has helped to secure major new contracts that will ensure the majority of beef sold to Western Australian consumers in Coles supermarkets is actually produced in WA.
Local whisky lovers will be pleased to know that Western Australia will soon have a label of its own, with the Great Southern Distilling Company to release its first whisky in March.
Someof Perth's top hospitality figures will gather for a feast on February 24 as La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs holds its annual charity brunch and auction, for the benefit of Lifeline WA.
The state government has helped to secure major new contracts that will ensure the majority of beef sold to Western Australian consumers in Coles supermarkets is actually produced in WA.
