THE buoyant economic conditions that prompted the recent wave of new retail developments in the Perth CBD are starting to turn, and while inquiries from retailers remain strong, a downturn in retail spending may dampen demand.
WHILE much of the focus on the new state government’s advisers has been on the newcomers from Canberra, most of the key players are locals, many with experience from the previous Liberal government of
IF media attention and headlines are anything to go by, then Brendon Grylls is very much the most influential of the new ministry surrounding Premier Colin Barnett.
THERE has been an intense focus in recent weeks on the impact of global financial trends on Western Australia's economic prospects but recent policy decisions have highlighted the equally important impact of government.
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ONE of Perth's best known restaurateurs Albasio La Pegna is to take over premises formerly occupied by the iconic Bellissimo Cafe which he founded almost two decades ago on Bay View Terrace in Claremont.
RAPID Crushing & Screening Contractors' response to an emergency call earlier this year provided founder Neil Irvine with a good indication of just how far his company had come during the past 30 years.
LAST week, as global stock markets performed a swan dive in a grindingly painful bear market, Briefcase became increasingly angry at the market's bad behaviour.
MALAYSIA is becoming a destination of choice for Western Australia's goods and services, especially agriculture, and with significant development of the country's southern region in the pipeline, future export prospects are getting brighter.
THE global financial crisis continues to take its toll on the construction industry, with more than half of the state's builders indicating they will be reducing subcontractor numbers in the next 12 months.
WINNING an award can be a good way to get a business known and increase of customers; but White Salt owners Tim and Claire Leech say it's also a great staff retention tool.
The state opposition has called the Liberal government insensitive after Premier Colin Barnett confirmed he was considering scrapping plans to name the new Northbridge theatre after actor Heath Ledger.
Premier Colin Barnett is on a rebuilding rampage, today suggesting the $500 million Perth museum, slated for a new home at the East Perth Power Station, be reconstructed at its current Northbridge home.
RBA races to rescue of plunging dollar; Japan shares hit 26-year low; More funds put in deep freeze; Tougher lobster laws to lift prices; Miners cut costs as metals plummet
Peter Shergold, John Langoulant and Cathy Nance have been named in the state government's economic audit group that will review the operation and financial performance of the public sector.
Premier Colin Barnett has outlined the state government's top infrastructure priorities in a submission to the federal government's Infrastructure Australia fund.
A handful of Perth companies, Macmahon Holdings Ltd, Monadelphous Group Ltd and Nomad Building Solutions Ltd, have had their recommendations changed by analysts at brokerage Hartleys.
The state's largest credit society, Police & Nurses Credit Society, has pledged it will pass on in full any rate cut made by the Reserve Bank of Australia at its upcoming November meeting.
Aussie dollar hammered as market prepares for another fall; Jobs to go as CBA swings the axe; Toymaker faces cash crunch, pair quit; US looks to fix ailing insurers; Funds call for guarantee
West Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group Ltd says it is working to replace its existing network of finance providers after major financier GMAC Finance Services withdrew from the local market due to the global credit squeeze.
The state's business lobby group is urging the federal government to come to Western Australia to discuss the impact of the global turmoil on local business and industry.
