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WHILE the WA Business News Innovation forum in the January 17 edition provided some interesting debate, opinions expressed in the article ‘Pathway to commercialisation' on university research commerci

As the debate over Perth's new multi-use stadium has demonstrated, AFL wields the most influence of all codes in Western Australian sport, with the state's two clubs among the most financially successful in the national competition.

While the Pilbara might be considered among the world's premier iron ore regions, there is significant iron ore potential in West Africa

The state government has delivered an unusual flurry of major social infrastructure announcements over the past week.

NATIONAL Australia Bank has confirmed Perth's worst kept property secret by announcing it will anchor the new Century City retail/office project, under construction at 100 St Georges Terrace.

The Perth CBD retail property market remains strong with rents up in the December quarter on the previous year, according to research from CB Richard Ellis

The $360 million Mounts Bay foreshore development was given the green light by the government this week, bringing to $2 billion the social infrastructure commitments made by Alan Carpenter in the past week.

FREMANTLE harbour provides a fascinating insight into infrastructure planning. Like many harbours, its location is an accident of geography and history.

Half-year results from Mirvac Group, the Sydney-based property empire run by former Western Australian Greg Paramor, reveal expected future revenues of almost $2.1 billion to be derived from this state, which represents more than a quarter of its resident

I WOULD like to respond to the article ‘The Pathway to Commercialisation' in WA Business News, January 17 edition, and particularly to highlight the key initiatives undertaken by the state government,

Just how lonely is it at the top? Premier Alan Carpenter is at the height of his powers, giving the nod today to almost $400 million in new cultural infrastructure, bringing to $2 billion the commitments in this space in the past week.

The state government has announced the formation of a new Independent Expert Advisory Group to oversee the first round of funding from the $36.5 million Low Emissions Energy Development Fund.

A new hotel is the likely candidate for a site next to Perth Arena indoor stadium which the state government today committed to redevelop at a cost of $9 million.

Premier Alan Carpenter has today committed the state government to nearly $400 million in new infrastructure, including a Dubai-esque redevelopment of the Mounts Bay foreshore on the edge of Perth.

Base metals explorer Coziron Resources Ltd has announced that its proposed joint venture partner PT GALIAN ENDAPAN BUANA has been awarded a lead export licence by the West Sumatra Government.

The state government has invested another $200,000 in Western Australia's tourism industry to help it address the workforce shortage.

Premier Alan Carpenter and lord mayor Lisa Scaffidi have declared the state government's new liquor licensing reforms a success in helping to revitalise the City of Perth.

National Australia Bank has officially confirmed Perth's worst kept property secret by announcing it will anchor the new Century City retail/office project under construction at 100 St Georges Terrace.

Inflation to dog Rudd's first term; ERG clings to Saville's new $15m loan lifeline; WA curbs shopping centre growth, David Jones warns; Market senses Allco management buyout; Food prices rises out of step: regulator

Engineering and property management firm United Group Ltd has booked a 45.7 per cent rise in first half profit and maintained its annual earnings guidance as recent US acquisitions boosted revenue to a record high.

Premier Alan Carpenter has announced that the state government will build a new $1.1 billion multi-purpose outdoor stadium at Kitchener Park in Subiaco by 2016.

Perth-based private equity investor, Viburnum Funds, has supported a group of management and staff led by CEO Nigel Oakey to acquire control of iconic food retail group Dome Coffees from Asia based Navis Capital Partners.

Rio tactics questionned as BHP ploughs on; Ferguson rail risk for Fortescue; NAB rate rise may outstrip Reserve's; Futuris profit hopes hinge on AACo sale; Retread: Scotsman takes the wheel at Coles

Housing and works minister Michelle Roberts was in Albany today to release an afforable housing project at Mt Lockyer, and to open the first major park and sales office at its joint venture Oyster Harbour Development.

The state government has announced an additional funding commitment of $84.7 million to mental health services accross Western Australia, bringing the total extra money it has allocated for mental health since 2004 to $507 million.

The state government is seeking public comment on an informal type of credit known as 'book up'.

Razor gang to cut deeper in second round; Early reform of AWB unlikely; All aboard, WA ponders new inter-city rail link; Rising costs, dollar hit BHP's nickel earnings; Surprise departure hits Mac shares

Developers looking to build eco-friendly commercial offices may soon receive an incentive in the form of a plot ratio bonus, with the City of Perth set to draft an amendment to its planning laws.

Investors who have backed Paul van Saarloos over the past two decades have been on a rocky ride, but the Perth medical entrepreneur is increasingly confident that his current company is on the verge of success.

State Scene recently met a Western Australian federal MP who gives considerable thought to precisely what's happening at senior political ranks.

More than 20 Western Australian companies involved in the mining and mineral services sectors will be participating in one of the world's largest mining conferences this week.

Perth company McRobert Aquaculture Group is planning to substantially expand its fish farming operation at Gingin, taking the company towards its five year goal of becoming a major aquaculture producer in Australia and internationally.