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STEPHEN Edwards looks back on the past decade and tries to put his finger on the key reason for his two-partner law firm's success.

Family businesses, a crucial segment of the economy, face challenges along with other sectors and obstacles unique to their operation.

Shell Australia chair Ann Pickard has dismissed recurring media and analyst speculation the energy giant was considering a renewed tilt at 34 per cent owned rival Woodside Petroleum, potentially in partnership with BHP Billiton.

Cullen Wines, one of the oldest and most revered Margaret River wineries, has beaten more than 10,000 entries in the world's biggest wine show to win the top prize for the world's best chardonnay.

RESIDENTIAL developer Satterley Group has responded to rising demand for residential land in the metropolitan area with the launch of two major new subdivision projects.

WA’s stockmarket-listed property investment firms and developers are predicting a bright outlook for the sector.

SMALL businesses can sometimes struggle to effectively connect with the not-for-profit sector – there may be a lack of focus as to which sector to support, or a feeling the presence of corporate players is overwhelming their contribution.

A burgeoning bakery has been built on strong family foundations. Russell Quinn reports.

It was Kevin Rudd’s leadership style as much as anything else that made his removal as PM inevitable.

Trying to simplify executive remuneration disclosure is unlikely to be successful.

Surging resources sector investment is great for WA, but local industry could be doing better.

THE provision of home-style entertainment options to workers on remote mine sites has become a multi-million dollar business in Western Australia.

BHP Billiton’s $US40bn offer for a Canadian fertiliser maker has a few pundits scratching their heads.

While federal politicians squabble over who gets the keys to the Lodge, WA’s resources industry continues to keep the national economy motoring.

Those suggesting we’ve entered a new era in Australian politics seem to be forgetting the strengths inherent in the current system.

ONE decision has towered over all others in the Western Australian resources sector in recent months – the final go ahead of the giant Gorgon liquefied natural gas project at Barrow Island.

Not that anyone needed reminding, but the federal election clearly showed the divide between east and west is as wide as ever.

WHEN Kevin Rudd announced his plans for a super profits tax on the mining industry in May, local iron ore miners immediately feared it would make financing new projects impossible.

WESTERN Australia remains the undisputed leader of the national oil and gas industry following last year’s approval of the $43 billion Gorgon LNG project on Barrow Island and the imminent start-up of Woodside’s Pluto LNG project near Karratha.

SOARING gold prices above $1,400 per ounce have ensured a steady stream of gold mine developments across Western Australia.

The state’s major engineering outfits have experienced significant staff changes in the last 12 months as the sector stepped out from the gloom of the global financial crisis.

THE narrow win by Liberal candidate Ken Wyatt in the Perth metropolitan seat of Hasluck has swung momentum towards Tony Abbott as negotiations to form a federal government continue.

THE state government will have to provide more incentives for developers to reach density and urban infill targets set in the new state planning framework, Directions 2031 and Beyond, according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

US company Monsanto, best known for developing genetically engineered seed, has taken a 20 per cent minority interest in WA-based cereal breeding company InterGrain.

The uncertainty immediately following last Saturday’s election is cause for celebration ... and concern.

The finance sector needs to be less ambitious for growth and more conscious of risk.

The federal election outcome could improve the quality of government in Australia.

Centamin’s move to the AIM in London last year has put it in the right place to attract British and European investment.

Don’t try and hide if you’re among the undecided 10 per cent come election time; they will find you.

The rise of the Greens nationally and the resurgence of the Nationals in WA has thrown down the gauntlet to the major parties.

THE first major piece of physical hardware for what will become a world-leading supercomputer has been delivered to Murdoch University.

NATIONAL glass recycler Colmax Glass is aiming to increase Western Australia’s glass recycling rates from about 25 per cent to more than 80 per cent within 12 months with the opening of its reprocessing plant in Kewdale.