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Some possible applications of a RSPT-style regime could have far-reaching effects for the economy.

NEW Zealand-based contracting group Fulton Hogan is aiming to boost its market share in Western Australia after buying out its joint venture partners and rebranding its local operations.

As the Western Australian commercial construction industry heads towards the end of a boom period, the major players are spreading their wings in search of the big jobs.

TWO years ago, Perth’s skyline was littered with cranes and the city was in the midst of a commercial office construction boom.

IT is without a doubt the largest construction site in metropolitan Perth, sprawling over an area three times the size of Subiaco Oval.

AN array of government-funded building projects, including theatres, Tafe colleges and police centres is boosting the order books of construction firms in Western Australia.

THIS year’s state budget provided a number of highlights for Western Australia’s sporting diehards.

Auditor General Colin Murphy says urgent action needs to be taken to avoid further cost blowouts or time delays on the $1.76 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital project.

West Perth-based Green Rock has signed an agreement with the University of Western Australia to use geothermal energy to cool and heat commercial buildings.

Apex Minerals has appointed Resolute Mining general manager Allan King as chief operating officer.

The ASX Appeal Tribunal has overturned the Exchange's earlier decision to ban the relisting of shares in two Tony Sage companies, International Petroleum and Global Iron.

The Western Australian arm of national construction giant Probuild has been named preferred builder to take over from Salta Constructions at stalled high-rise office tower Raine Square.

Advanced materials company Quickstep Holdings has announced plans to set up a US base in an effort to target and secure defence and aerospace contracts.

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd need only speak to Grange Resources managing director Russell Clark for a first-hand account of how the proposed resource super profits is already affecting the mining industry.

Seven weeks on, the controversy over the resource super profits tax continues to run hot.

ROBBING Peter to pay Paul is a time-honoured tradition in politics.

Foreign mine owners might be better off making a loss under the proposed super profits tax.

After years of crying poor the regions are now flush with government largesse, none more so than Pilbara.

A little confidence goes a long way when it comes to business.

More major events may help grow the state economy but reduced recurrent funding only adds to the challenge. Russell Quinn reports.

Kevin Rudd’s working hard to do himself out of a job.

Glenn Bettridge has put his heart and soul into the restoration of some spectacular historic vessels.

SEVERAL Perth hotels are upgrading bars, cellars, lounges and business centres while launching extensive refurbishment programs to attract the growing leisure and corporate markets.

BORDEAUX in France is the birthplace of cabernet-based reds.

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HOUSING Minister Bill Marmion is getting set to release a “significant” number of lots in order to ensure adequate short-term land supply for housing.

THE City of Perth has put owners of neglected and vacant buildings in Northbridge on notice, warning them to put redevelopment plans in place or risk having to tear the buildings down.

THE state government will use its reorganisation of office leasing commitments to underpin the development of activity centres under the state planning framework, Directions 2031.

DIFFICULT as it may be for Western Australian artists to use Perth as a launching pad for a career on the international stage, the challenge is even greater for those in remote and regional communities.

A bakery franchise was a key ingredient in Mash Brewing’s business plan. Aimée Sargent reports

Australia’s rural woman of the year, Sue Middleton, often swaps pig farming for bioenergy and community development.

SARACEN Properties is aiming to sign up a new builder this month for its stalled commercial office tower Raine Square, which has been shut down for the past few months.