OPPOSITION revelations that Premier Colin Barnett's chief-of-staff Brian Pontifex is one of Western Australia's best-paid bureaucrats or advisers may have only underscored the value of one the most influential new players in the Liberal state government.
THE power players in Western Australia remain largely unchanged, though the impact of the federal government's resource super profits tax could change the future dynamics of this mix.
THE West Coast Eagles might be having a dreadful season on the field but its success off the field may well lie with the long-term strength of the boardroom, which has not been handicapped by salary caps, draft restrictions or drug scandals.
THE state government expects an almost 70 per cent increase in nominal income from the various public corporations it owns – making them a very important part of balancing the budget in the years approaching the state election.
NEW office developments and demand from the mining sector will result in a finely balanced year for Perth's CBD office market, according to the latest research from analysts CB Richard Ellis.
THE Property Council of Australia says the state government's development plan for Hope Valley's Latitude 32 industrial zone is a good first step to alleviating long-term industrial land shortages, but falls short in addressing short-term needs.
The development of iron ore resources in the Mid West will require incredible cooperation between government, the private sector and local communities.
BY any measure, the Mid West stands on the brink of an unprecedented level of development and investment, as scores of projects across a range of industries – including mining, energy, transport, and science – jostle for pre-eminence.
Swick Mining Services has announced a downgrading of its revenue guidance for the 2009-10 financial year as a result of delays in several drilling programs.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank says it is looking forward to its day in court after law firm Macpherson and Kelly launched a second class action against failed agribusiness investment manager Great Southern.
Aspiring manganese miner Mesa Minerals has cancelled its extraordinary general meeting scheduled for tomorrow after significant shareholder Mighty River International requested resolutions for the meeting be withdrawn.
THE state government's new Office of Land and Housing Supply will have the power to work across other government agencies and local governments to ensure timely delivery of land.
ONE of Western Australia's fastest-growing surveying companies has successfully navigated through the economic downturn, increasing its annual turnover by almost 375 per cent and tripling its staffing levels in recent years.
DEBRA Barber started home-based Online Personal Assistants in May 2008 after deciding against a return to full-time employment following the birth of her second child.
IN just over a decade in the market, Peard Real Estate Group has established itself as one of Perth's most successful locally owned and operated real estate groups.
MORE than a century after opening its first gymnasium on Hay Street, the YMCA has launched a state-of-the-art facility in the Perth central business district.
WESTERN Australia's first liquor store franchise has achieved considerable growth since opening five years ago, after initially attracting fierce opposition from the sector's bigger players.
IN his first outing as treasurer, Premier Colin Barnett sold last week's state budget as one that reins in costs and shares the pain across the community, as increased charges and rising royalties have helped to keep the state's finances in the black.
