The proposed mining tax was never going to be a winner in WA, and Liberal Party coffers are evidence of that, with the local branch kicking-in $1 million for the federal campaign.
BIODYNAMICS in the vineyard is a system of farming reliant on the cycles of the moon and mystical preparations buried in a cow's horn in the vineyard according to celestial indicators.
DEMAND for industrial land in Perth has been tipped to rise ahead of the resources sector's next growth cycle, while a shortage of supply is expected to increase upwards pressure on industrial rents and land values throughout this year and next.
BOUTIQUE architecture and design firm Baltinas Architects says its commitment to original, modern design is not an attempt just to be noticed in the market, but is instead reflective of the opportunities on offer throughout the metropolitan area.
CORPORATE social responsibility has become embedded in the cultures of many Western Australian businesses and those operating in the state. But what makes a partnership attractive to both the corporate sector and not-for-profit parties?
Following three tough months Wesfarmers and the state's miners helped the market capitalisation of Western Australian listed companies, which comprise the Deloitte WA Index, to bounce 5.3 per cent higher in July to $148.4 billion.
Time is money, but research takes time. It's the paradox facing innovative entrepreneurs across the state attempting to source capital to commercialise their ideas.
MORE than two years after the federal government axed its Commercial Ready program, the innovation sector is still waiting for stability and certainty of government support.
A RECENT industry analysis of the apartment development market in Western Australia has found finance and construction constraints will reduce the current supply of apartments by 85 per cent by 2013.
RAPID growth in Western Australia's far north is proving fruitful for Perth building companies such as Doric Constructions, Nomad Building Solutions, Aussie Portables and BGC.
PERTH'S CBD office market could soon return to a state of extremely low or zero vacancy rates, as increasing demand from the resources sector combines with a lack of new office construction, the Property Council of Australia has warned.
EARLY parenting support organisation Ngala was established in 1890 amid international economic uncertainty while, in Western Australia, there was a rush to the goldfields of Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie.
State governments of both political persuasions have a poor record when it comes to costing major projects, and the Perth Waterfront looks like following the trend.
The state government has chosen Knutsford consortium, including Fini Group, Georgiou Capital and Mainpart Holdings, to partner LandCorp to develop a former industrial site near Fremantle into a residential precinct.
Perth company AnaeCo has announced Infrastructure Fund Manager, Palisade Investment Partners, has given in-principle approval to fund construction of an expanded waste treatment facility at Shenton Park.
Apex Minerals has successfully completed a $5 million capital raising through a share placement to institutional and sophisticated investors to fund operational improvements at its Wiluna gold project.
While Colin Barnett is pleased with federal Labor's $480 million commitment to the Perth Gateway Project, he remains opposed to the tax that will be levied to provide the funds.
While those starting an independent business may be flying solo with little support, an often-quoted bonus of the franchise system is the pre-existing infrastructure.
