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Centro Properties Group, which owns 19 shopping centres in WA, says the competitive market process it's initiated to determine the group's future might result in any of a range of results, ranging from asset sales to change of control of the group.

The owner of the Red Rooster and Chicken Treat fast food chains has reported its third successiuve annual loss, and also revealed the price it paid to acquire 40 CHOOKS stores.

Sphere Minerals has changed its board after a takeover offer by Xstrata became unconditional.

Emerging iron ore producer Brockman Resources has urged shareholders to reject a $932 million takeover bid by Hong Kong listed Wah Nam.

Perth-based Bathurst Resources has agreed to pay $35 million to buy another coal project in New Zealand's Buller region.

Marilynne Paspaley's Pinctada Hotels and Resorts has been named the preferred proponent to build a new hotel on Rottnest Island, beating a rival proposal from Karma Resorts.

West Leederville-based St George Mining has completed a $4 million Initial Public Offering and expects to list on the Australian Securities Exchange later this week.

Norwegian fertiliser giant Yara has lifted the veil on its concerns about the financial dealings of Burrup Holdings, controlled by Indian business couple Pankaj and Radhika Oswal, in a hearing of the Federal Court in Perth.

Shareholders in Empire Beer could soon find themselves the owners of car park technology company Meter Eye after Empire announced plans to acquire the New Zealand-based company for an undisclosed amount.

Westpac and National Australia Bank have joined the ANZ and Commonwealth in lifting their lending rate above the official rate rise of 0.25 of a percentage point.

Hong Kong listed Wah Nam International has launched a conditional off market takeover offer for emerging iron ore producers Brockman Resources and FerrAus valued at about $1.2 billion.

ROBUST economic conditions and pricing opportunities have seen Western Australia's commercial and industrial property sectors at the forefront of a global property recovery, according to industry research.

OVERSUPPLY in Perth's residential property market has seen it emerge as the weakest performing in the nation, according to median price analysis.

A SURGE in demand for short stay accommodation in York has given investors the opportunity to buy into heritage property Settlers House, which has recently undergone a $7 million expansion, taking it from 18 to 88 units.

FOR the past two years Ashley Read has been helping to run the business his parents, Brian and Coral Read, operated for almost five decades.

Describing a sector by what it is not is not just inaccurate but counter-productive and damaging to the general representation of the sector.

A French patisserie in the heart of Perth is introducing traditional Gallic delights to the city. Natalie Gerritsen reports.

Community organisation Green Skills has won the overall award at the WA Environment Awards.

How ironic John Howard's book is titled Lazarus Rising, when it was the former PM who brought the Liberal Party to its knees.

The community sector and the state government are working collaboratively to create major change in the provision of community services.

Governments would be foolish to ignore the threat to the Australian economy posed by mineral development in West Africa.

THE Economic Audit Committee's recommendations for community services are expected to bring about major changes to the way the sector operates.

Diversity in the business world is surprisingly rich and one of the sector's great strengths.

Changing government policy is a tedious process and the ensuing bureaucracy requires patience.

Falling property prices in WA won't last as the resources boom gets into full swing.

Indigenous tourism leaders are hopeful a funding boost for the sector will raise the level of professionalism of its operators. Aimée Sargent reports.

If any business sector is profitable we congratulate it and buy more shares. Why should banks be any different?

A commitment to its original vision paired with a conservative budget has kept the Perth Festival in business.

Troy Buswell's likely return to state cabinet will require someone to stand aside. But who?

I'M not sure if you've noticed, but the Great Southern has been producing some blindingly good cabernets over the last few years. There is talk around the traps that they may even be challenging Margaret River for the title of best cabernet region.

TRAVEL TALK with Bruno Camarri - consultant, Freehills

RETURNING to Perth for a second year after an eight-year hiatus until 2009, the Australia Cup has overcome funding difficulties and secured the support of key sponsors Sunseeker and the City of Perth for its 2010 event, held on the Swan River later this m