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TRADE payments by Australian industry have fallen to an average of 47 days, the lowest level in four years.

FROM humble beginnings in the 1960s, self-made construction baron John Roberts has steered his flagship company, Multiplex, to the pinnacle of the Australian construction industry.

NATIONAL law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth is to follow resources giant Woodside into Perth’s newest premium building, Woodside Plaza at 240 St Georges Terrace.

The fourth Great Wine Estates wine auction will be held on November 22. This unique event for the Western Australian community has established itself as an important catalyst for the promotion of Western Australian wine on the local, national and internat

AS the year winds to an end and the summer break beckons, the thoughts of many turn to family and friends and the festive season.

TEN years ago the newly elected Court-Cowan Government received a report from a team headed by CRA’s former chief, Sir Roderick Carnegie.

Many people like the idea of being their own boss but not all can follow through and make the dream a reality. Noel Dyson investigates how to set up a successful small business.

THE Brockwell Hospitality Investments/Western Plaza Corporation has granted the proponents of the Raine Square Property Trust a month-long extension to raise the minimum $7.5 mill

THE Australian Shareholders Association’s battle against what it sees as inappropriate options packages is not just reserved for monster corporations such as Southcorp.

THE light seems to be shining at the end of the tunnel for the Orbital Engine Corporation.

WITH the Federal Government’s Spam Bill 2003 passed in the House of Representatives last week, Western Australian players remain dubious as to whether it will have any real impact on the problem of spam in Australia.

A RESEARCHER from Edith Cowan University has advised business operators to separate their internal web site from their public site to avoid confusion for users, to make finding information easier and to save thousands of dollars in lost time.

COMPETITION in the local travel guide market will hot up with the release next month of a new publication aimed at the State’s growing backpacking industry.

AS an owner-operator-chef, Neal Jackson has established a formidable reputation in Perth and Bunbury, but it hasn’t been without hard work and some tough lessons.

CLYDE Bevan’s face breaks in to a wry smile when he recalls once saying he would “never own a restaurant because there is no money in it”.

SPECULATION within the State’s development industry suggests the WA Government is considering an infrastructure levy on newly developed blocks similar to that implemented in New South Wales last year.

THE double-brick dwelling has long been a favourite of homebuilders in Western Australia.

Operating a restaurant is about much more than just good food. WA Business News journalist Julie-anne Sprague spoke to Ian Love, Warren Mead, Nic Trimboli, Neal Jackson, Chris Taylor and Umberto Tinelli about the secrets to their success.

THE Department of Agriculture has achieved big financial savings on its way to winning an environmental award for fleet management.

THE Rugby Union World Cup is being hailed as a boon for tourism, a major drawcard for business leaders and an opportunity to sell Australia to a television audience in the billions.

A SURVEY of small business has found that many organisations fail to regularly implement simple debtor management practices.

ABOUT this time last year we published a major feature on the Burrup –depicting the development plans for the North West peninsula as being on a knife edge.

It seems David Pike was a couple of answers short at West Cape Howe winery’s recent ‘Culinary Inquisition’, where he presented some Spanish wines.

COTTEES brand’s Australian owner Cadbury-Schweppes has initiated legal action against O’Connor-based Anchor Foods amid claims of design and trademark  infringement.

WHILE State Scene rarely bothers analysing parliamentary answers there’s always the chance of an exception arising...

IMPLEMENTING a strategic focus and developing greater relevance to the local ICT industry are the major priorities for new Australian Information Industry Association chairman Geoff Harben.

TALK of interest rate rises is sparking concerns about falling sales and increased operating costs, according to the lates Dun and Bradstreet National Business Expectations Survey

COMPETITION in the growing online DVD rental business is set to grow with the entry to the market of a new player in November.

A NOVEL that Edith Cowan University student Danielle Wood wrote for her postgraduate degree in creative writing has earnt her more than a doctorate, which she picked up on Septemb

A PAIR of former used car salesmen who tried their luck in the restaurant game has been responsible for some of Perth’s best-known venues.

BY his own admission Warren Mead is not a sophisticated dresser, but he sure knows how to create good looking and profitable restaurants.

SOUTH Perth dining institution Coco’s is a shining example of how good management can deliver a crowd favourite for more than a decade.