Woodside Petroleum Ltd is fast approaching decision time on its giant Pluto gas project, which, if it proceeds, will be the single largest investment in a resource project in Australia’s history.
Woodside is expected to record a small decline in net profit this year, primarily because the company’s fortunes are closely tied to changes in the oil price.
The increasing demand for accommodation in Perth could see the median weekly asking rent for units breach the $300 mark later this year, and even surpass the median rent for houses, according to market analysts Australian Property Monitors.
While the long-awaited expansion of the Wanneroo Central Shopping Centre takes shape, a new retail strip is under construction across the road, which is almost fully leased.
Tenants occupying premium office space in Perth’s central business district have added cause for concern this month following a record $650/square metre net rental review agreement at Central Park.
Competition in Western Australia’s mortgage broking market looks set to intensify this year as three of Australia’s most successful non-bank lenders prepare to open new branches across the state.
The WA ALP conference and Liberal Party's Federal Council meetings allowed for bush telegraph chatter this week, while Catholic Archbishops noted thrice-crowing roosters and the access card was lead out to pasture.
The Parmelia Hilton Perth has been hit with such a demand for its high teas that it has decided to open its kitchen earlier on Sundays to bake scones, prepare delicate little sandwiches and petit fours for guests to indulge in while sipping on cups of hig
Subiaco’s iconic Oriel Brasserie has been forced to push back its planned opening because of what is believed to be delays in getting tradesman and equipment.
Since the Gallop government completely ignored State Scene’s warning in May 2002 to fully monitor lobbying, it’s now an appropriate time to assess the Carpenter government’s just-instituted lobbyists’ register.
Fini Group founder Tony Fini has negotiated a $180 million deal to sell his retirement village portfolio to investment bank Babcock & Brown and prominent retirement village player Primelife Cor
Venture capital managers Rob Newman and Matt Callahan have completed a major restructuring and expansion of their Perth business, which has about $60 million under management.
The appointment of David Robb as Iluka chief executive last August may have been applauded by the investment community, but the positive reception for the man has not translated into support for the stock.
When former Wesfarmers executive, John Pirie, took on the job as chief executive of National Lifestyle Villages Pty Ltd more than two years ago he implemented remarkably similar management strategies to those David Robb is currently utilising at Iluka Res
The founder of Western Australia’s largest privately owned retirement village and aged-care business believes further consolidation is likely as big players seek to maximise profits and smaller players look to exit the sector.
The shortage of parking bays in Perth may worsen before it improves if plans by the City of Perth to demolish its 490-bay Elder Street car park go ahead this year.
It was to be transformed into a $60 million luxury Hilton-branded resort this year, but Coral Bay’s Ningaloo Reef Resort has found a new direction under the ownership of Perth-based Aspen Group.
Not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia may be required to reassess their organisational status if a new policy, developed by national accounting body CPA Australia, is adopted.
Fini Group founder Tony Fini has negotiated a $180 million deal to sell his retirement village portfolio to investment bank Babcock & Brown and prominent retirement village player Primelife Corporation Ltd.
Western Australian not-for-profit organisations are increasingly using the internet to communicate with their supporters and clients, particularly with regard to e-philanthropy and online giving.
It’s quite fitting that the restaurant John Moore and Jason McDonald own is called Blue Waters. After all, the pair spent nearly a decade working on luxury sports yachts owned by wealthy US businessmen, visiting some of the world’s most glamorous location
There were just a handful of wineries in the Mount Barker region when former IT professionals, Ian and Linda Tyrer, established Galafrey Wines 30 years ago.
Ongoing Howard government moves against Australia’s traditional federalist arrangements, through the constant expansion of Canberra’s powers, have been regularly highlighted by State Scene.
