It may be some time before a green-star building rating is mandatory for developers, but a number of businesses are getting ahead of the game and refurbishing their offices using
From the satellite imagery it looks almost as big as the town it takes its name from, but the proponents of the 264 hectare Margaret River Estate insist the development will be in keeping with the area.
Recently released images of Multiplex's planned City Square tower, future home of BHP Billiton, have prompted debate on the future direction of building design in Perth.
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has only recently started mining at its Hope Downs iron ore prospect in the Pilbara, but is already advanced in the planning of its next two mines.
Wind turbines on Adelaide Terrace may sound like a futuristic vision for the city, but architecture firm Woodhead is hoping to break new ground with its design for Stockland's Dur
Smaller gold miners in Western Australia are set to capitalise on the soaring gold price, which has not even come close to the real highs of the 1980s.
Briefcase, in another guise, was strident in its opposition to last year's private equity bid for Australia's major airline and former national carrier, Qantas.
Degustation diners who frequent Jackson's and Star Anise can add a new name to the list of must-go venues on Perth's fine dining scene, with Restaurant Amusé receiving plaudits from the industry at a recent awards ceremony.
The impending mutualisation of GESB, the Government Employees Superannuation Board, has allowed me to dig into a few areas that I haven't touched before.
Western Australia may have failed to register on the radars of the low-cost carrier airlines to the level witnessed in the eastern states, but Tourism WA's new head of aviation development is determined to take advantage of this rapidly growing segment.
Australia's population growth rate has risen to the highest level in 18 years and Western Australia is leading the way with growth of 2.35 per cent in the year to Sepetmber 2007.
In his latest report, state auditor general Colin Murphy has looked into the licensing of security workers and the disposal of government computer hardware.
The global study from Resources Global Professionals released today reveals that 82 per cent of global human resources leaders believe the 'war for talent' is a key and enduring business issue for the next decade and beyond - yet most do not have a clear
Iluka Resources Ltd confirmed today that it completed the institutional component of its 4 for 7 pro-rata accelerated renounceable entitlement offer as shareholders took up their full entitlement in the $353 million rights issue.
Apex Minerals NL announced today that it has successfully completed a $62 million placement to be used to fund the company's program to resume gold production at the Wiluna Gold Mine by the end of 2008.
Monarch Gold Mining Ltd said today that it is well advanced with arrangements for the recently announced $65 million acquisition of the Mount Magnet Gold Operations, and that it is ready to get started with the exploration when it takes possession next mo
Perth will be the first Australian city to access Google Transit, an online mapping site available within weeks, which will enable people to look up travel directions and businesses listings in the area.
Perth company Pol Valley Energy Ltd and Italian energy company Edison have negotiated a joint venture agreement to settle a dispute over development of gas fields in northern Italy.
The state government has agreed to widen the powers of the Corruption and Crime Commission following a planned review, despite strong criticism of the corruption watchdog by its Parliamentary Inspector Malcolm McCusker QC.
Following Swan Hills backbencher Jaye Radisich's announcement last week, WA Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale is the second female Labor MP to announce her resignation from parliament, effective from the next state election.
