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Shaun Maher's wholesale business Liquid Library celebrated its first year of operation last week.

Western Australia's Labor Party is persisting in slotting State MPs into contests for Federal parliamentary seats.

For Fremantle Arts Centre general manager Tony Bonney, finding the right wine supplier was all about matching culture and brands.

Oceana Gold is planning to re-enter the gold hedge market to help manage the risks associated with developing three new gold mines in New Zealand.

On August 5, an article in WA Business News titled WA Inc link to PRL deal incorrectly stated that Kevin Edwards, a senior adviser to the Burke Government, had been fined $10,000 for his role in the collapse of Rothwells Ltd.

Sparked by recent media commentary about business involvement in the arts, Wesfarmers chief executive Michael Chaney penned this letter as a response.

Whether it is locals or people seeking the sea change lifestyle, there is a range of talented people successfully running businesses in the region.

Draft policy and legislation designed to protect wetlands has drawn strong criticism from industry bodies, which call it yet another intrusion on property rights for which land owners are not being compensated.

The Western Australian government has capped the height of Scarbourough beachfront developments at eight storeys, following the results of a community survey.

Ardross restaurant Piccolo Mondo has been acquired by Scott Bowman who has been busy for the past couple of weeks transforming the former Mediterranean-styled restaurant into one with a much more modern look and a five-star menu.

After nearly five years as Palandri's chief winemaker Tony Carapetis has left the Margaret River winery.

Even though Labor has not released its industrial relations policy, rumours are rife among employers that Australian Workplace Agreements will be abolished. Mark Beyer and Julie-anne Sprague investigate.

In the wake of the Prime Minister's $6 billion weekend spending spree, I couldn't help reflecting on a piece I had read recently on the purchasing power of election promises.

Federal election 2004 will be memorable for several reasons, not least, the clash between the Lying Rodent, Prime Minister John Howard's latest nickname, and the Road Rager, as Liberal Canning MHR, Don Randall, has dubbed Labor leader, Mark Latham.

Labor's education policy is as educationally unsound as it is socially divisive.

Last week's State Scene lifted the veil on the unwitting moves by Premier Geoff Gallop and Energy Minster Eric Ripper that are helping Alinta further tighten its stranglehold over Western Australia's domestic and industrial gas markets.

While Australia's mining industry is facing boom times, there are some concerns. Jim Hawtin reports.

It is not just mining companies riding on the back of a multi-million dollar development boom in Geraldton.

The State's oldest department, originally known in 1829 as the Survey Office of the Swan River Colony, and most recently known as the Department of Land Administration (DOLA), has made the move to a statutory authority.

The owners of one of Perth's newest eateries are hoping to build a reputation for great sandwiches and healthy snacks similar to that of global food retailer Pret A Manger.