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EXPECTATIONS of a slowdown in property market activity may come to pass, according to Frank Allen, but talk of a “crash” is not on the

Access to telecommunications infrastructure, particularly affordable broadband services, remains a problem for some Western Australian businesses. WA Business News brought together some of the State's key players to discuss the issue. Alison Birrane repor

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LOCAL fleet management firm Easifleet and national operator Commonwealth Fleet Lease are the big winners from new fleet management contracts announced by the State Government.

THE sales team at Channel Seven is preparing to undergo a make over that mirrors in its programming agenda, with the focus of both shifting to a younger market.

IT is fascinating to see our new economic regulator Lyndon Rowe stick up for former independent gas pipelines access regulator Ken Michael's determination regarding pricing arrangements for the Dampier to Bunbury natural gas pipeline.

SIMON Lodge says securing the position of western region advertising manager at Bunnings was a matter of good timing.

THERE are times when a window of opportunity appears only once in a generation.

INFORMATION technology incubator Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR) may soon be without Federal Government funding as Canberra prepares to wind down the Building on IT Strengths (BITS) incubator program.

INDONESIA possesses the potential to formulate a strengthened trading alliance with Australia in the near future, a factor that could be

Restaurant and cafe ‘pioneers' Dario and Lina Cipollini are taking a little time off after the sale of Bravo's. But only a little time, as Julie-anne Sprague reports

RESIDENTIAL property group Pro Property has released a list of the ‘top 10 most desirable attributes' that buyers and investors look at

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THIS year marks something of a coming of age for Scoop Magazine founder David Hogan.

THE owners of independent bookshop Boffins have always done things a little differently, with customers offered a wide range of titles of a technical or specialist nature not available elsewhere.

DEVELOPERS have been advised to engage in negotiations over Aboriginal heritage issues at an early stage in the development process to avoid the possibility of construction delays or prosecution.

THE Satterley Property Group emerged as something of a white knight for Menzies Court two years ago, providing the $30 million worth of

THE State's South West is embracing technology as a means to promote business and tourism in the region.

A touch of magic spice and a focus on quality, authentic food, are just two of the factors behind the success and longevity of a Perth favourite, as Julie-anne Sprague reports.

The past year has been a tough stretch for Chemeq shareholders, but executive chairman Graham Melrose is adamant the company is on the right track. Mark Beyer reports.

UMBERTO Tinelli is all but certain to take over JoJo's River Restaurant in four to eight weeks' time. Mr Tinelli says he is waiting for final settlement, which includes liquor licence transfers.

AS the 10th anniversary of his decision to sell Growth Equities Mutual approaches, WA property investment legend Dick Lester is again contemplating the handover of a business he has founded and grown.

WHILE the official launch of Goundrey's new label, Offspring, isn't until next Wednesday, the new brand is already bringing home awards.

THE mining community may well have lost a good friend during the pre-selection process for the Liberal seat of Tangney.

THE 56-to-54-vote at last Saturday's Liberal Party State Council, confirming the dumping of single term upper house MP Alan Cadby, clears the way for a February State election.

CHEMEQ is expected to ask shareholders for another capital injection this year after being squeezed by rapidly rising costs and delayed sales.

PHARMACEUTICAL company Imugene has become a direct competitor to Chemeq after licensing a new technology developed at the University of Adelaide.

SURPRISINGLY, Perth is home to not one but three Australian Stock Exchange-listed companies developing animal health products to replace the use of antibiotics.

STIRLING Products is the latest Perth company to enter the animal health market, but so far it is better known for boardroom turmoil than any scientific and commercial achievements.

FOLLOWING extensive community consultation, the master plan for the Fremantle Prison Heritage Precinct is awaiting formal approval before redevelopment of the site can get under way.

CAPITAL works projects announced in the State Budget are expected to sustain the strong activity shown in the commercial building sector over the past year.

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