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IT’S finally happening, and it’s happening much earlier than expected. But in politics nothing’s lost by getting things out of the way sooner rather than later.

WESTERN Australian-based multi-platform real estate agency Asset Domain has merged with Dempsey Real Estate to create an integrated real estate company specialising in the top-end property market.

IT’S easy when you spend a short time away from Perth to find the grass is greener elsewhere, especially when you are on holidays.

AFTER a decade of stagnation the industrial property market is experiencing a strong upturn and rental growth is tipped to be on the horizon.

THE City of Perth has launched a program of financial incentives to encourage conservation of heritage places.

LONG overlooked by local investors, the seaside town of Geraldton is attracting the attention of investors around Australia.

salaries in Western Australia’s information technology sector are increasing on the back of an industry turnaround.

LESS than 15 per cent of information technology university graduates are women, according to figures from the tertiary education sector.

WESTERN Australian ICT organisations, in conjunction with the State Government, are planning a joint study into the needs of ICT employers with regards to graduates and employee tra

The selection of fine, international wines available to Perth connoisseurs and quaffers is set to increase when a new retail outlet opens in Wembley, as Julie-anne Sprague reports.

CLYDE and Lesley Bevan are close to appointing a head chef to take over the reigns from Andy Henderson, who is leaving Friend’s at the end of the month.

THERE is still room for businesses to get a piece of the action in the Foodbank Charity Golf Classic to be held at Lake Karrinyup Country Club on March 26.

Almost $8 billion worth of defence spending is coming up in the next 10 years and WA appears ideally positioned to secure a large portion of that, as Noel Dyson reports.

ONE of the Western Australian Government’s major aims is to see local industries involved in the defence sector export their expertise.

A PROPOSAL to consolidate the number of defence contractors from four to one or two could pose major concerns for the subcontractors that service the industry.

COMPETITION in Perth’s home and lifestyle expo market has stepped up a gear following last year’s decision by Consolidated Business Media to re-enter the sector.

A NEW report from BIS Shrapnel has forecast strong construction levels over the next three to four years, peaking in 2006-07.

ONLINE stockbroking firm and provider of complementary financial services, Australian Investment Exchange, formerly known as Sanford Securities, will relocate into the former Hartleys tenancy at 141 St Georges Terrace.

THE recently launched joint State and Federal government National Broadband Strategy has received a lukewarm reception from industry observers.

CREATIVE prowess helped The Brand Agency get over the line against rival 303 Advertising to win the agency of the year title at the Campaign Brief Awards held last week.

GROWING numbers of Labor and Greens activists are concerned that the Gallop Government is the weakest link in Labor’s current hegemony over all States and Territories.

I HAVE been doing as much analysis of the free trade agreement with the US as possible and I simply can’t understand the objections that are arising from vested interests around the country, led by sugar growers.

WA’S Internet service providers have continued their criticism of Telstra for alleged anti-competitive behaviour despite the telco responding to regulatory and market pressure to cut its wholesale prices.

JOB sentiment in Western Australia’s information communication technology sector has been buoyed by two separate reports indicating a significant improvement in the employment levels for ICT professionals.

LISTED mortgage provider Homeloans Ltd will launch a new national campaign this month featuring television and radio spots, and outdoor advertising.

INFOMERCIALS are gaining acceptance as a credible marketing medium according to Ron Reddingius, executive producer of advertorial program, Home in WA.

Star Anise owner David Coomer nearly took his culinary skills back home to the east coast after a series of less-than-satisfactory work experiences, as Julie-anne Sprague reports.

COUNTRY Road Café chef and owner Naomi Putland has released a cookbook featuring some well-loved contemporary dishes.

LISTED property developer Multiplex has entered into discussions with the East Perth Redevelopment Authority over its ambitious $50 million plus redevelopment proposal for the defunct Perth Entertainment Centre.

An informal WA Business News survey has found widespread concern about the aggressive tactics of the Office of State Revenue. Mark Beyer reports.

THE head of Perth-based resource information distributor Intierra says the upturn in the resources sector is starting to flow through to the local exploration industry.

HOW things change in a week.