LOCATED among the colour and movement of Perth's cultural and nightlife hub, the city's 'cultural centre' between William and Beaufort streets stands in stark contrast to the Northbridge strip, particularly after dark.
TEA and scones, coffee and cake - where would civilised society be without them? The latter in particular is something of an institution in egalitarian Perth, which is forging a reputation nation-wide for the quality of its brews.
THE founder of popular Leederville burger bar Retro Betty's, Michael Wiss (pictured), is involved in a legal battle over intellectual property rights with the owners of Retro Betty's Innaloo.
WITH Sunday trading to be open to all Bunbury general retailers next year, some industry groups hope this will bring Perth metropolitan areas a step closer to more flexible trading hours.
A TIGHTENING credit market provided the perfect opportunity for UK-based debtor finance specialist Bibby Financial Services to enter the Western Australian market, opening a Perth office this week.
INTRUSIVE telemarketing phone calls may become a thing of the past if the boundless potential of the search engine used for 85 per cent of internet searches in Australia - Google - can be realised.
AMID the clamour for a more cosmopolitan approach to the café and cuisine culture in Perth, a new CBD venture has opened without much fanfare, but with a whole lot of Melbourne vibe.
A FLURRY of new liquor store openings is one of the key results of 18 months of deregulation, with many new independents appearing in Perth's inner suburban areas competing head-on with the major chains.
ROCHEBARON, Le Caviste de Scey, Occelli Crutin, Serve & Bell St Maure Caprifeuille, Mauri Taleggio, Queso San Simon - surely for even the most dedicated foodie at least one of those names doesn't ring a bell.
