WA Innovation, Alinta and more in WA Business News

In this week's hardy copy edition of WA Business News:

Colin Jacoby takes an in-depth look at innovation in Western Australia, with the burgeoning alternative energy market leading the way.

Mark Pownall analyses the brief history of gas giant Alinta, where investors may well be reaping what they sowed with the company's management buy-out.

Mark Beyer looks at the state government's approach to construction and design of the $1.1 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Julie-anne Sprague meets Yarraman Winery director Bill Middleton and Perth restauranteur Ian Love

Janelle Macri finds out how a wine producer combats difficult market and trading conditions.

Emily Piesse analyses the recently passed Independent Contractors Act.

Jenelle Carter inspects a urban rezoning push in North Fremantle's industrial precinct.

Our Book of Lists ranks the top 14 hotels and resorts in Western Australia.

Tim Treadgold asks if Wesfarmers is destined for the knacker's yard.

And Joe Poprzeczny says that Kevin Rudd needs a reality check.

All this and more in this week's edition of WA Business News, available tomorrow.