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Norwegian fertiliser giant Yara has lifted the veil on its concerns about the financial dealings of Burrup Holdings, controlled by Indian business couple Pankaj and Radhika Oswal, in a hearing of the Federal Court in Perth.

Shareholders in Empire Beer could soon find themselves the owners of car park technology company Meter Eye after Empire announced plans to acquire the New Zealand-based company for an undisclosed amount.

Westpac and National Australia Bank have joined the ANZ and Commonwealth in lifting their lending rate above the official rate rise of 0.25 of a percentage point.

Hong Kong listed Wah Nam International has launched a conditional off market takeover offer for emerging iron ore producers Brockman Resources and FerrAus valued at about $1.2 billion.

ROBUST economic conditions and pricing opportunities have seen Western Australia's commercial and industrial property sectors at the forefront of a global property recovery, according to industry research.

OVERSUPPLY in Perth's residential property market has seen it emerge as the weakest performing in the nation, according to median price analysis.

A SURGE in demand for short stay accommodation in York has given investors the opportunity to buy into heritage property Settlers House, which has recently undergone a $7 million expansion, taking it from 18 to 88 units.

FOR the past two years Ashley Read has been helping to run the business his parents, Brian and Coral Read, operated for almost five decades.

Describing a sector by what it is not is not just inaccurate but counter-productive and damaging to the general representation of the sector.

A French patisserie in the heart of Perth is introducing traditional Gallic delights to the city. Natalie Gerritsen reports.

Community organisation Green Skills has won the overall award at the WA Environment Awards.

How ironic John Howard's book is titled Lazarus Rising, when it was the former PM who brought the Liberal Party to its knees.

The community sector and the state government are working collaboratively to create major change in the provision of community services.

Governments would be foolish to ignore the threat to the Australian economy posed by mineral development in West Africa.

THE Economic Audit Committee's recommendations for community services are expected to bring about major changes to the way the sector operates.

Diversity in the business world is surprisingly rich and one of the sector's great strengths.

Changing government policy is a tedious process and the ensuing bureaucracy requires patience.

Falling property prices in WA won't last as the resources boom gets into full swing.

Indigenous tourism leaders are hopeful a funding boost for the sector will raise the level of professionalism of its operators. Aimée Sargent reports.

If any business sector is profitable we congratulate it and buy more shares. Why should banks be any different?

A commitment to its original vision paired with a conservative budget has kept the Perth Festival in business.

Troy Buswell's likely return to state cabinet will require someone to stand aside. But who?

I'M not sure if you've noticed, but the Great Southern has been producing some blindingly good cabernets over the last few years. There is talk around the traps that they may even be challenging Margaret River for the title of best cabernet region.

TRAVEL TALK with Bruno Camarri - consultant, Freehills

RETURNING to Perth for a second year after an eight-year hiatus until 2009, the Australia Cup has overcome funding difficulties and secured the support of key sponsors Sunseeker and the City of Perth for its 2010 event, held on the Swan River later this m

NATIONAL affordable housing provider Community Housing Limited has pledged to improve the service and maintenance of 273 state-owned dwellings in the East Kimberley, and ultimately provide permanent employment for indigenous locals through the expansion o

Australian Securities and Investments Commission chairman Tony D'Aloisio expects lenders will review their practices and fees after the corporate watchdog released guidance on mortgage early termination fees.

ANZ has become the second major banking group to increase interest rates on housing and business loans by substantially more than the rise in official interest rates.

Home loan approvals in Western Australia bucked the national trend in September increasing 5.5 per cent compared to the national figure of 1.3 per cent.

Gindalbie Metals says it may produce its first iron ore earlier than its targeted date of mid-2011 and is set to reap strong margins for the bulk commodity.

The state government says a significant milestone has been reached with the completion of the 200th regional home for government employees funded under the Royalties for Regional scheme.

Premier Colin Barnett says he has received an assurance from Royal Dutch Shell that it will not sell down its remaining 24 per cent stake in Woodside Petroleum for the foreseeable future.