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NEWCOMER Sensations En Ardross is creating quite a culinary stir at its new home on Ardross Street in Applecross.

In the fourth and final part of the tax planning series, Mark Beyer looks at some of the tax issues that repeatedly trip up business operators.

WHEN it comes to the shopping hours issue none of WA's political parties are worth a crumpet. They either back outdated trading regulations, find excuses not to scrap them or hope the issue goes away.

ONCE regarded as a sleepy fishing hamlet, Mandurah has come of age and is charging ahead to become a regional city of note. As a city, it has capitalised on its unique natural environment.

SOME of you might have noticed Dr Fiona Wood gracing the cover of a magazine that came with an edition of a national newspaper this weekend.

RAPID growth and low staff turnover have meant that local Internet service provider WestNet has outgrown its St Georges Terrace offices and is moving to larger premises in Osborne Park. The new building has been designed by architectural firm Smith and H

In the second of a three-part series on computer hardware, Alison Birrane examines the options for procuring computer equipment in uncertain economic times.

APPLAUDED for its strong focus on public open space and the positive effect it has had on local development, Landcorp's development of Mandurah Ocean Marina has been met with approval across local government, the property industry, local business and comm

MANDURAH'S close proximity to Perth is proving to be attractive to many working people who are choosing to live in the regional city and commute to Perth. Many people who might have looked to buy in the northern coastal suburbs of Perth, such as Burns Be

In the first of a three-part series on computer hardware, Alison Birrane talks to Western Australia-based suppliers in the computer hardware market.

AS the name implies, the miscellaneous group comprises influential and prominent Western Australians who do not fit neatly into any other category.

The new BOCS Ticketing web site will be launched next month and will finalise two years of redevelopment work to the State-owned agency.

INFLUENTIAL people in sport are more than just star players or star coaches. They are people who affect the future of sport in the State through their influence on Government, business and the community.

that Australia has the second highest uptake of e-banking in the Asia Pacific region.

BABY boomers are leading the charge out of the suburbs looking for lifestyle change and with another two-thirds of the baby boomers still to push past 48, lifestyle property development is the industry to be in.

A RECENT report published by Gartner predicts modest growth globally in the personal computer (PC) market, with global economic uncertainty likely to delay a strong recovery in the

DELAYS in the Town Planning Appeals Tribunal process have long been the bugbear of the development industry, however, the appeals tribunal has recently undergone fundamental changes and it appears protracted delays may become a thing of the past.

WEBEX Communications Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. have joined forces to integrate video conferencing with instant messaging, allowing users to hold online meetings and share files.

Burswood Court, 141 Burswood Road, Victoria Park. Modern two-level office building with rear semi-undercover car bays. Space available: Lvl 1 – 210 sqm; and GF – 257 sqm.

A VERY bright spotlight has shone on the lobbying activities of former Labor Premier Brian Burke over the past six months. Along with business partner and former State Government Minister Julian Grill (who also acts on his own for some clients) Mr Burke

A long-awaited gallery and art gallery project is just one of the many happenings in Perth's gastronomic scene. Julie-anne Sprague investigates.

WHO provides the strategic direction and tactical guidance for WA's politicians? Political advisers, bureaucrats and organisational allies such as the union movement have a strong influence.

While facing the ravages of winter, David Pike also discovers some of the hidden treasures that abound in WA's Great Southern.

THE question of who ranks as the most powerful person in State politics is a two-horse race.

In the third of a four-part series on business tax planning, Mark Beyer looks at the new consolidation regime.

THE top political advisers are largely aligned with the most influential people in State politics. In Premier Geoff Gallop's office the key people are chief of staff Sean Walsh and senior media adviser Kieran Murphy.

TAX Commissioner Michael Carmody has signalled a crackdown on the use of service trusts by professional firms such as accountants and lawyers.

THIS week I received an interesting note that started me thinking. The notion it contained was generally against compulsory superannuation.

WITH the Coalition holding power in Canberra and hot favourites to win the next election, the key figures in WA are in the Liberal Party. The two people who currently wield most influence in the party are Senators Chris Ellison and Ian Campbell.

THE Western Australian Government has developed a risk management and public safety awareness campaign for small businesses and community groups.

MARK Beyer's article on the Perth Parking Levy (BN June 5) has the Government “playing down” suggestions that it was considering extending the levy to regional shopping centre

UNDERTREASURER John Langoulant stands head and shoulders above other public servants. His influence derives in part from simply being head of Treasury and Finance – the man who controls the purse strings.