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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.

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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.

PREMIER Geoff Gallop teamed-up with Queensland and South Australian Labor premiers, Peter Beattie and Mike Rann respectively at the February 1998 Constitutional Convention to argue for an elected Australian head of state to be called president.

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The WA film and TV industry is producing content that is broadcast into lounge rooms around the world. Tracey Cook looks at what is driving the industry's growth and the niche position the WA industry has found in the international market.

AS one of the biggest production companies in Perth, Storyteller Media Group holds the privileged position of being Government funding free since 1994.

WESTERN Australia is becoming increasingly recognised as a place brimming with film, television, animation and production specialists.

WHILE it seems that the whole world is enamoured with cooking shows, Mago Films executive producer Marion Bartsch is not shy of the challenge to make her product stand out in a crowd and is trying her hand at producing a cooking series with a unique...

In the final instalment of the knowledge management series, Vincent Brown attempts to identify key elements local businesses need to consider when looking to implement the practice in their workplaces.

OPTUS Mobile has joined forces with the Western Australian Police Service to launch SMSAssist – an information and enquiries service for the deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired community.

FREMANTLE-BASED Carnegie Corporation has joined forces with Pacific Hydro to develop its wave energy generator technology.

WITH the absence of big name fashion magazines and fashion shows Perth's modelling agencies compete for the work found within the confines of Perth's advertising industry.

WITH less than three weeks to the implementation of the Western Australian Government's energy efficiency housing rating scheme on July 1 the construction industry is bracing itself for significant delays in building application approvals.

In the first of six-part series on commercial development Tracey Cook investigates the Government's new tendering policy.

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In the second instalment of a five-part series on transport logistics, Alison Birrane investigates the role of cargo inspectors in the process.

The sun has set on the 2003 vintage. After taking part in his second consecutive vintage David Pike reports on the trials and tribulations of this season's offerings.

AN OUTBREAK of food poisoning is a major concern for any company in the food processing business, however, one Perth company is confident it has a solution that will revolutionise food processing standards and is selling the technology overseas.

In the second of a four-part series on business tax planning, Mark Beyer looks at the Simplified Tax System.

THE situation occurring in the Western Australian parliament with the Greens (WA) decision, unusually backed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in at least one instance

LARGE proprietary companies have been advised to check whether they need to have their accounts audited.

In the fourth instalment of the Knowledge Management series, Vince Brown investigates key criteria organisations can use to measure the validity and suitability of the range of KM services and products available.

Is the role of CIO gaining in importance in WA? It is an increasingly important role within BankWest. More than 85 per cent of our customer transac

PERTH-based web development company Cube7 has been appointed online media partner for this year's Telstra Rally Australia, beating four other contenders from both WA and interstate.