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TUMBLING Australian-dollar oil and gas prices took the wind out of the sails of Western Australia's petroleum producers last financial year, despite the state further cementing its title as the nation's premier petroleum exporter. According to Department

INDUSTRY has called for the creation of an industrial lands redevelopment authority and a $2-3 billion infrastructure fund to facilitate the planning and delivery of industrial land in the metropolitan area.

South Hedland's main street is set for a makeover as part of the state government's $23 million Royalties for Regions project to revitalise the town centre.

Melbourne-based business UXC has been selected to provide a lifestyle and entertainment system for workers on Chevron Australia's Gorgon gas project.

The competition watchdog has agreed to allow DP World Australia and Patrick Stevedores to give preferential treatment to trucks engaging in dual runs in an effort to improve efficiency at the Port of Fremantle.

Several national parks around the state are set to benefit from $20 million in funding from the Royalties for Regions program.

The protracted sell-off of Alinta may be a glimpse into the future for Telstra.

The common ties that bind Australia and India should be remembered as India suffers a Commonwealth Games PR nightmare.

Fourteen years after establishing ineedhits.com, and six years after becoming non-executive chairman, Clay Cook has returned as chief executive of the online marketing business.

Despite major hikes to household expenses, Colin Barnett's first two years as premier of WA have put the government in a secure position.

CORPORATE reputations of mining companies have become increasingly important as society tries to grapple with costs and benefits of producing resources.

WA is having a gold renaissance, with exciting new areas in the far reaches of the state being opened up to exploration.

For whom the bell tolls

Few of the recent successes in the gold sector would be possible without a buoyant gold price to support them.

Australia's first community wind farm is to be built in Mount Barker, providing enough energy for the town when it is completed

Port Bouvard has emerged from its financial strife and is now strongly positioned to commence work at its landmark project, Point Grey. Dan Wilkie reports.

Owner of fast food chain CHOOKS Fresh & Tasty, Steven Hansen, has sold the Perth-born franchise to Red Rooster and Chicken

THE Perth CBD office leasing market is heating up, with top-tier tenants beginning to hunt out new space and upgrade their premises after the recovery of business conditions.

AN industrial site in Canning Vale tenanted by supermarket giant Coles Group is set to become a record transaction for the Perth market, with an expected price tag upwards of $80 million.

It is the enormous sculpture inspired by the story of Saint George slaying the dragon that catches your eye when driving past Perth's newly renovated Saint George's Cathedral.

Walking through the foyer of Central Park this week surrounded by Pilbara art, it is easy to get lost in the colour and not realise the impact exhibitions like Colours of Our Country have on the artists involved.

The hardest thing about running an Indian restaurant in Fremantle is getting the word out that there is more to India than just curry. Dan Wilkie reports.

The origins of modern day supporters of global warming can be traced back to the end of the Cold War.

The time has come to celebrate the achievements of businesses, not burden them with paperwork.

In order to effectively use social media to generate sales, it pays to start at the end.

The rising value of the Australian dollar is a game changer for many businesses in the west.

Balcatta-based Orbital has begun supplying its Liquid Propane Injection system to car manufacturer Holden for its HSV range.

Gold explorer Alchemy Resources has intersected wide intervals of gold mineralisation during an eight-hole RC drilling program at its Magnus Copper-Gold project in the Murchison.

Perth broker State One's online trading service, Amscot Discount Stockbroking has won two awards at the AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon awards.

DESPITE the state government's best efforts to simplify the process, planning and environmental approvals remain a fundamental hurdle in satisfying demand for land.

ACCESS to finance for development projects in Western Australia has not yet recovered from the global financial crisis, according to prominent land developers and industry research.

WITH the state government pushing for nearly half of all new Western Australian houses to be constructed in infill areas, the reality of developing in higher densities is building on smaller blocks.