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If one building summarised the modern evolution of Perth's business district, then 1 Adelaide Terrace, which sold last week for $87 million, could well be it.

Western Australia's resources boom continues to put pressure on Perth's commercial office space market, according to the Property Council of Australia WA.

Western Australia has the lowest rate of housing affordability in the nation, according to a new study by the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

The state government has revealed plans to increase rental housing supply in the inner city by using investment from superannuation funds and property trusts to redevelop four sites in Northbridge.

Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi are a long way from Perth, but they are the names of African countries that should be burning deeply into the conscience of Western Australia'

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy is planning a $25 million redevelopment of its Sir David Brand centre in Coolbinia, as part of a move by the organisation to modernise its image and upgrade services.

Housing affordability is a political hot button at the moment, but visiting American public policy guru Wendell Cox believes we've only got ourselves to blame.

Ian and Tricia Tassell are supposed to be retired, but given they refer to themselves as Mr and Mrs Boss, the decision to spend their later years in the state's South West has become anything but well-earned time off.

One theme emerged strongly when 10 prominent Western Australian business executives attended a WA Business News boardroom forum last week to discuss the future development of Perth – frustration at the slow pace of change.

A late-night lounge bar designed for enjoying a martini or two will open at the Burswood Complex later this month. Called MINQ Bar and Lounge, Burswood says the bar will be an intimate and indulgent late night meeting place for those looking to escape the

Perth-based iron ore hopeful Sundance Resources Ltd has raised $10 million through a placement to AMCI Holdings Pty Ltd and associated resources fund Triangle Resources Fund.

TSG Key Group's David Simmons and Message Group's Kym Illman are among the winners of this year's Western Region Entrepreneur Of The Year awards, founded and produced by Ernst & Young.

Next week, Peet Ltd CEO Warwick Hemsley hands over the reigns to Brendan Gore. WA Business News caught up with Mr Hemsley to discuss his 22 years with Peet and its transition from a private WA company to a major national player.

Incoming Peet chief executive and former mining executive, Brendan Gore, has largely missed out on most of the boom times in the sector where he spent the first 14 years of his career.

Its days of pioneering land sales in Western Australia on terms of a one-pound deposit and interest-free repayments of 10 shilling per month may be long gone, but property stalwart Peet Ltd has not lost any of its entrepreneurial spirit.

Peet Ltd has started selling villas in the first of several planned new lifestyle retirement village projects as it moves to capitalise on the ageing baby boomer market.

Labour shortages and escalating building costs in regional and remote areas have prompted some building companies in Western Australia to seek innovative housing solutions.

The Great Southern town of Denmark could have a new major shopping centre next year, with Perth-based diversified property player Castelli Group and the Denmark Cooperative Company Ltd spearheading a $10 million joint venture.

Knowing a lot about the companies in which you invest is a good thing.

Strategic restructuring and a renewed corporate and business focus are behind the appointments of new chief executives at three major Western Australian not-for-profit groups – United Way WA, Volunteering WA and Silver Chain – during the past month.

About 18 months ago, British couple Michelle and Pierce Bradley took a river cruise during a holiday in Perth. It was an afternoon adventure that left an indelible and captivating impression of the tranquillity of Claisebrook Cove.

As foreshadowed by Gusto late last month, the Wine and Truffle Co has opened a cellar door and cafe at its Manjimup premises.

It's now most likely the John Howard-led Coalition will go into the election campaign well behind Kevin Rudd-led Labor.

ART Gallery of WA director Alan Dodge has announced his retirement after 11 years in the role.

Little Creatures director and leading restaurateur, Nic Trimboli, has bought his first seaside eatery, Cottesloe's La Tropicana Café.

It's not often you get to sign off in the way that you want to, but I'm lucky enough to be doing just that.

The Director of the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Alan Dodge, will retire from his position later this year after 11 years service, Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale announced today.

Evans & Tate has signed a binding agreement with ANZ Bank and Pendulum Capital Pty Ltd that will see east coast wine player McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd take an equity position in the Margaret River winery.

Oil and gas producer Woodside Petroleum Ltd has provided a huge kick-along to Western Australia's resources boom by approving the $12 billion development of its Pluto liquified natural gas project off the Pilbara coast.

Perth-based fund manager Oceanic Asset Management broke new ground when it established its first investment fund in 2005, and it plans to do the same when it launches Australia's first specialist uranium fund this year.

Former BankWest and Perpetual executive, Robert Marie, has teamed up with Sydney-based fund managers Brian Eley (formerly of Patersons Securities) and Ben Griffiths to carve an unusual niche in the financial services industry.

Entrust Funds Management and Growth Equities stand apart from their peers in Perth because they shy away from mining and resources stocks, preferring to focus on industrial companies.