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It is not just mining companies riding on the back of a multi-million dollar development boom in Geraldton.

The State's oldest department, originally known in 1829 as the Survey Office of the Swan River Colony, and most recently known as the Department of Land Administration (DOLA), has made the move to a statutory authority.

The owners of one of Perth's newest eateries are hoping to build a reputation for great sandwiches and healthy snacks similar to that of global food retailer Pret A Manger.

The Windsor Hotel is undergoing a major facelift to breathe more life and vitality into the iconic South Perth pub.

Former Matilda Bay Brewery founder Phil Sexton has launched a second wine label.

Western Australia's miners have warned that the State may not be able to meet future demand for its resources unless approval processes, particularly environmental approvals, are streamlined.

Mark Latham's promise to give up to $75 million a year to Western Australia to attract major new gas and processing projects to the State largely went unnoticed at the weekend.

Mining entrepreneur Andrew Forrest has hit the hustings again. Jim Hawtin reports that this time he's selling his need for infrastructure access.

One of Western Australia's top public servants has raised the possibility that private funding, including direct charging of motorists, will be needed to help pay for the State's road network.

The Richards family, owner of the Richgro garden products business, has expanded its operations by acquiring Amazon Soils and Landscaping Supplies.

State Scene has long argued that the Court-Barnett Liberal duo's most disastrous move was privatising the Dampier-to-Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP).

Bill Wyllie's Wyllie Group has backed capital raisings worth $9 million for oil producer Amadeus Energy and aspiring gold miner Crescent Gold.

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have further supported industry assertions that the real estate market is stabilising after a sustained period of growth, and is in positive territory, despite a decline in affordability.

With speculation mounting over the date of the next election in Western Australia, the local division of the Property Council has written to the State's politicians with eight questions it feels embody the key policy issues that affect the property indust

Murray Gomm has no problem with the idea of taking his work home with him. In fact, the two sides to his career complement each other perfectly.

Little Caesars Pizzeria owner and pizza chef Theo Kalogeracos will head to New York later next month to compete in a pizza making competition at the New York Pizza Show.

At this time of year it's perhaps not surprising that our universities start making new appointments as they prepare to compete for the hearts and minds of students-to-be.

Another of Perth's top restaurants has undergone a radical facelift.

When Steve and Ann Marie Olsen decided to leave the city behind and settle in Margaret River 20 years ago, they did so primarily so their children could grow up away from the city.

Vincor Australia has appointed two new staff members to look after its Amberley brand.

Established 11 years ago with the aim of producing quality sourdough, New Norcia Bakeries has come a long way. Julie-anne Sprague reports

We've received a fair bit of feedback in recent weeks about building magnate Len Buckeridge's interview at our Success & Leadership forum.

Now that we're well and truly into the Federal election campaign pundits will begin predicting the date of the looming State election.

Potatoes for breakfast? That's just one of the ways Western Australia's food producers are fighting fad diets. Julie-anne Sprague reports on the implications for consumers and retailers.

Consumer demand for low-carbohydrate bread has prompted the bakery division of Action Supermarkets to develop a range of low-carb bakery products.