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It's not every day that a new, and successful, investment theory emerges.

With the Internet playing an increasingly important role in real estate marketing, two Western Australian organisations have formed an alliance they hope will give them the leading market position over large media-owned websites.

Listed funds management group WRF Securities Ltd has gone where few companies have ventured before – out of the resources market and into property.

Economic and industry forecaster BIS Shrapnel has outlined a strong future for Perth's construction industry in its latest Building Industry Prospects Report.

AS is the case with many businesses in Western Australia, interior designers are enjoying good times, as the resources-led economic boom shows no sign of slowing.

Subiaco's Delizioso Cafe has made a name for itself on the national stage, finishing second in ‘Best of the Best' pizza competition at the Fine Food exhibition in Sydney.

While the debate over genetically modified foods continues unabated, another ‘food science' is attracting growing interest, on the production side of the equation at least.

The battle for territory in Perth's independent newspaper market is getting fiercer as new players look to secure a slice of the action, as Mark Mentiplay reports.

While television is still the first medium of choice for major advertisers, Perth agencies and their clients are looking at new alternatives to break through the growing advertising clutter and reach an increasingly fragmented audience.

West Australian Newspapers is embarking on a $189 million, two-year expansion plan that includes a $31 million redundancy provision to cover 220 full-time production staff at the company's Herdsman headquarters.

The $173.5 million acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in Hoyts Cinemas, a step outside West Australian News-papers' traditional comfort zone and the development of its online services, is costing the company.

The resources sector has emerged as one of the most accepting of online publications and information services

I don't normally pick up on issues raised by politicians campaigning for their slice of the funding pie, but I was intrigued by the efforts of Greenough MLA Grant Woodhams who raised the vision of the Indian Ocean Drive in State Parliament last week.

Community consultation has become something of a catch 22 for developers.

Issues over infrastructure, particularly the provision and accessibility of water, were among the most significant challenges of the next two decades, according to participants at the WA Business News boardroom forum.

As footy fans ratchet the excitement up a notch ahead of the weekend's AFL grand final the State Government has brought sport to the forefront of the political debate with a renewed focus on Perth's sport facilities.

Tenants are being encouraged to lock in contracts as rents continue to rise in Perth's tightening office market.

One thing I am not an expert on is technology. I struggle with any new piece of equipment and probably only ever use 10 per cent of the capabilities of the gizmos that I own.

Hardly a year passes without a new development that focuses on the loss of Australian cruiser HMAS Sydney, off Carnarvon, on November 19 1941.

THE experts say that a glass (or two) of wine a day is good for your health.

The largest and most successful Swan Valley Wine Show in the event's history has underlined the region's increasing status as a producer of premium wines.

Boutique olive oils from Harvey and Mt Barker were the big local winners at the recent Perth Royal Show Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

HAD Mark Pownall (WA Business News, September 15, Opinion) contacted me to talk the issue through rather than simply quoting from our brief media release, I would have pointed out just how dirty (i

With the number of people living in Western Australia expected to double within three decades, dealing with the pressures of a growing population is a challenge for legislators and developers, as Marsha Jacobs reports.

Developers may have an increasing focus on community, sustainability and affordability, but ultimately their focus remains bottom-line profits.

Infrastructure costs are a significant contributor to the expense of creating developments on the urban fringe.

Policy, regulation and unclear or contradictory legislation are major impediments for the development industry, according to attendees at WA Business News' development forum.

The state Government proposal to establish a ‘super planning agency' is seen by many as the result of its frustration with the decision-making processes of local governments in relation to planning issues.

AN increase in iron ore prices of 71.5 per cent this year has added a massive incentive to second-tier iron ore producers/explorers in Western Australia, particularly those in the Mid-West.

With a review of Western Australia's public infrastructure concluding it is generally superior to other states, the Gallop Government is spending $4.7 billion this year to try and keep it that way.

The planned visit by the Rainbow Warrior to Fremantle at the weekend did little to stir passions that I could note – having not been in the port city or caught the news – but it did get me thinking about where the environmental debate was heading.

During the past fortnight Australians have again been subjected to what some are calling the Johnny and Pete show.