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Rising costs somewhat dampen the enthusiasm that surrounds a significant increase in exploration expenditure by listed juniors in the June 2005 quarter.

Intierra's regular quarterly survey of junior exploration companies (non-producers) has confirmed another strong quarter.

With so much interest in the booming resources sector it is easy to understand the raft of junior explorers keen to etch their name on the Australian Stock Exchange board.

A shortage of suitable exploration land and expertise have meant mineral explorers and producers alike have had to find ways around obstacles to project development.

Western Australia is losing its share of global investment in mineral exploration, according to Association of Mining & Exploration Companies CEO Justin Walawski.

The name Glenn Wheeler will ring a bell for those who have been around Perth's business scene a while.

TELSTRA is the classic example of why business and government don't mix. The current furore over the telco's new and outspoken leadership team is all politically driven, despite criticism of some management for talking down the price of the stock.

With Labor leader Kim Beazley registering poor polling ratings it's little wonder discomfort is showing across Labor ranks.

It's a brave or foolish man prepared to criticise, however mildly, a company that has just reported the biggest profit in Australian business history.

Every John, Liz, David and Janet is getting into the act. All are opposing the best thing that's to happen to young Australians since Otto Rohwedder developed sliced bread in 1928.

If you are being tempted to play the new investment game sweeping Australia and dabble in a hedge fund investment, think again.

The hottest ice cream experience available at the moment is found at Fremantle's The Gelato Company. But it's not ice cream, it's Italian gelato, traditional style; and there is a world of difference.

The Globe at the Hilton will host the Challenge of the Winemakers long-table dinner on September 23.

Australian winemakers must do more to secure their position as leaders in the wine export market, according to several speakers at the recent ANZ Australian Wine Marketing Conference, held in Adelaide.

While government and private industry emphasise the importance of affordable housing, the best model for delivering affordability remains unclear.

The Accor Hotel Group is continuing its expansion into the Western Australian market with the four-star Sanctuary Golf Resort in Bunbury joining Accor's All Seasons brand.

Research by WA Business News has identified the biggest employers in Western Australia and found the growth of those at the top continues unabated.

The world's two biggest mining companies – BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto – feature prominently in the survey of Western Australia's biggest employers.

Changing employee demands and a tight labour market are putting strains on human resource departments at many of Western Australia's large companies and government departments.

The departments of education and training and health are by far the biggest employers in Western Australia, outstripping all private sector employers.

Tension between Canberra and the states has long been a feature of Australia's federation but the issue has descended to a level that is causing serious concern.

The companies that have achieved the strongest growth in market value over the past five years illustrate the breadth and depth of the resources boom currently being enjoyed in Western Australia.

The leaders of strongly growing Western Australian companies believe a focus on delivering value to shareholders is the key to their success.

Only 11 of Western Australia's mid to large-cap companies suffered a fall in their market capitalisation over the past three years, according to a recent review.

Whenever possible, State Scene highlights the bountiful benefits of democracy over its horrific totalitarian alternatives, most especially European fascism, Russian and Oriental bolshevism, and now Middle Eastern Islamic jihadism.

Given a choice when buying a commodity, such as bread or milk, the overwhelming consideration for most shoppers is price.

Grassroots support has been vital in securing Western Australia's reputation as the nation's home of hand-crafted boutique beers.

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”

Albany's plantation timber industry has sparked a surge of investment and opportunity. A balance of traditional and emerging industries is creating a strong foundation for growth in the Great Southern centre.

MUST Wine-bar is offering wine buffs the chance to chink glasses with Howard Park Wines' chief winemaker, Michael Kerrigan, on Thursday September 8.

A quirk of old shire boundaries has led to division in Albany over retail trading.

In its first year after listing on the Australian Stock Exchange, Western Australian-based developer Peet & Company has announced a profit of $31.6 million for the year to June 30.