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SIMON Lodge says securing the position of western region advertising manager at Bunnings was a matter of good timing.

THERE are times when a window of opportunity appears only once in a generation.

INFORMATION technology incubator Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR) may soon be without Federal Government funding as Canberra prepares to wind down the Building on IT Strengths (BITS) incubator program.

INDONESIA possesses the potential to formulate a strengthened trading alliance with Australia in the near future, a factor that could be

Restaurant and cafe ‘pioneers' Dario and Lina Cipollini are taking a little time off after the sale of Bravo's. But only a little time, as Julie-anne Sprague reports

WITH greater demand for broadband and an increasingly technology savvy consumer base, the availability, cost, type and quality of broadband is being brought into question.

A NEW label launched in Margaret River and Perth recently is set to challenge traditional thinking in the wine industry.

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THIS year marks something of a coming of age for Scoop Magazine founder David Hogan.

THE owners of independent bookshop Boffins have always done things a little differently, with customers offered a wide range of titles of a technical or specialist nature not available elsewhere.

DEVELOPERS have been advised to engage in negotiations over Aboriginal heritage issues at an early stage in the development process to avoid the possibility of construction delays or prosecution.

THE Satterley Property Group emerged as something of a white knight for Menzies Court two years ago, providing the $30 million worth of

THE State's South West is embracing technology as a means to promote business and tourism in the region.

A touch of magic spice and a focus on quality, authentic food, are just two of the factors behind the success and longevity of a Perth favourite, as Julie-anne Sprague reports.

The past year has been a tough stretch for Chemeq shareholders, but executive chairman Graham Melrose is adamant the company is on the right track. Mark Beyer reports.

UMBERTO Tinelli is all but certain to take over JoJo's River Restaurant in four to eight weeks' time. Mr Tinelli says he is waiting for final settlement, which includes liquor licence transfers.

AS the 10th anniversary of his decision to sell Growth Equities Mutual approaches, WA property investment legend Dick Lester is again contemplating the handover of a business he has founded and grown.

WHILE the official launch of Goundrey's new label, Offspring, isn't until next Wednesday, the new brand is already bringing home awards.

THE mining community may well have lost a good friend during the pre-selection process for the Liberal seat of Tangney.

THE 56-to-54-vote at last Saturday's Liberal Party State Council, confirming the dumping of single term upper house MP Alan Cadby, clears the way for a February State election.

CHEMEQ is expected to ask shareholders for another capital injection this year after being squeezed by rapidly rising costs and delayed sales.

PHARMACEUTICAL company Imugene has become a direct competitor to Chemeq after licensing a new technology developed at the University of Adelaide.

SURPRISINGLY, Perth is home to not one but three Australian Stock Exchange-listed companies developing animal health products to replace the use of antibiotics.

STIRLING Products is the latest Perth company to enter the animal health market, but so far it is better known for boardroom turmoil than any scientific and commercial achievements.

FOLLOWING extensive community consultation, the master plan for the Fremantle Prison Heritage Precinct is awaiting formal approval before redevelopment of the site can get under way.

RESIDENTIAL property group Pro Property has released a list of the ‘top 10 most desirable attributes' that buyers and investors look at

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ANYONE remotely interested in politics would be well aware of the Howard Government's focus on families in last week's budget.

WHILE the recent radio ratings survey provided a win for 6PR talkback morning host Paul Murray, ABC 720 says it remains Perth's number one talkback station.

WESTERN Australia's web development industry is reaping the benefits of larger IT spends off the back of growing positive sentiment in the State's ICT sector.

Western Australia's olive oil producers have been spending big on harvesting, processing and branding to prepare for WA's first big olive harvest. Mark Beyer and Julie-anne Sprague report.

LOCAL e-learning specialist Westinfo Services has won an award for the second year running at the Thomson NETg annual Channel Partner Conference in Cannes, France.