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BABY boomers are leading the charge out of the suburbs looking for lifestyle change and with another two-thirds of the baby boomers still to push past 48, lifestyle property development is the industry to be in.

A RECENT report published by Gartner predicts modest growth globally in the personal computer (PC) market, with global economic uncertainty likely to delay a strong recovery in the

DELAYS in the Town Planning Appeals Tribunal process have long been the bugbear of the development industry, however, the appeals tribunal has recently undergone fundamental changes and it appears protracted delays may become a thing of the past.

WEBEX Communications Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. have joined forces to integrate video conferencing with instant messaging, allowing users to hold online meetings and share files.

Burswood Court, 141 Burswood Road, Victoria Park. Modern two-level office building with rear semi-undercover car bays. Space available: Lvl 1 – 210 sqm; and GF – 257 sqm.

A VERY bright spotlight has shone on the lobbying activities of former Labor Premier Brian Burke over the past six months. Along with business partner and former State Government Minister Julian Grill (who also acts on his own for some clients) Mr Burke

A long-awaited gallery and art gallery project is just one of the many happenings in Perth's gastronomic scene. Julie-anne Sprague investigates.

WHO provides the strategic direction and tactical guidance for WA's politicians? Political advisers, bureaucrats and organisational allies such as the union movement have a strong influence.

While facing the ravages of winter, David Pike also discovers some of the hidden treasures that abound in WA's Great Southern.

THE question of who ranks as the most powerful person in State politics is a two-horse race.

In the third of a four-part series on business tax planning, Mark Beyer looks at the new consolidation regime.

THE top political advisers are largely aligned with the most influential people in State politics. In Premier Geoff Gallop's office the key people are chief of staff Sean Walsh and senior media adviser Kieran Murphy.

TAX Commissioner Michael Carmody has signalled a crackdown on the use of service trusts by professional firms such as accountants and lawyers.

THIS week I received an interesting note that started me thinking. The notion it contained was generally against compulsory superannuation.

WITH the Coalition holding power in Canberra and hot favourites to win the next election, the key figures in WA are in the Liberal Party. The two people who currently wield most influence in the party are Senators Chris Ellison and Ian Campbell.

THE Western Australian Government has developed a risk management and public safety awareness campaign for small businesses and community groups.

MARK Beyer's article on the Perth Parking Levy (BN June 5) has the Government “playing down” suggestions that it was considering extending the levy to regional shopping centre

UNDERTREASURER John Langoulant stands head and shoulders above other public servants. His influence derives in part from simply being head of Treasury and Finance – the man who controls the purse strings.

THE long lead-up to this week's political bloodletting in Labor's Federal Caucus room was a Godsend for State Liberal leader Colin Barnett.

WESFARMERS managing director Michael Chaney is clearly the most influential business executive in Western Australia. His influence does not derive simply from running the State's biggest company.

WHILE it seems that the whole world is enamoured with cooking shows, Mago Films executive producer Marion Bartsch is not shy of the challenge to make her product stand out in a crowd and is trying her hand at producing a cooking series with a unique...

In the final instalment of the knowledge management series, Vincent Brown attempts to identify key elements local businesses need to consider when looking to implement the practice in their workplaces.

OPTUS Mobile has joined forces with the Western Australian Police Service to launch SMSAssist – an information and enquiries service for the deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired community.

FREMANTLE-BASED Carnegie Corporation has joined forces with Pacific Hydro to develop its wave energy generator technology.

WITH the absence of big name fashion magazines and fashion shows Perth's modelling agencies compete for the work found within the confines of Perth's advertising industry.

WITH less than three weeks to the implementation of the Western Australian Government's energy efficiency housing rating scheme on July 1 the construction industry is bracing itself for significant delays in building application approvals.

In the first of six-part series on commercial development Tracey Cook investigates the Government's new tendering policy.

Chancery House, 37 St Georges Terrace, Perth

In the second instalment of a five-part series on transport logistics, Alison Birrane investigates the role of cargo inspectors in the process.

The sun has set on the 2003 vintage. After taking part in his second consecutive vintage David Pike reports on the trials and tribulations of this season's offerings.

AN OUTBREAK of food poisoning is a major concern for any company in the food processing business, however, one Perth company is confident it has a solution that will revolutionise food processing standards and is selling the technology overseas.

In the second of a four-part series on business tax planning, Mark Beyer looks at the Simplified Tax System.