Catie Low

THE fight to secure almost $43 million in funding for drought stricken WA farmers has won the WA Farmers Federation recognition at the Public Relations Insti-tute of Australia, WA Awards.

THE City of Perth is examining a proposal to privatise the promotion of the city as a shopping destination.The CBD Marketing Plan has been created by finance company ING in an attempt by retailers to counter the strongly branded regional centres.

AS the federal election draws closer, local advertising agency Vinten Browning has convinced the Federal Government that WA agencies can compete with the big name agencies on the east coast.

OWNERS of the Hotel Northbridge on Brisbane Street are considering a substantial addition to their accommodation facilities across the road.

IT’S not just business people who have cast aside the suit and tie for a more relaxed image. Business journalism also has undergone a bit of a sea change, driven by superannuation and growing share ownership among the masses.

THE new generation of hand-held personal digital assistants (PDAs) is delivering some real solutions to everyday dilemmas.

BOWTELL Clarke and Yole have picked up the TAB advertising account following 303’s decision to end its association with the $2 million client ahead of its pitch for Burswood Resort Casino’s business.

TITLES including Windrider, Singapore Sling and episodes of Ship to Shore are all up for grabs in the sale of Barron Entertain-ment’s film library.

THE sale of locally-produced documentary series Animal Allies to Britain’s Independent Television Network is a major coup for Perth-based production company Storyteller Productions.