Dan Wilkie

AFTER a decade during which growth of major suburban shopping centres in Perth fell behind that of eastern states operations, new planning regulations have freed-up development investment and provided the impetus for a change in the way centres are develo

JULIAN Walter might be best known in Western Australia for his building empire but his latest commercial initiative is the agriculture sector, where he wants to build a paddock-to-plate empire under the Cherylton brand.

State Labor pressures Canberra on mining tax – The West; Fresh Sino Iron doubts emerge – The Fin; Big builder warns on Perth recovery – The Fin; Tug of war over WA U-hopeful – The West; Poll showdown for open slather trade on Sundays – The West

INDUSTRIAL estates across the metropolitan area are evolving into highly specialised industry-specific precincts, with an increased focus on office space and general amenity, according to state government agency LandCorp.

THE continued reticence of Australia’s major financial institutions to lend on property is providing opportunities for the syndicated funds sector to become a source of capital, fund managers and developers say.

OFFICE property analysts have noted a two-speed market emerging in Perth’s central business district, with vacancy rates spiking in the city’s eastern end and supply becoming tight along St Georges Terrace.

Axed contract sparks Sino chaos in Pilbara – The West; Coles to be Wesfarmers insurance spearhead – The Fin; Supplier plays down fears of WA power drain – The Fin; Shelf gas still viable – The Aus; Navitas sell-off an overreaction: CEO – The Fin

Royalty 'double tax' for miners – The West; CBA likely to lead charge in raising rates – The Aus; Fortescue aims for more access at Port Hedland – The Fin; Waste levy 'is sitting in state coffers' – The West; New clash on gaming machines – The West

TECHNOLOGY entrepreneur Nathan Buzza is back in Perth looking for new opportunities, 21 months after selling the company he co-founded, Commtech Wireless, to US-based software giant Amcom Software.