PERTH is in the unique situation of being able to determine what gives the city its character and to plan to enhance this image, says Planning Minister Graham Kierath.
THE WA natural gas market has received a major boost as a result of the agreement between North West Shelf Gas and the Syntroleum Sweetwater Operation.
YET another resource company has invested in the high-speed digital communications market but this one is not forsaking all else in its rush to go dot com.
THE Bartercard payment system looks like going public.Bartercard executive director Trevor Dietz said the company was investigating avenues to raise capital.
A PERTH drycleaner is reviving the dying art of hat cleaning.Atlas Drycleaning owner Wally Bullo said hat wearing had been in vogue up to World War II.
A PERTH lawyer believes his Barter-card clients are just as valuable as his cash paying ones.Tan and Tan partner Raymond Tan said every Bartercard client he received was a bonus.
AS A sponsor of the Local Chambers’ corporate and community dragon boat racing festival in November, Bartercard invites all businesses to join in the fun.
A BOLD plan has been floated that could reverse the salinity problems facing the wheatbelt while generating enough power for 6,000 homes at the same time.
THE Federal and WA coalition governments face a very real threat of losing office in the next round of elections, says Curtin University professor David Black.