Howard Cearns

The recent decision by two of Western Australia's microbrewers to sell up could present growth opportunities for the industry's remaining players, according to Gage Roads CEO Nick Hayler.

PHIL Sexton, the co-founder of Matilda Bay Brewing Co, Dome Coffees, and Little Creatures, believes there are three key elements to staff training in hospitality.

Sandalford Wines’ Peter Prendiville has been welcomed as the new chairman of Tourism Western Australia.Tourism Minister Kim Hames announced today Mr Prendiville would take on the role of chairman when Kate Lamont’s term expires at the end of this month.

Prendiville chairs Tourism WA

IT would be easy to think of the takeover of Little World Beverages as a rerun of Matilda Bay Brewing Co more than 20 years ago.After all, it involves the same key people building a boutique Fremantle-based brewer into a national player and then selling out to the big boys of brewing.

The past two weeks have given plenty of encouragement to those of us who see an enterprising future for business in WA.

THE 2012 wealth creators’ list would not be complete without acknowledging the fortunes generated by the development of the Little Creatures brewery and subsequent listing of Little World Beverages.

The team behind Little Creatures Brewery in Fremantle has unveiled its latest project – a 74-room hotel on William Street in Northbridge.

The team behind Fremantle’s Little Creatures Brewery has revealed details of its new Northbridge project, which will be called Alex Hotel.

Perth's hotel development boom is continuing to gather steam, with plans submitted for a $30 million, 15-storey hotel to be built at 100 James Street in Northbridge.

Peter Prendiville and Howard Cearns will continue as Tourism WA chair and deputy chair respectively for another three year term, Tourism Minister Kim Hames announced today.

It has taken 20 years for FJM Property director Adrian Fini’s vision to become reality, but the doors are open at the first hospitality venue at the Old Treasury Buildings, which have been rebranded as the State Buildings.

Little Creatures co-founder Howard Cearns’ penchant for placing himself ahead of the curve has taken a fresh turn, with his newest venture recently opening its cellar door to the public.

SPECIAL REPORT: One of Perth’s most prominent names in property has had a transcendent effect on the city in 2016.

SPECIAL REPORT: WA distillers are poised at the forefront of the next big movement in boutique beverages.

The McGowan government’s shake-up of public sector agencies has triggered unexpected departures from key agencies, with road safety commissioner Kim Papalia resigning and three Tourism WA board members following chairman Peter Prendiville out the door.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Fiona Hick, Christopher Kohne, Brodie McCulloch, Zahra Peggs, Dean Misdale, Kevin Wilson, Hanno Van Der Merwe, Julian Anthony, Derek La Ferla, Fiona Campbell and Theo Smyrniotis.