Todd Michael King, a former Perth-based financial adviser has been ordered to stand trial for more than $3.7 million worth of fraud and stealing offences.
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Queensland's Bond University in recognition of her contribution to the Australian economy.
Australia has taken the box seat in the first test of the Ashes, sitting at 0/65 in its second innings with a lead of 224 runs at stumps on day two after bowling England out for just 136 at the Gabba.
Brockman Mining has sold off its limousine business in Hong Kong for about $6 million and used the proceeds to buy Chinese copper assets, as it seeks to focus on its mining interests.
Perth-based Tox Free Solutions has secured a five-year contract for waste management services at Chevron's Western Australian assets, including the massive Gorgon LNG project.
Toronto-based gold miner Alacer Gold has appointed a new chief executive and will place its Australian operations into care and maintenance over the next 18 months, as it continues to seek a buyer for
Perth-based jeweller Tayron Scagnetti has placed second in the jewellery division at the 2013 WorldSkills International Competition in Leipzig, Germany.
The outlook for Aquila Resources' Queensland coal project appears gloomy with the company admitting it has revised its work plan and reduced the workforce.
The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has appointed its inaugural executive director, with the recruitment of experienced arts administrator Henry Boston.
Former police minister Rob Johnson has attacked Premier Colin Barnett as a "dictator" after he was overlooked for the role of speaker of the legislative assembly.
