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The stark figures on homelessness and affordable housing in WA are in, and NFPs are working with corporates to help tackle the problem.

Global Construction Services has won a scaffolding contract for the Sino Iron project by Citic Pacific Mining.

The state's philanthropic landscape is changing, with greater cooperation leading to improved outcomes.

The environmental watchdog has recommended a six-week exploration drilling program for iron ore near Perenjori, 350 kilometres north of Perth be conditionally approved.

Dramatic structural changes have driven strong shifts in the types of deals being made by Chinese investors in Australia.

Evolution Mining has snared the Cowal gold mine in central NSW for $US550 million ($A702.74 million).

Shares in workplace provider Skilled Group have jumped 12 per cent after it announced it was in merger talks with rival Programmed Maintenance Services.

Gold, nickel, zinc and copper producer Independence Group has struck a $1.8 billion deal to acquire Sirius Resources.

The Australian dollar is lower following the release of strong US inflation figures and falls in commodity prices.

Gold prices have eased after US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said she expected an interest rate hike this year.

A Prominent Perth real estate agent has predicted it will soon take significantly longer than two months to sell a house in the metropolitan area as listings continue to rise, sparking greater competition among sellers.

When done well, highly organised giving transcends being big-spirited because it can shape outcomes.

Developers are bringing the main street back to the suburbs by integrating them, as well as housing, into new shopping centre builds.

The Australian share market has closed flat, with a lacklustre performance from the big banks dragging on the broader market.

The redevelopment of Midland is set to begin in the coming months with Planning Minister John Day today releasing the master plan for the area that includes more jobs and community spaces, and 7,000 new dwellings.

Atlas Iron has accepted the state government's iron ore royalty relief program, which will deliver an up-front cash injection of $12.5 million and an expected total benefit of $23 million.

Mandurah's 62-year-old traffic bridge will be replaced with a new four-lane bridge over the estuary, with the state government having secured the $51.8 million it needs to fund the project.

Venturex Resources has signed a conditional term sheet to sell its Pilbara copper-zinc project to a mining-focused investment group for $14 million in cash.

Perth business leaders are using a challenging yacht race to test their ability to control risk and get the best out of their team.

Perth has hosted a UK-based incubator's first pitch night for social entrepreneurs in Australia.

Western Australia has developed a strong edge in resources technology but must continue to invest in innovation as it faces competition from other regional players and beyond, according to the Western Australian Energy Research Alliance.

Complaints against builder Capital Works Constructions, which collapsed this month owing $8.5 million, date back to at least 2013, with the first of dozens of formal grievances lodged with the indu

Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest says Brazilian iron ore giant Vale is a responsible producer, on the same day that Roy Hill Holdings chief executive Barry Fitzgerald warned about the impact of Vale's rapid expansion.

Buzzy is an online marketplace that allows people to outsource their ‘to do' list to trusted and skilled members of their community.

Perth-based gold and base metals miners Metallum and Paradigm Metals have announced plans to raise a combined $3.7 million to fund ongoing work at their respective tenements, while Dynasty Resources announced its intention to raise $2.2 million but then later withdrew its proposal.

The prime minister is being urged to repair the damage after the federal government let speculation linger on the possibility of an iron ore inquiry.

The share market has opened higher, driven by the mining and energy sectors.

After a horror budget, Colin Barnett is eager to get on the front foot and talk about his positive plans for WA.

Gold fell as the US dollar cut losses on economic data that showed growing economic momentum, but support came from signs the Federal Reserve was unlikely to raise interest rates in June.

The S&P 500 has finished at a new record following strong earnings from Best Buy and news that CVS Health would acquire senior pharmacy services company Omnicare for $US12.7 billion ($A16.13 billion).

The Australian dollar is relatively steady after a quiet night of trade on currency markets.

Western Australian universities have featured prominently in an expanded research funding program announced by federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne, with three resources-related centres scoring nearly $15 million between them.