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Perth-based Paladin Energy has been hit by the weak uranium price, reporting a $338 million net loss for the full year.

Renewable energy group Solco is set to acquire the GO Group of businesses, its latest step in moving away from solar panel wholesaling towards financing and technology.

Vocational education and training needs more funding and recognition according to business leaders in the sector, who met in Perth this week.

Sales have slumped in Perth's residential market, but the median home value has held firm, according to the latest analysis from the Real Estate Institute of WA.

The stock market has closed flat as the impact on miners of weaker iron ore prices, and falls by the retail giants, were offset by gains in other sectors.

The drive into Cairns was a shock to the system, with lush vegetation and hilly terrain making for a pleasant surprise after a month of desert country.

Bitcoin trader Digital CC has claimed a profitable entry into the computer-generated currency sector, highlighting a $630,146 profit for three and a half months of business, despite the vehicle through which it conducted a backdoor listing recording an $11.8 million loss for the financial year.

Copper and gold miner Sandfire Resources has recorded a slightly less profitable financial year for 2013-14 but declared a maiden dividend of 10 cents per share.

Aspen Group has just one major asset remaining in its commercial property portfolio, after completing the sale of its Noble Park warehouse property in Victoria for $20.8 million.

Sharp timing on commodities stocks has helped drive a strong result for investment manager Katana Capital, with a 187 per cent increase in revenue to $8.3 million, from $2.8 million the previous financial year.

Perth's first 7-Eleven convenience store is set to be located in the inner city, with a development application lodged for fit-out and signage at the McNess Royal Arcade in the Hay Street Mall.

The proposed changes to Medicare have spooked many who donate to medical research, a recent survey has found.

Several former BHP Billiton employees made redundant from their positions at Mount Whaleback mine have engaged law firm Slater & Gordon to fight for their Newman homes amid claims the company altered aspects of its home ownership scheme.

Silver Lake Resources continues to be buffeted by a low gold price, with operating losses at its Murchison operation and impairments dragging it to a $170 million loss.

Perth-based mobile application developer Applabs Technologies is looking to spin-off its recently launched HomeOpen app into its own company, to facilitate an Australia-wide rollout.

A couple of well-connected hospitality players are convinced they can win over Perth foodies with their contemporary spin on an international classic.

Treasurer Joe Hockey has issued a fresh invitation to Chinese state-owned enterprises to invest in Australia.

Maintenance and asset management firm Transfield Services has returned to profit and expects its positive momentum to continue.

Apartment development specialist Finbar Group has notched up its eighth consecutive year of profit growth, with the results indicative of Perth's growing appetite for high-rise dwellings.

Biotech firm Actinogen has signed an agreement to buy pharmaceutical company Corticrine for about $5.75 million, which focuses on the development of treatments for disease modification and prevention in Alzheimer's dementia.

The GFC and new technology have put increasing pressure on law firms, but local firm HHG Legal Group is taking the opportunity to tailor a new service for the middle segment of the market.

Nedlands-based TFS Corporation has achieved a record full-year profit of $82.5 million, up 48 per cent on the back of increased plantation asset ownership.

The Australian stock market has opened flat despite reports that Russian that are actively fighting in eastern Ukraine spooking markets overnight.

Woolworths has lifted its profit 8.5 per cent and is expects a moderate increase for the year ahead.

The Australian dollar hit a three week high, after the release of strong local business investment figures.

The state coalition alliance partners may revert to the squabbling siblings of old if Nationals members feel their needs are being ignored.

US stocks have fallen modestly as rising fears about renewed tensions between Ukraine and Russia outweighed a batch of encouraging US economic data.

Oil prices have traded mixed amid renewed tension between Ukraine and Russia and a batch of encouraging US economic reports.

Urban Capital Group has partnered with an overseas investor to turn a 252-hectare property into a residential estate just north of Peet's Lakelands estate, 10 minutes from Mandurah.

The state's largest not-for-profit housing provider is looking to shake up the sector with a bold new funding model.

WA's listed companies have significant work to do to satisfy new guidelines around sustainability reporting.