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Strong population growth and changes to retail regulations are driving shopping centre sales.

Managing risk and implementing methodical strategies have helped three local companies hit their targets, guests at a recent Business News Success & Leadership breakfast heard.

ALDI's imminent arrival in WA and continuing competition between the retail majors has sidelined many retail developers who just can't pay the big prices Coles and Woolworths will shell out for new sites.

Listed corporate finance firm Euroz has announced a management shuffle in its stockbroking subsidiary, with the current head of institutional dealing, Rob Black, appointed as managing director.

The arrival of a clutch of new international brands in coming years has the potential to rejuvenate the city retail sector, which has been hit by softer spending and the extended shopping hours at suburban centres.

The prevailing attitude against high-rise development could hold Perth back from becoming a truly liveable city.

About 140 workers have found out they will be without a job when pharmaceutical company Pfizer shuts down its Sydney manufacturing plant in 2015.

Global casinos operator Crown says it is working to improve the quality of its Australian resorts, while also keeping a close eye on costs.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is confident of striking the right balance between farmers, the environment and prosperity when it comes to maximising gas extraction in Australia.

Western Power has achieved a five per cent reduction in operating costs as it aims to deliver greater efficiencies and a higher standard of service to customers.

Property group Hawaiian is building on its investment in the community to turn its neighbourhood shopping centres into meeting places.

The state government has launched plans to modernise century-old water management regulations, as vast mining operations and population growth exert pressure on the state's water resources.

The Australian stock market has followed Wall Street lower as fears of a possible US government shutdown next week weigh on investors.

The Liberal-led Western Australian government has contradicted itself, revealing it doesn't have a clear policy for state-owned energy assets, the opposition says.

Even more job cuts could be on the horizon at Telstra after a decision to fire more than 1000 workers.

BHP Billiton has raised $US5 billion ($A5.3 billion) on global bond markets.

Australia's newest radioastronomy project is helping to detect potentially lethal space junk, an eminent scientist says.

The declining terms of trade means there must be a focus on productivity growth if wages growth is to be sustained, new research shows.

Well-developed public presentation skills enable you to connect with customers and lead your team.

The US Federal Reserve is looking into allegations that traders received information about its policy decision last week ahead of the official release time.

Gold futures have risen as investors fear a potential impasse in US budget talks may bolster demand for the metal.

The Australian dollar is slightly higher against the US dollar as the greenback is pressured by weaker economic data and worries over US government budget negotiations.

The Australian share market has closed higher, with widespread gains ending a three-day losing streak.

Businesses with a clear strategy to optimise their presence on Google are those most likely to succeed.

Education Minister Christopher Pyne has flagged a review of the demand-driven system for university places, sparking debate in the higher education sector over the nation's capacity to produce the high-skilled workers it needs.

The federal Labor opposition must defend the mining tax and aim to engage with small business, leadership candidate Bill Shorten says.

Telstra is cutting 1,100 staff as part of a restructure of its operations business.

A future fund designed to quarantine some of Western Australia's mining royalties for future generations isn't making enough cash to offset the state's increased cost of borrowing, the premier says.

The Fremantle Dockers' on-field success has delivered a pay-day for its supporters and corporate sponsors.

Perth IT firm Birchman Asia Pacific is set to be acquired by listed Melbourne-based company SMS Management & Technology for $25 million.

Leighton Holdings subsidiary Visionstream has been selected by Optus to carry out up to $240 million worth of civil and services upgrades to the company's mobile network.