European stock markets and the euro rose as traders welcomed strong Chinese manufacturing data and an Israel-Gaza truce, while a Greek bailout deal was put on hold ahead of an EU summit.
The $30 million Yanchep Central Shopping Centre was opened today by Premier Colin Barnett, the first major commercial development in a decade for an area which is expected to be home to nearly 150,
Mining services group Ausdrill's stock has dropped on the ASX today after it reduced its profit guidance for the 2013 financial year as a result of project delays and cutbacks, softening margins an
WA-founded Mineral Resources has reiterated plans to refocus on the contracting side of its business, signalling it may spin off its mature mine assets while remaining a long term service provider
Uranium miner Paladin Energy hopes a new Japanese government will decide to restart the country's nuclear reactors, as the price of uranium hovers around two-year lows.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has gathered tributes from advertising millionaire John Singleton and Indian industrialist GVK Reddy for her new book, which she is launching in Sydney today.
The Australian share market closed higher on Thursday, with positive manufacturing data out of the US overnight and China during the day promoting positive investor sentiment.
There are further signs the Chinese economy is in recovery mode, with new data showing its manufacturing sector growing for the first time in 13 months - a welcome result for Australia's iron ore a
Western Australia's universities look set to become an election battleground, with Opposition Leader Mark McGowan flagging a plan to give the state's seats of learning more financial and educa
Norwest Energy has received a vote of confidence in its Arrowsmith unconventional gas project in the Perth Basin, with Indian partner Bharat Petroleum Corporation agreeing to expand its investment
Finance Minister Penny Wong insists the federal government is sticking to its budget surplus strategy despite figures suggesting it's falling short of the target.
A third council has been plunged into crisis within a week, with the Shire of Ashburton in the state's Pilbara region dismissing chief executive Jeff Breen after several complaints from ratepayers.
ASF Group has been successful in overthrowing the board of Rey Resources, with shareholders supporting a spill resolution at the company's annual meeting today.
The Australian Greens have urged Treasurer Wayne Swan to work with them to limit the reimbursement of state royalties to big miners under the federal mining tax.
An interest rate cut in December will give the non-mining sector a boost and support retailers in the lead-up to Christmas, Myer chief executive Bernie Brookes says.
Energy giant Shell is set to become an anchor tenant at Leighton Properties' Kings Square development on the former Perth Entertainment Centre site, with construction set to start early next year.
A council in Perth's southeast has been suspended by the state government after a damning report criticised the local mayor's "inappropriate" power and highlighted long-term dysfunction.
The indigenous group that rejected a financial package from Fortescue Metals Group in exchange for the right to mine their land - but were pipped by a breakaway claimant group - says there's still
Superstar chef Heston Blumenthal has pulled out of a scheduled headline appearance at a gourmet food festival in Margaret River after two of his chefs died in a Hong Kong car crash.
