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Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced another big spend at its Pilbara iron ore operations, as it continues its drive to increase output of the booming commodity.

Woodside Petroleum has revised the cost of its Pluto LNG Project upwards by 6.9 per cent and pushed the start-up date of the project to August 2011.

The National Stock Exchange has approved the appointment of controversial businessman Frank Timis as non executive chairman of African Petroleum Corporation, but subject to unusual rules relating to the company's disclosure and governance.

The state government says Perdaman Chemicals and Wesfarmers' Premier Coal are two potential customers for a new industrial park near Collie.

Lynas Corporation says it is will secure up to $US250 million in funding with the help of a major Japanese trading house to expand production and ensure additional supplies of rare earth products for the Japanese market.

We should be paying more attention to the changes under way in the superannuation industry, because they'll affect us all.

It's not Colin Barnett's style to let an opinion poll alter his course, especially when it involves his path to victory at the next state election.

The South West is a land of opportunity, but some locals worry the chance to develop is being missed.

THE interconnectivity of industry in the state's South West corner, based on the value adding undertaken by many of the region's businesses, makes it very different from what we see to our north.

A SUPERCOMPUTER housed at Murdoch University has joined the ranks of the world's 100 most powerful computers.

PLANS to develop a major ‘city centre' at Innaloo have been given a boost after Planning Minister John Day took the rare step of intervening in a long-running dispute between Georgiou Capital and the City of Stirling.

A RECENT decision by the State Administrative Tribunal will allow nickel miner Panoramic Resources to construct a workers' accommodation camp at one of its mines sites despite objections from the Shire of Coolgardie.

DEVELOPER Finbar Group has reached a joint venture agreement with Heyspring International to build 190 new residential apartments in East Perth.

PROPERTY investment and funds manager Aspen Group has made a profit after selling an office property in inner Melbourne for $33.3 million.

THE Department of Housing has bought the Broome Motel in an effort to address the shortage of cheap accommodation for workers in Broome.

WHEN Tim Salik moved to Australia from Pakistan in 1999, he dreamt of a job that was flexible enough to allow him the time to spend with his family; a not-entirely unrealistic expectation.

ACCOUNTING firm Deloitte's Perth staff got their hands dirty last week when they took part in the group's volunteer initiative, Impact Day, for the first time.

Since opening in 2009, the Kalamunda Farmers' Market has capitalised on a growing trend to seasonal produce. Aimée Sargent reports.

The Victorian Liberals' decision to preference Labor ahead of the Greens could have a major bearing on this Saturday's election.

With Australia's terms of trade at unparalleled levels the question is, how long can this good run continue?

A new report finds Victoria, the Commonwealth and even New South Wales are doing better than Western Australia on red tape reform.

Kerry Stokes' Westrac-Seven empire is a unique business model, but what will happen to it when he moves on?

A report into Australia's worst offshore oil spill has recommended a Thai-based company show cause why its rights to operate in Australian territory should not be cancelled.

Chemical manufacturer and supplier CSBP has commenced community consultation for an expansion of its ammonium nitrate facility in Kwinana, projected to cost up to $500 million.

Perth will be under the spotlight in the United States when Oprah Winfrey gives away a trip to Perth on her show next week.

Breakaway Resources has announced plans to raise $3.5 million via a share purchase plan to underpin new drilling and exploration programs at its flagship nickel sulphide projects in WA and copper projects in Queensland.

Automotive Holdings Group has confirmed media reports that it is in discussions with other motoring firms about possible transactions.

Known by locals for its ever-changing menu, Sayers may no longer be Perth's best-kept breakfast secret. Aimée Sargent reports.

A recent ABC docudrama does little to uncover the truth behind one of the most secretive periods in Australia's post-WWII history.

A recent ABC docudrama does little to uncover the truth behind one of the most secretive periods in Australia's post-WWII history.

Cartel conduct such as ‘cover pricing' hurts consumers and businesses, and those involved face up to 10 years in jail.

There are clear cultural differences between the body language used by Western and Asian negotiators. Understanding these differences will prevent negotiators from inadvertently sending the wrong signals