Stockbroking firm Hartleys has confirmed it is in advanced merger discussions with listed rival Euroz. If the merger proceeds, it would add to a string of changes among Perth's top corporate finance dealmakers.
The Australian share market has rallied in its best day since April 6 after the US Federal Reserve began purchasing corporate bonds, sending a flood of cash into global markets.
Goldminer Blackham Resources has substantially downgraded its production guidance for the 2020 financial year, citing operational delays at two of its Western Australian mines.
The state government has outlined details for removing six level crossings between Victoria Park and Beckenham, as part of a multi-million dollar project to improve safety and ease traffic congestion along the Armadale Line.
Peak electricity demand is forecast to fall in Western Australia across the next 10 years for the first time, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator.
Shares in Rox Resources have risen by more than 50 per cent today after the gold explorer released latest assays for its Youanmi joint venture project in Western Australia.
New research from StudyPerth suggests enrolments of international students in the state's schools could have as much value to the wider economy as that provided by the tertiary sector.
The state government is poised to reveal its $4 billion plan for a new port at Kwinana as it seeks to ramp-up infrastructure projects to help kickstart the state's economic recovery from COVID-19.
Oil prices rose more than 2 per cent overnight as signs that fuel demand was recovering, while OPEC+ members were complying with a production cut deal, outweighed fears that new coronavirus infections could further slow the global economy.
Gold fell more than 1 per cent overnight as the dollar hovered near a more than one-week high, but the metal held above $US1,700 an ounce, buoyed by fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections.
The Committee for Perth has renewed its push for a world-class centre for indigenous culture as part of a two-year action plan to boost the city's international reputation. Another key recommendation was to establish Perth as a renewable energy leader.
Western Australia's planned new laws to accelerate major project approvals would be a good model for other states and should be passed through state parliament quickly, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said today.
The Australian share market has closed sharply lower for a third straight day following a sell-off in the last 90 minutes of trade, amid fears of a second wave of COVID-19 infections in the US and China.
Gold explorer Vango Mining has launched a $15 million share placement to fund upcoming drill programs at its flagship Marymia project in Western Australia.
Salt Lake Potash has moved into the construction stage for its Lake Way project in Western Australia's Goldfields after signing two contracts with GR Engineering Services, worth a combined $107 million.
Curtin University will join Cisco, Optus, and La Trobe University to establish a new cross-industry alliance aimed at using their collective resources to address changing digital infrastructure and stimulate economic activity.
WA's universities are not the only businesses bearing the brunt of fewer international students, with the economic fallout likely to extend to the state's property, retail and transport sectors.
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Plans to build a $32.5 million soccer centre in Queens Park are under way, with the project jointly funded by the state and federal governments, while Western Australian sports associations will benefit from a revised infrastructure funding model.
Newly appointed Boral chief executive Zlatko Todorcevski says there are no sacred cows in the company portfolio as he attempts to improve on recent disappointing results.
Super Retail Group has announced a $203 million equity raising to fund sales growth and working capital amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
