Gold has firmed after US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen made no mention of monetary policy in her much-anticipated speech, while investors awaited clues from European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.
Harbour plan all at sea after faction's mutinyWA Labor's new factional force, “Progressive Labor”, flexed its muscle at the party's State conference at the weekend by s
Oil prices have risen nearly one per cent as the US dollar fell and the US Gulf Coast braced for Hurricane Harvey, on track to become the biggest storm to hit the United States mainland in more than a decade.
The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart after speeches at the Jackson Hole, Wyoming central bankers meeting disappointed with little on monetary policy, prompting the greenback to fall.
The McGowan government has announced the Wandoo minimum security prison will be returned to the public sector, despite an independent review this year finding private contractor Serco had met or exceeded expectations.
Profit at pastoral and winery business Heytesbury Holdings fell more than 57 per cent in the year to December 2016, to $11.7 million, on the back of lower revenue.
GR Engineering Services says it will continue to pursue legal action against Eastern Goldfields over its work at the Davyhurst operation, while also revealing it would defend Wolf Minerals' $12.2 million claim notice over a project in England.
Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group has delivered a lower full-year net profit result on the back of restructures and one-off costs associated with its refrigerated logistics business.
Some of the major players formerly behind essential oils business Mt Romance are involved in a new sandalwood player in Western Australia, which is half-owned by an indigenous group.
Education and tourism will be the focus for Mark McGowan's first overseas mission, with an October trip to China, followed by a November trip to Japan, announced today.
The state government has ordered a review of the effectiveness of the Southern Ports Authority since its formation in late 2014, after receiving conflicting reports about its success.
OPINION: Ben Wyatt has dealt with a range of challenges during his relatively short political career, but next month's budget will be his most significant.
Six new leasing deals have been confirmed for the CBD this week, including strategic communications company Cannings Purple, which has today announced its relocation from West Perth to Brookfield Place Tower 2.
In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss mining recovery, Ikea, Margaret River planning, Historic Heart project and retail property developments.
Australia Post has nearly trebled its full-year profit to $95 million in Ahmed Fahour's final year as chief executive, boosted by another strong performance by its parcels unit.
Australia's biggest airline, Qantas, said its net profit fell as the benefits of lower fuel prices were offset by the reduction in net passenger revenue and after a one-off gain in the prior year.
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Watchdog urges cut in wastewater chargeWA's economic watchdog is at odds with the State Government after calling for cuts to water bills that would cost the State's deb
Gold prices have drifted lower, pressured by a firmer US dollar as investors await cues on further interest rate rises from central bankers meeting in Jackson Hole this week.
Engineering group Clough has suffered from a massive fall in operating profit for the 2017 financial year, as revealed by South Africa-based parent company Murray & Roberts.
Grattan Institute energy program director Tony Wood has said the state government should proceed, but move cautiously, toward full retail contestability in the local electricity market, speaking at the Energy in WA conference today.
The Australian share market has closed slightly higher, led by gains in the resources and a steady energy sector, offsetting a flat day for the major banks.
Mining services business Ausdrill has delivered a solid full-year result on the back of strong performance in its gold operations in Africa, and is targeting further growth in the year ahead.
