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Land developers are predicting further pain as finance changes put a damper on the industry.

Perhaps it is time to reconsider why we need to survey the nation every five years.

Davenport Resources has launched a $5 million capital raising to support its plans to acquire a potash project majority owned by West Perth-based Potash West and list on the ASX.

SPECIAL REPORT: Slower growth in discretionary spending is a challenge for some local fashion hopefuls, but export markets and tech-style accelerator programs are presenting opportunities.

The corporate regulator has blasted the insurance industry over expensive, poor-value add-on policies sold to car buyers, warning there are "serious problems" in the market that must be fixed immediately.

Local explorer Energia Minerals has tapped investors for $6.1 million to fund ongoing work at its Gorno zinc project in Italy.

Elders is expecting underlying earnings to jump as much as 24 per cent after it decided to stop long-haul live animal export shipments and sell its short-haul operations.

The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended approval of global miner Cliffs Natural Resources' plans to extend its Koolyanobbing iron ore operations, as Mineral Resources continues to seek approval for its own expansion plans in the same region.

The Australian share market has opened sharply lower.

Gold prices have fallen again as hawkish comments on US interest rates from a top Federal Reserve official helped lift the US dollar, and as buyers continued to cash in on this week's price rally.

The Australian dollar is lower as investors speculate that central banks may finally be reaching a tipping point in their efforts to ease policy.

Oil prices have fallen almost four per cent, paring most of the previous session's rise as traders noted that a tropical storm was behind this week's unexpected slump in US crude inventories.

Central bank fears spook marketsInvestors are bracing for the wildest ride since the Brexit vote across stocks, bonds and currencies on Monday as speculation intensifies t

Consulting and advisory group Urbis is preparing to add property valuation to its suite of services, following its move to customised new premises at The Quadrant on William Street.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Dan Wilkie discuss property planning, builders fraud, Fastbrick Robotics and fashion.

The Housing Authority has awarded a $2.5 million contract to CWD Builders-Developers for the construction of six four-bedroom dwellings in Broome.

ANALYSIS: It has been a high-profile week for extremely private explorer Mark Creasy, with two major pieces of news that appear likely to add to his already significant wealth.

Western Australia workplaces are taking a big-picture view of employee wellbeing, implementing programs to target mental, social, financial and physical health.

The Australian share market has fallen, with the big banks among the worst performers, after the European Central Bank failed to provide more economic stimulus.

Former federal MP Clive Palmer held "meetings" by himself about Queensland Nickel and had broad powers to control what the company did.

Work is expected to start later this year on Western Australia's first dedicated health and knowledge precinct in Murdoch, with developers sought to deliver up to 400 homes, 33,000 square metres of office space and more than 80 short-stay apartments.

Origin Energy has elevated the head of its gas and power retail business, Frank Calabria, to chief executive, replacing veteran CEO Grant King.

A new app that offers discounts to golfers at a number of golf courses in Western Australia and Bali has made its debut.

A Perth doctor is creating the first 3D photo library of Australian Aboriginal children's faces, an innovative medical resource that could improve the diagnosis of rare diseases.

A new group of property professionals promises to bring balance to Perth's debate over density.

Tourists have been given more incentive to hang up the car keys and stay in town when visiting Margaret River.

Perhaps best known these days for her support of the local arts and culture scene, Janet Holmes a Court spoke to Business News over lunch at Julio's in West Perth about her first career as a teacher, how she was thrust into corporate life following the sudden death of her husband, Robert, and her current projects.

Brendon Grylls' proposal to lift the tax rate on WA's two biggest miners may have received some bad press, but at least it has started a conversation.

Education provider Navitas has entered into a joint venture agreement with Edith Cowan University for its pathway college, PIBT.

Gigger is a search engine for the music industry. The engine analyses data from sources such as Facebook, Soundcloud, Bandcamp and Twitter to build a profile for bands.

The Australian share market has continued on its downward path, with banks and retail-focused shares weighing despite a bounce in the energy sector.

Oil prices have surged four per cent, with Brent briefly touching $US50 a barrel for the first time in two weeks, after a surprisingly huge drawdown in US crude stocks as Gulf Coast imports slumped to a record low.