The head of the Australian Taxation Office has declared "integrity is everything" after the organisation was cleared of allegations it had executed a widespread cash grab on small businesses.
Oil futures rallied more than 1 per cent overnight as an unexpected drop in US crude inventory and a forecast of slower than expected supply growth from the world's top crude producer boosted prices.
Gold hit nearly a two-week high overnight as tepid US economic data reinforced views the US Federal Reserve would be patient on monetary policy, with bullion's appeal also bolstered by uncertainty over a Brexit deal ahead of a key vote.
Kimberley Pharmacy Services director and remote area pharmacist Hannah Mann has received the highest honour at this year's Business News 40under40 Awards, being named First Amongst Equals in a diverse pool of young business and community leaders.
Western Gas is continuing planning work on a project to produce gas from the Equus field at a near-shore floating LNG facility, with a probable price tag of $US3.5 billion.
The Australian sharemarket has closed lower for a fourth straight day, after a vote in the British House of Commons cast the Brexit process into disarray.
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will continue to work on a digital radio system for Perth's rail network after the Western Australian government was assured the company could deliver the contract.
Global IT company Atos expects to triple the size of its Western Australian workforce after being awarded one of the state government's largest ICT contracts.
WA Super has confirmed a memorandum of understanding has been signed with two other superannuation funds to create an entity that would manage around $23 billion in assets for about 347,000 members.
Australia has joined six other nations in signing a treaty committing to the construction of the world's most powerful telescope, the Square Kilometre Array.
After a turbulent year shifting from a national partnership, Alzheimer's WA is leading the charge to help WA communities deal with the growing number of dementia sufferers.
Woodside Petroleum has warned it would need to ramp down production at the Burrup Hub in the mid 2020s if the state government does not land on an emissions policy that would support the company's $46 billion of backfill projects.
The state government has softened its policy on ride-sharing services at Optus Stadium, with sports fans now able to catch a ride to the East Perth side of Matagarup Bridge after bus services were transferred from that location.
Altura Mining has declared its Pilgangoora lithium project is now producing commercial amounts of lithium, while increasing its share purchase plan from $5 million to $10 million.
Perth-based Gage Roads Brewing Company is setting up shop in Sydney after securing a site for its first microbrewery and taproom in the inner-city suburb of Redfern.
Tyre recycling company Pearl Global has signed a conditional placement agreement with cornerstone investor ROC Asset Management to fund the addition of thermal desorption units.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has ramped up his attack on Labor's plan to lift wages, accusing Bill Shorten of forcing business to sack people to give others pay rises.
Oil prices edged slightly higher overnight, supported by signs of tightening global supply after a Saudi official said the kingdom plans to cut oil exports in April, while the US government reduced its forecast for domestic crude output growth.
Gold gained overnight as the US dollar slipped after tame US inflation data supported the Federal Reserve's "patient" stance on interest rate hikes, while investors awaited a key Brexit vote.
Dexus announced it secured St John of God Health Care as a tenant at Kings Square, resulting in the entire three-building office complex being 100 per cent leased.
A second major project to backfill gas into the Gorgon LNG plant on Barrow Island is on the horizon, with Chevron appointing Norway-based Aker Solutions for front end engineering and design work on the Jansz-Io compression project.
Perth-based Bhagwan Marine has diversified its business beyond its traditional focus on northern Australia by winning a marine maintenance contract at Port of Melbourne.
An emotional Western Australian premier has promised to reimburse more than $2,000 in accommodation costs after coming under fire for bringing his family on official regional trips, saying "hurtful" and "vile" attacks by the opposition must stop.
The Corruption and Crime Commission today tabled a report alleging that Craig Steven Peacock acted corruptly for at least a decade and cost Western Australian taxpayers in excess of $500,000.
Mortgage brokers will continue receiving trail commissions beyond 2020 under a federal coalition government, with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg revealing a plan to scrap them has been dropped.
