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Federal MPs have backed away from reports that a debate over the hiring of foreign workers for big mining projects may send xenophobic messages to overseas investors.

Sales at David Jones fell by about three per cent in the three months to April, and the retailer is gearing up for a big end of financial year clearance.

The Australian economy is robust enough to withstand current global uncertainty, but not immune, Treasury boss Martin Parkinson has told a Senate hearing.

Thousands of workers have ended a week-long strike at six Queensland coal mines but unions say more industrial action is likely.

The Australian share market has tumbled more than one per cent in opening trade as fresh worries over Europe's debt crisis led to heavy falls on US and European bourses.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has warned the mining industry Australians want and deserve a share of the nation's resources boom and reminded its leaders they don't "own" the minerals in ground.

US stocks have dived in the wake of European and Asian losses on rising investor worries about Spain's weak banks.

Westpac says it's all for speeding up payments between companies and people in Australia, but wants a new body set up to oversee the process.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has dismissed a Minerals Council of Australia report suggesting BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam expansion project in South Australia is in doubt.

Weak retail figures, combined with pessimism around Spain, have pulled the Australian dollar almost one US cent lower.

Gold miner Troy Resources has increased its production guidance for its Casposo mine in Argentina by 40 per cent after preparing a new mine plan to include a significant discovery made late last ye

The corporate regulator says it wants to shorten the time it takes to issue infringement notices.

Plans for a $400m waste to energy plant at Kwinana have progressed to the next stage with John Holland agreeing to collaborate with project proponent Phoenix Energy.

The Australian share market has closed lower in the wake of weak retail trade data, reports that China's government may not stimulate economic growth as much as hoped for, and continued worries abo

Federal independent MP Rob Oakeshott has challenged Western Australian mining magnates to send a plane to his electorate.

Rising home sales activity in the state is a sign of increased confidence in the sector, the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia says.

Drilling and mining services contractor Ausdrill has confirmed it is in discussions to acquire equipment supplier Best Tractor Parts.

Construction and contracting giant Leighton has announced it has unified its HWE Mining and Leighton Contractors operations under the new brand Leighton Contractors' Mining Division.

More editorial job losses at Fairfax are feared after the troubled media company announced 66 local jobs will be outsourced to New Zealand.

Mark McGowan is setting his strategy in place to tackle the government in the lead-up to the next state election.

The state's feed-in power tariff has been a costly program, although the full cost may never be revealed.

You have to wonder whether now is the right time for a major investment manager to completely upturn its business strategy.

Listed companies and government ministers keep on dishing up the kind of spin that frustrates investors, journalists and anybody else who wants to know what's really going on.

Both Julia Gillard and Wayne Swan cite their fathers as major influences on their political beliefs.

THE federal government's recent decision to delay implementation of new governance standards for not for profits highlights the complexities involved in regulating the sector, according to the Aust

TWO developments in philanthropy are providing opportunities for more Western Australians to become involved.

When you hear a boss talk about their best salesperson, they often refer to him or her as a 'rock star'.

If your business does not have a data backup strategy, you are at risk of losing everything.

PLANS are well under way for construction of Geraldton's first high-rise apartments following the recent completion of the city's foreshore redevelopment.

IF trading during their first week is any guide, the hospitality venues in the Brookfield Place heritage precinct will be a major drawcard in Perth.

Newly restored heritage buildings on St Georges Terrace are set to become a showpiece, but architects and developers worry new rules will halt other projects.

Western Australia's resources boom may be driving the state's economy, but it's also restricting the franchising industry's potential for ongoing growth.