Wall Street stocks have finished with sharp gains following mixed retail sector earnings and Federal Reserve policy meeting minutes that showed little change in policy.
Consumer confidence has slumped to its lowest level in over two years, with Australians worried about the impact the government's tough budget cuts will have on their family finances.
In its last move before being disbanded, a research centre has used vital funding from an unexpected source to potentially secure a new future for Western Australia's mallee industry.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore president Jimmy Wilson says the mining giant is likely to request government intervention to prevent a "devastating" proposed strike at Port Hedland which could cost miners up to $100 million a day.
Global energy giant Shell has expanded its footprint at Leighton Properties and DEXUS Property Group's Kings Square, signing up to take up a further 5,847 square metres of office space in the devel
Perth-based mining exploration companies Latin Resources, Talga Resources and Sovereign Metals have announced plans to raise capital to fund their respective offshore projects, collectively worth $8.45 million.
A dozen of Australia's top scientists recently faced off in national competition to determine the effectiveness of their ‘elevator pitches' for commercial support.
Regional Development Minister Terry Redman has sought to soften the blow of a reduction in Royalties for Regions funding by promising a more a strategic approach to spending and greater investment in the southern regions.
A new survey by the Australian Institute of Management has provided further confirmation that Western Australia's massive wage growth has come off the boil, with companies reporting a solid decline in average salary growth.
Wall Street stocks have slumped on a batch of mostly-disappointing retail earnings and after a US Federal Reserve official endorsed a speedier rise in benchmark interest rates than some expect.
AnaeCo director Ian Campbell has lost control of his 6.5 per cent stake in the waste treatment company after the shares were used as security for separate loans.
Trucking company CTI Logistics has paved the way for further expansion of its Hazelmere depot with the purchase of a 30,000 square metre property adjoining its existing premises.
Mining contractor Byrnecut has been awarded a $200 million contract for underground mining at Sandfire Resources' DeGrussa copper-gold mine near Meekatharra.
Western Australia's leading property industry groups have warned the government not to abolish its Keystart shared equity home loan scheme, arguing it could push thousands of low-income earners into public housing.
The winemaker behind brands including Penfolds has rejected a $3.05 billion takeover proposal from a US investment firm while announcing plans to slash costs and jobs.
Perth's industrial land sector is likely to experience a short-term supply shortage, with land values the most expensive in the nation and high construction costs affecting developers' ability to create new facilities.
