Perth ‘rich lister' Laurence Escalante plans to borrow $1.4 billion to buy out minority shareholders in VGW in a deal that values his online gaming business at $3.2 billion.
Babylon Pump and Power is hopeful of being able to enhance its earnings power on the back of news it has filed documents to acquire Bunbury-based Blue Hire.
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Grant Wilson says its newly signed co-management agreement with Rio Tinto could instill positive mining change in the Pilbara.
Investment house Soul Patts will merge with Australia's biggest brickmaker to form a $14 billion diversified investment, property and building company.
The S&P 500 ended a volatile session little changed on Friday as US president Donald Trump slammed China before sounding upbeat about reaching a trade deal.
The state government body, designed to support small WA businesses, will welcome the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry boss as chair, alongside two other appointments.
An Aboriginal consultancy that was promised $4.5 million in government funding to facilitate cultural heritage surveys has been forced to halt operations after the money did not arrive.
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Woodside's North West Shelf; the $118m Gnarabup resort; Aboriginal cultural heritage laws; Alcoa's expansion; Healthscope; and a mag preview.
Winners at this year's Western Australian of the Year awards include land developer Nigel Satterley, scientist Sue Fletcher and wheelchair charity founder Olly Pickett.
Former Victoria Legal Aid managing director Bevan Warner has been appointed as Western Australia's ombudsman, filling a seat vacated by the resignation of the embattled Chris Field.
Accommodation shortages, rising house prices and skilled labour were among the key issues that united farmers, tourism bodies and developers at the Kimberley Economic Forum.
The state government has confirmed it will review its Aboriginal cultural heritage settings specific to the state's mining and exploration sectors, committing to a four-month review.
Scott Wyatt-led Viva Energy Group has received environmental backing from the Victorian state government in relation to its proposed LNG terminal in Geelong.