The Australian dollar is firmer against the greenback, which sagged after US Federal Reserve policymakers appeared unsettled by signs of a global economic slowdown.
The recently appointed boss of BHP Billiton's Nickel West division has presented a rare positive message for the unloved business, saying there was “nervous excitement” after a series of internal changes.
The transport minister's refusal to provide information to parliament on the controversial Perth Freight Link was not appropriate, a report from the auditor general has found.
CBH Group's headquarters in West Perth has officially been added to the State Register of Heritage Places, six years after being named a place of cultural heritage significance.
Tipping the top or bottom of a market is never smart, especially at a time of volatile trading; but a series of recent events point to confidence growing in the start of a recovery in the Western Australian economy.
The state government has revealed four possible locations for a new public secondary school in Perth's western suburbs, but the opposition says the plans are well behind schedule.
Shares in NRW Holdings have nearly doubled in value after the company lifted a trading suspension following two wins in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in its dispute with Samsung C&T.
Telstra has entered into an agreement to acquire the technology subsidiary of not-for-profit health and community care organisation Silver Chain Group for an undisclosed sum.
Health insurer HBF and miner BHP Billiton are turning away from a singular focus on annual performance reviews in favour of more regular and personal engagement with staff.
Local digital marketing agency Bam Creative took home seven awards at the annual Australian Web Awards last night, which recognises outstanding work by web designers and developers.
Macquarie Group is forking out $8.2 billion for a major car leasing and finance business from ANZ, and seeking financial support from shareholders to fund the deal.
Leading local businesswomen Sharon Warburton and Vicki Krause have joined the board of the energy provider Western Power, replacing outgoing directors Paul Underwood and Sue Wilson.
The Australian share market has climbed more than one per cent in early trade on the back of firm leads from overseas equities and commodities markets.
Gold has eased, falling from a two-week high on the firmer US dollar while losses were capped on expectations that the US Federal Reserve will delay raising interest rates until next year.
LandCorp has released the biggest lot at its Crossroads Industrial Estate in Forrestdale to market, with the agency expecting significant demand from both owner-occupiers and developers for the sit
One of Perth's most experienced hotel operators says the repositioning of the Cottesloe Beach Hotel is a good indication of what's required to stay competitive in the city's rapidly maturing hospitality and tourism market.
Shares in local rare earths explorer Plymouth Minerals closed 75 per cent higher on news it had entered into an agreement to acquire two African potash projects for an all-scrip deal worth up to $2.75 million.
Telstra's retail boss Gordon Ballantyne, who helped revive the telco giant's fortunes in the mobile market, will leave in December after more than five years with the company.
Western Australia's Caratti and Cardaci families have featured for the first time in BRW's rich families list, while the Buckeridge family has been ranked as the state's wealthiest.
