The big four banks have defended their lending standards after a report linked them to companies accused of illegal land grabs in developing countries.
US stocks have slumped after a dim earnings outlook from Amazon sparked a big retreat in tech stocks and as world leaders signalled growing worry over Ukraine.
The federal government has announced it will spend an extra $1 billion on its Emissions Reduction Fund to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but has failed to reveal what penalties will apply to companies that don't comply.
Two Western Australian companies pushing waste to energy projects worth more than $710 million are planning to start construction within the next year.
Toll roads operator Transurban has extended its reach into Queensland, acquiring a string of Brisbane motorways from the Queensland government for more than $7 billion.
Energy and Minerals Australia has extended its trade suspension period to almost a month after signalling it has been unable to complete a proposed capital raising.
Oil prices have fallen as US commercial crude-oil stockpiles hit an all-time high on the strength of production in the world's biggest oil-consuming country.
The Australian dollar is slightly higher as it struggles to recover from losses made after the release of weaker-than-expected March quarter inflation figures.
The state government has signed a native title agreement with the Ngarluma people of the Pilbara over land intended for a deepwater port at Anketell Point.
Perth-based company Thermomix has reaffirmed its commitment to community causes on the back of continued strong demand for its do-it-all kitchen appliance.
Scoop Publishing has continued to expand its product line in a sign that founder David Hogan has no intentions of slowing the growth of Western Australia's most recognised lifestyle magazine publisher.
More small-to-medium Western Australian business owners are delaying plans to sell as market conditions convince them to hang in longer in the hope they can increase revenue.
Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority will assess the Barnett government's proposal to extend its controversial catch-and-kill shark policy for a further three years.
WA-based food company FFI Holdings has agreed to lease part of its 50,000 square metre Jandakot investment property, which is expected to provide annual revenue of $740,000 to the company.
Gold miner Troy Resources says it has secured the final funding required to develop its Karouni project in West Guyana, with Investec Bank agreeing to provide the company with a $100 million revolving credit facility.
