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A six-storey apartment complex in South Hedland is on track to be built within eight days, 20 per cent faster than originally estimated by modular builders Hickory Group.

Fitness fashion retailer Lorna Jane is set to open its 14th store in Perth, signing a five-year lease at the Floreat Forum Shopping Centre.

Treasurer Mike Nahan says the government could generate proceeds of up to $3 billion through the sale of several assets earmarked in the budget as candidates for privatisation.

Red Mountain Mining expects to complete by the end of the year a definitive feasibility study at its Batangas gold project in the Philippines after appointing Como Engineers to undertake the initiative.

The Australian share market has opened lower, with all sectors down.

World oil prices have fallen as traders booked profits from the previous day's rally on signs of strengthening crude demand in the United States.

US stocks have finished mixed but some selling pressure continued to dog the technology sector amid worries about overvaluations.

The Australian dollar remains well above 93.5 US cents after better than expected employment figures fuelled hopes of a sustained jobs market recovery.

Two major events last week highlighted the private sector's desire to deliver new port infrastructure, and it's a trend the Barnett government could take even further.

The state's gold sector fears it will be tapped for hundreds of millions of dollars in additional royalty revenue banked by the Barnett government in its latest budget.

The share market held on to early gains to add three quarters of a per cent in value.

The government appears to have reacted to pre-budget industry fears by declaring only modest cuts to new housing market entrants' stamp duty concessions, however it still earned the wrath of some industry players.

The Barnett government has trimmed back its record capital works spend further, deferring spending on key infrastructure projects including the Swan Valley Bypass.

Western Australia's unemployment rate has remained at 4.9 per cent in April, in line with the national rate which has held steady at 5.8 per cent.

Business directors' confidence in the Coalition has fallen dramatically as the Abbott government's first budget looms, according to a new survey.

Just as Western Australia's nickel miners pop champagne corks to celebrate the remarkable 40 per cent rise in the nickel price over the past five months, signs have started to emerge that the party might soon be over

Decmil Group has won a $35 million contract at Rio Tinto's West Angelas iron ore project to build infrastructure related to developing the Deposit B ore body.

Millions of motorists could soon be paying more for petrol if the federal government decides to increase the fuel excise in next week's budget.

A new book on climate change paints a grim view of the future, but not for the reasons you may think.

World oil prices have surged higher after crude inventories unexpectedly fell from a record high in the United States, suggesting better demand in the world's largest crude consumer.

US stocks have finished mostly higher following more-conciliatory statements by Russia's president amid the Ukraine crisis, but weak earnings from some technology stocks pushed the Nasdaq into the red.

When Australia's health insurance funds increased their premiums at the start of April it was Western Australian fund HIF that had the lowest increases across the board.

As Business News' Rising Stars search draws to a close, the founder of a contracting company that expanded through the GFC, but had a “disastrous” last financial year and more recently lost $1 million through its dealings with Forge Group, is pursuing growth again with a new strategy.

Mount Lawley's soon-to-be fifth Mexican eatery, Guzman y Gomez, claims it offers something distinct from the neighbouring competition.

A target to aim for and a system for monitoring progress is a great start if you want to improve the results in your business.

The Australian share market has followed the global trend and has finished lower, with mining stocks taking the biggest hit.

Perth's rental market price pressure has eased further, with the median rent falling to $450 per week according to the Real Estate Institute of WA.

The retail sector appears to be suffering a hangover after strong spending over the Christmas period and is unlikely to bounce back any time soon, according to analysts.

Western Australia's travel agents are set to be released from extra regulatory burdens, levelling the playing field between them and competing international agencies.

Stamp duty concessions for first home buyers appear set to be trimmed, with Premier Colin Barnett hinting the change will be among measures introduced in tomorrow's state budget.

Copper and gold explorer Stavely Minerals debuted on the ASX today in what was the first float by a Western Australia-based minerals play in more than a year.

Engineering contractor Monadelphous Group has been awarded a series of new maintenance services contracts and contract extensions worth $140 million.