Consumer confidence within Western Australia has slumped to near record lows with the closure of high-profile businesses on the east coast and the prospect of higher interest rates rattling households.
The High Court has ruled that native title rights are not extinguished by the granting of mining leases, in what indigenous groups have described as a landmark decision which will provide a clear basis for the resolution of other native title disputes.
Former Treasury head Ken Henry has joined calls for the federal government to face up to the fiscal hurdles posed by the nation's growing welfare and health budgets.
The Subiaco Arts Centre will tomorrow launch its own independent festival, with high hopes to continue the strong public support for such arts events which has been evident at the Perth International Arts Festival and Fringe World Festival.
The state's two biggest mining companies have downplayed the recent dive in the iron ore price, insisting the outlook is still positive despite analysts tipping a continued fall to around $US80 per tonne.
Western Australia has been ranked as the world's most attractive jurisdiction for investment in the resources sector, based on the state's geology and its improved policy settings.
Western Australian magnate Len Buckeridge has died of a heart attack at his home at the age of 77 – leaving one of the nation's biggest construction and building materials businesses in the hands of his children.
The Western Australian public will differentiate between the state government's problems and the Liberal party's Senate candidates at the April 5 poll, Prime Minister Tony Abbott told a campaign launch in Perth today.
Rare earth miner Lynas Corporation has widened its half-year loss and warned that it will need to raise additional funding within the next 12 months to meet its debt repayment obligations.
The tide appears to be turning for the travel and tourism sector, with data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlighting a growth trend in the number of short-term visitors compared to resident departures.
SPECIAL REPORT: As the junior resources sector slows, so do the earnings of companies most exposed to the sector – exploration drilling and mining services firms.
SPECIAL REPORT: Tight debt and equity environments have led many junior mining and exploration firms to seek alternative arrangements to finance their operations.
A federal Liberal MP who called Tony Abbott a liar over the government's refusal to support food processor SPC Ardmona says the company's $70 million deal with Woolworths is a win for people power.
Parts of the East Perth skyline will start to rival the height of the central city after Finbar Group secured planning approval for what will be Perth's tallest apartment tower.
Struggling miner Atlantic has secured $29.7 million in debt funding from its major shareholder Droxford International and negotiated a standstill arrangement with the majority of its noteholders.
