Gold miner Silver Lake Resources has said it is not in a position to pay dividends, with volatile gold prices and the state government's minerals royalty review remaining as threats to its balance sheet.
A former director of defunct Perth property developer Ocean Key Holdings has been found guilty of stealing more than $820,000 after an investigation by the corporate watchdog.
The Australian market ended the week with solid gains as investors welcomed the incoming US Federal Reserve chair's comments about maintaining economic stimulus.
Sandalwood producer TFS Corporation has been hit with a second strike but has survived a board spill after more than a quarter of its shareholders voted against adopting the company's remuneration report for the second consecutive year.
The Australian Electoral Commission wants part of the federal election declared void because it can't be certain who would have won the final two Senate places in Western Australia.
Tanami Gold has seen its share price plunge 34 per cent after announcing an $11.75 million entitlement offer underwritten by its largest shareholder, Allied Property Resources.
Octanex and Perth's Peak Oil and Gas are working towards a merger, with Melbourne-based Octanex underwriting a rights issue for of $1.94 million that will go towards working capital for Peak prior to the implementation of the deal.
The University of Western Australia has received another massive donation, with freight magnate Greg Poche gifting $10 million for a new centre for indigenous health.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott could intervene to prevent the foreign takeover of Australia's largest agribusiness despite support for the bid by his Liberal colleagues.
US stocks have barrelled to fresh records, shrugging off some disappointing earnings results amid greater confidence the Federal Reserve will wait longer before scaling back an aggressive stimulus program.
The Australian dollar is lower, consolidating after a rally on the back of Federal Reserve chair nominee Janet Yellen's testimony to a US Senate committee.
Listed company ILH Group has announced that its law firm subsidiaries Rockwell Olivier and Civic Legal plan to merge their Western Australian operations
Engineering and construction contractors Decmil Group and Calibre Group have both predicted a positive outlook after diversifying their businesses to cope with the mining services slowdown
Apartment developer Psaros has substantially expanded its operations after gaining financial backing from private equity investment groups Dorado and Alceon.
The Housing Industry of Australia has welcomed the reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission and believes it is essential in boosting Australia's productivity.
Premier Colin Barnett has responded angrily after being asked if there was a link between Chevron's $64 million Elizabeth Quay land purchase and its bid to secure more ground on Barrow Island for the Gorgon gas project.
