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Perth-based explorer Australian American Mining Corporation has announced further capital raising plans as it looks to bring its American copper interests to production.

Anatolia Energy has completed a $6.2 million capital raising and commenced development works at its Temrezli uranium project in Turkey.

Payment solutions provider Emerchants has signed a three-month trial agreement with Perth-based Cash Converters International for the distribution of prepaid debit cards at the second-hand dealer's network of stores.

Western Australia has recorded one of the lowest local election turnouts in the state's history, with just over a quarter of enrolled voters taking part.

National Australia Bank has dropped to the bottom of the pack for satisfaction levels among business customers.

Perth clean energy company Eden Energy has entered into an exclusive licence agreement with Monash University in Victoria to utilise technology that will enable carbon nanotubes (CN) to effectively

Western Australia remains the top economic performer but the fortunes of all the states and territories are expected to improve, following the election of a new federal government.

Australian stocks have jumped to fresh five-year highs in response to gains on global stock markets on Friday night.

Gold futures have declined as some investors worry that demand will falter after prices in the week climbed back above $US1,300 a troy ounce.

From Saturday, 19th of October:On Tuesday markets were staring at a global economic debacle because of the US budget and debt ceiling showdown.

The Australian dollar has hit an almost five-month high, helped by some stronger Chinese economic growth figures for the September quarter.

Our society must take care of its most vulnerable, but political motives have shifted the pendulum on ‘need' and developed a sense of entitlement.

The war of words between Empire Oil & Gas and its joint venture partner ERM Power continues, with Empire directors warning shareholders that ERM lacks the experience needed to guide an oil and gas company.

Esslemont Cockram has won a $28 million contract to build new facilities at Willetton Senior High School, the largest of six construction contracts for education and training centres awarded recent

The bar business isn't always serious, as a quirky new venue in Highgate shows.

Australia's share market has closed at the highest level since mid-2008 as China regains its economic growth pace.

Clive Palmer will have to wait at least another week to find out if he's made it into the federal parliament.

The Swan River provides a unique opportunity for WA's tourism industry, but operators say efforts to expand their businesses have been stymied by red tape and bureaucracy.

Investors are betting the experts have got it wrong when it comes to forecasts for the price of iron ore.

For thousands of taxpayers, the annual chore of filling in a tax return could soon become redundant.

Resolute Mining says it remains on track to achieve its production guidance despite recording softer quarterly production figures and an increase in cash costs.

Labor leader Bill Shorten has named his opposition ministry, with WA MPs Gary Gray and Melissa Parke awarded the resources and assistant health portfolios respectively.

The head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says efforts must be made to ensure post-global financial crisis reforms are implemented.

Petroleum producer Santos has warned its full year production will be at the low end of predictions.

Suda's fully-owned subsidiary Westcoast Surgical and Medical Supplies has reported its strongest quarter to date.

US investors have powered the S&P 500 to an all-time high, one day after Washington politicians reached a deal to reopen the government and avert a feared debt default.

BHP Billiton Iron Ore will today announce the doubling of its investment in scholarships for indigenous students in Western Australia.

The US political battle has taken its toll on the greenback, pushing the Australian dollar above 96 US cents.

With the RBA hinting at sub-trend growth, there's little chance of a change in interest rates in the near term.

Canning Vale based medical and emergency services provider Hostile Environment Services has stepped up its growth strategy after agreeing to sell 55 per cent of its business to Europe's largest private ambulance service provider, Falck.

What was done decades ago as common business practice is increasingly fraught these days.