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Woodside Petroleum has told shareholders that it plans to substantially increase its exploration spending and seek new partnerships, despite plunging prices caused by a gas glut in the United State

Former federal opposition leader Dr John Hewson says the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should continue slashing interest rates so they are in line with other developed economies.

Ramelius Resources has been savaged by investors after releasing a disappointing quarterly production report yesterday.

The Australian share market closed marginally stronger at a nine-month high after gains by miners were offset falls among the big four banks.

Matilda Zircon has appointed former Murchison Metals boss Trevor Matthews as its new chief executive.Mr Matthews will take the reins at Matilda from May 14.

Aquila Resources' $430 million sale of its half interest in the Isaac Plains coal mine in Queensland is a step closer to being officially sold, following Foreign Investment Review Board's (FIRB) ap

Leighton Holdings has won a $604 million, three-year, contract for mining services at the Peak Downs Mine in central Queensland.

The state government is under pressure to ease the impact of ballooning utilities bills on poorer households in the state's budget this month.

Fortescue Metals Group founder Andrew Forrest expects his company will pay "little or no" minerals resource rent tax when it comes into effect from July 1.

National Australia Bank and the Bank of Queensland have become the first banks to lower interest rates, but both say they won't pass on the full 50 basis point cut recommended by the Reserve Bank o

The state government needs to find a balance between honest financial management and policy savvy over the next 12 months.

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Two recent reports have suggested the southern states may have to learn to cope with uneven economic growth.

The RBA's interest rate decision this week signalled some big changes in Australia's banking industry, and continuing risks in the global economy.

After slipping off the radar, the debt crisis in Europe has now returned.

Insiders argue the prime minister faces four key options as she battles to revive her leadership and Labor's fortunes.

RETAILER Kmart has signed on to support Variety's national Freedom program, which provides special needs children with bicycles and tricycles.

FIVE years after its launch and having developed a strong relationship with Aboriginal communities, the Nyoongar Sports Association has launched a new strategic plan aimed at diversifying its fundi

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Directors in Australia are currently facing an environment in which they are required to take more responsibility.

Kelly Rattigan was named the nation's emerging architect by the Australian Institute of Architects last month but don't let the title fool you.

Perth City Council has backed more generous plot ratio bonuses across large parts of the city, with the hope it may encourage more hotel and residential developments in the CBD.

A change crept into the landscape governing the practice of insolvency this year.

Giant liquefied natural gas projects like Gorgon and Pluto dominate coverage of the oil and gas sector, yet there are plenty of other developments under way.

Shell's development of a world-first floating LNG project off the Kimberley coast is likely to be a game changer for the industry, allowing extensive ‘stranded' gas assets to be developed.

If you are a ‘glass half-full' person, the LNG boom has presented great opportunities for local industry, but not everyone is happy.

Western Australia's huge – if largely unproven – potential to host massive so-called unconventional oil and gas resources has already caught the eyes of some major international energy majors.&nbsp

Changing global markets and local community pressures are crimping the growth prospects for big gas projects but the industry is still in a boom.

Michael Wright challenged the public's view of the average mining billionaire.

You don't have to get your hands dirty to reap the benefit of the mining boom.

Telecommunications giant Optus has slashed 750 jobs as part of a restructure, but none will be lost in Western Australia.

The Australian stock market has opened higher, as gains among the big miners helped offset a weak start from the retail banks.