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Western Australia's mining sector, including some of the state's largest mining companies, has received $6 million through a state government program designed to encourage exploratio

Leighton Contractors was today announced as the contractor for phase two construction works on the Ord-East Kimberley expansion project.

Treasurer Wayne Swan says the major four banks have looked after their customers leading into Christmas by moving inline with the central bank's interest rate cut.

West Perth-based Raisama today sold its Kashkasu II uranium project to China's Hebei Mining for $1.5 million as part of a move to increase its focus on the oil and gas sector.

WA is faring best in the country for employment rates, according to figures released today.

The administrators of Fletcher Jones will attempt to save the high-profile clothing retailer by putting it up for sale.

Australian shares edged lower as investors continued to fret about whether eurozone leaders will be able to hammer out a deal to tackle the debt crisis at this week's summit.

Australian shares added 0.7 per cent as hopes for a new debt deal in Europe and forecast-beating economic growth data for the September quarter boosted investor appetite.

South Boulder Mines hopes to raise $10.1 million through a one-for-ten share deal at $1.10 per share.

Consumers should check cyber security settings on their mobile devices before shopping online, an expert warns.

WA will host a record 84 Eventscorp-sponsored events next year, including Australia's richest golf tournament and an international action sports festival.

WA's largest locally owned banking institution Police & Nurses Credit Society has announced that it will follow the Reserve Bank, cutting the full interest rate on its variable home loan produc

THE property development arm of national construction giant Leighton has established a Western Australian beachhead with a deal to develop the strategic Perth Entertainment Centre site as part of t

Perth-based mining company Atlantic has completed a $25 million capital raising to finance process improvements and alterations at its Windimurra vanadium project, which has been adversel

Eric Ripper's reception at the federal Labor conference last weekend shows how great his party's challenge is at home.

Workers in other countries would jump at the opportunities offered by our mining, and oil and gas giants.

Business and political leaders need to consider what happens after there's nothing left to dig up.

The latest controversy over native title funding does not augur well for a positive review of federal state financial relations.

The third part on Deloitte's series on labour market challenges outlines the case for making those currently in the workforce more productive.

The Barnett government is paying lip service to calls for a comprehensive lobbyists' register.

Ian Hutchinson reckons any foodie worth their salt should be down at his beachfront restaurant and microbrewery at North Fremantle. Carolyn Herbert reports.

FOR most businesses, dollar figures are a clear and unambiguous indication of performance – markets and investors respond quickly to bad/good news or results.

'I need more sales. I need more sales,' you say. Welcome to the club. Everyone needs more sales.

Founded in Perth in 1986, software developer Micromine has grown from a three-person operation to more than 235 staff globally, with offices in 18 of the world's major mineral producing capitals.

Don Newman, a young lecturer-mathematician, had been struggling with a very difficult mathematical problem.

PERTH-BASED private equity investor Centauri has teamed up with Peter Bartlett's FMR Investments for an innovative $150 million building development in Port Hedland.

A DECADE after proposing a resort development in Margaret River and one year on from losing a bid to develop a new Rottnest Island resort in Longreach Bay, Karma Royal Group has finally locked in b

ANAECO chief Patrick Kedemos believes the waste industry is set to undergo a profound, technological shift in the next 20 years comparable to the rapid advances in telecommunications since the adve

WHILE the Barnett government deliberates over its waste policy, Phoenix Energy and local company New Energy are pushing ahead with plans to invest close to $1 billion in waste-to-energy plants in t

The waste sector is hopeful the state government will release a waste policy next year ending a policy vacuum in this essential service sector.

The Australian dollar rose following the release of data showing the national economy grew strongly in the September quarter.

International tourism to WA was up 8.2 per cent since September 2010, according to a report released today.