A rebound in the local retail sector may be on the horizon, after Western Australia recorded the second largest rise in retail spending among states and territories, according the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data.
The live export industry is angry the ban on shipping sheep to the Middle East during the northern summer has been extended by one month, with the Nationals WA saying the sector was left "bereft of confidence".
Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Group has narrowed the choice for the preferred design to replace the Indiana Tea House on Cottesloe Beach, after two of the four designs received strong support from the public and the competition jury.
Deputy under-treasurer Michael Court has joined the board of Horizon Power, the latest in a string of moves to appoint government employees to directorships at energy utilities.
Exports to Thailand from Western Australia have surged about 270 per cent from a low point just three years ago, as the South-East Asian country seeks to strengthen linkages with Australia and partners.
June quarter Inflation has narrowly beaten expectations with a rise to 0.6 per cent, which likely postpones a third consecutive rate cut next month but is not enough to ward off a further reduction by the end of the year.
Premier Mark McGowan and Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti attacked opposition leader Liza Harvey today for her support of the Perth Freight Link, criticising the previous Liberal government and Ms Harvey's stance on tolls.
The state government has appointed 10 members to the board of its peak infrastructure advisory body, including six directors from the private sector led by chairman John Langoulant.
The Australian share market has posted solid gains, with the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ending the day less than three points from its best closing price ever.
Western Australia's economic performance was the worst of all Australian states for the March quarter, according to Commsec’s latest data, but stronger population and exports growth could indicate a turnaround is on the cards.
Marketforce has extended its master media advertising contract for the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), making it the agency responsible for WA local government advertising.
There’s growing pressure for the state government to rethink how it prices electricity because of the proliferation of solar panels, but the issue could be electoral dynamite.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is planning to visit around 700 small businesses in Broome, Cable Beach, Derby and Kununurra, Western Australia in August as part of the agency’s work to tackle the black economy and protect honest businesses from those doing the wrong thing.
OPINION: Paul Papalia’s task to increase local, national and international tourist numbers and spending remains a work in progress, but signs are positive.
Plans for a zip line at Matagarup Bridge and a rooftop climb at Optus Stadium are advancing, after the state government shortlisted three potential operators.
Australia's top bureaucrat has cleared former ministers Julie Bishop and Christopher Pyne of any potential misconduct over jobs they have accepted since retiring from federal politics.
The gold price touched an all-time high today in Australian dollar terms, sending the shares of many of the country’s gold miners surging, led by Resolute Mining and Northern Star Resources.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Western Australia has bucked the national trend and fallen 0.5 percentage points to 5.8 per cent on the back of a 13,800 increase in the total number of people holding a job.
The WA government is considering prosecuting a Chinese company over unauthorised land clearing at a pastoral station in the state's north, as shocked traditional owners say important flora including boab trees have been ripped up.
Investors who bought taxi plates as prices fell after Uber entered the market could receive more compensation than long-term drivers, as payments under the state government’s taxi buy-back scheme begin flowing this month.
Demand for construction workers in Western Australia could double within 12 months, putting pressure on wages and schedules, according to an industry analyst.
WA opposition leader Liza Harvey's blaming of "meth zombies" for Perth's weak retail sector talks down the WA capital, Labor leader Anthony Albanese says.
OPINION: Now might be a good time for a walk down memory lane in terms of trade and business, particularly given the behaviour of some of the world’s major economies and political players.
The state government today announced an additional $11.8 million towards the redevelopment of Bunbury Hospital, in addition to the $11 million already committed to the redevelopment in the state budget.
