Business groups have broadly welcomed the federal government's approach to improving the 457 visa scheme, but believe more changes need to be made to uphold the integrity and lawful use of temporary skilled migration in Australia.
The Committee for Perth has added to the debate over Perth's public transport system by releasing research indicating light rail systems attract more passengers, have lower running costs, and travel faster than rapid bus systems.
Western Australian farmers are projected to enjoy the highest rate of return in the nation, excluding capital appreciation, for 2014-15, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
More Western Australians were employed in February than ever before, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, but that was not enough to stop a 0.2 per cent rise in the state's unemployment rate to 5.8 per cent.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has applauded state government plans to review charges for the Utah Point bulk export facility at Port Hedland but wants the review extended to other ports.
Australia's biggest and lowest cost iron ore producer has hit back at claims it has flooded the market with supply, with Rio Tinto pointing the finger at its big Australian competitors.
Job advertisements have risen for the ninth month in a row, but ANZ Banking Group still expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates at its next meeting.
The state opposition plans to shake up planning laws to support the development of community hubs across Perth, creating jobs close to where people live.
Home ownership levels have fallen by almost 10 per cent in Perth while population growth outshone the rest of the country, according to a report released by the Committee for Perth.
A major report on Australia's ageing population says growth and prosperity will suffer unless more older people and women are encouraged into the workforce and government spending is brought under control, but Treasurer Joe Hockey insists the best years are ahead of us.
The delivery of the state government's budget will be delayed one week to account for uncertainty in the distribution of the GST, Treasurer Mike Nahan announced today.
Economic growth figures released today have vindicated the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to cut interest rates in February and to leave more cuts on the agenda.
Lower petrol prices have not accelerated new vehicle purchases in Western Australia, with sales down 6.1 per cent in February on the same period in 2014.
Australia must not let anger undermine its relationship with Indonesia if Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are executed, Prime Minister Tony Abbott says.
The federal government has watered down planned changes to the research and development tax incentive scheme, which industry players say will improve its impact on productivity.
Treasurer Mike Nahan, who is coming up on a year in the job later this month, spoke to an audience of nearly 500 at a Business News Success & Leadership breakfast last week.
The state government has abandoned plans to cancel late night train services and offered free rides after it was revealed inaccurate information regarding usage had been provided by the Public Transport Authority.
