THE state government is reviewing legislation to better protect business from new laws that allow vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers to be confiscated.
The state government has called for expressions of interest to develop the waterfront site near the Carnarvon town centre into a commercial, residential and tourism hub.
Rio Tinto has posted record quarterly iron ore production at its Pilbara operations amid speculation of further bribery claims against the company in the Chinese media.
Nearly 78 per cent of jobs lost in the state's tourism sector hail from regional areas as the industry suffers a near 10 per cent drop in domestic visitor nights, new data shows.
Staff at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank have been asked to take 10 days unpaid leave as part of a short-term measure to reduce costs in the current economic climate.
Share surge on swelling confidence; States battle to contain wages; BHP takes hard ore price line; Allco debacle costs Sir Rod chair at ANZ; Asciano open to bids as boss sells
A $12 million solar power station to be built in Kalgoorlie has been scrapped after the company behind the operation, Solar Systems, could not get federal funding.
A complaint has been lodged with the corruption watchdog against Premier Colin Barnett for alleged misconduct over the removal of a Peppermint Grove property from the state heritage list.
The state opposition has called on the government to explain a $16 million funding hole for the $880 million East Perth Riverside redevelopment project, which is competing with two other major Perth city projects for investment capital.
LNG boom big boost to economy; Karoon Gas 'bullish' on Browse Basin project; Investors sweat on Fortescue update to $400m costs drive; Stokes' power play tipped to escalate; China shuts the door on diplomats
The median house price in Perth has risen by 3.5 per cent, or $15,000, in the June quarter as more owners traded up to more expensive homes while the rental market's vacancy rate is now higher than normal, new data shows.
Most Western Australians believe the local economy will strengthen in the coming year, according to an inaugural survey by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA and Curtin University.
China claims proof on Rio 'spy'; ANZ roasted on almonds; Firepower boss faces criminal charges; Stokes No 2 after fresh Packer raid; Thiess wins second big Gorgon deal
The state's unemployment rate has climbed to a seasonally adjusted 5.1 per cent in June from an upwardly revised 5 per cent recorded the previous month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said today.
Chinese concede ore price cut; IMF raises its world forecast; Stokes linked to Packer raid; New pain for ANZ to top $300m; Canadian slap on wrist for Qantas
UP to 100,000 state government employees will continue to have access to a major superannuation tax break, as the rest of the population adheres to strict new laws.
THE Residential Development Council of Australia has forecast the need for 17,000 homes per year for the next five years, warning of further house price rises if that demand was not met.
The Western Australian Trade Opportunities Service is operated by the International Trade Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia.
Barnett backs 9pm retail trading PREMIER Colin Barnett has announced that he will introduce a bill paving the way for retail trading hours to be extended to 9pm on weeknights.
TWO Perth financial planning firms are part of a group of 12 adviser groups nationwide that are now trading under the banner Shadforth Financial Group, and will seek a unified listing when market conditions improve.
COPPER and zinc miner Kagara will add nickel to its base metals production portfolio with its Lounge Lizard project set to produce first nickel within the next couple of months.
THE first ripples of a dramatic restructure of energy giant Shell's global business have reached Perth as the company seeks to slash its cost base, stay competitive and speed up its project development decision-making.
WESTERN Australia's construction sector has been boosted with the awarding of $342 million in contracts to builders across the state as part of the federal government's infrastructure funding program.
WESTERN Australia's business community has given cautious approval to initiatives proposed at last week's Council of Australian Government (Coag) meeting, aimed at streamlining the approvals process for taxpayer-assisted major infrastructure developments.
IN 2006, I was present when the then opposition spokesman for agriculture, Gary Snook, launched his policy on the trialling of genetically modified canola at the Dowerin Field Days.
