Findings released today by Tourism Research Australia show 2.9 million visitors spent a total of $10.9 billion in Western Australia in the year to September 2019, a substantial increase on previous periods.
Australian shares have reached fresh all-time highs for a fourth consecutive day following the signing of a trade deal between the US and China earlier this week.
Gold slipped overnight as the safe-haven metal was hurt by upbeat US economic data that signalled a healthy economy and as stock markets climbed on optimism over the signing of the US-China Phase 1 trade deal.
Western Australia’s first refund point operators for the federal government’s container deposit scheme have been chosen, with 145 refund locations made available in the state.
The benchmark Australian stock index has smashed past the 7,000-point level for the first time ever on a wave of investor confidence from a signed trade deal between the US and China after two years of hostilities.
The state government has begun the tender process for the design, construction and commissioning of the Metronet Morley-Ellenbrook line, despite delays related to other contracts set to deliver the line's build.
Caltex Australia has reached an agreement with Alimentation Couche-Tard that will allow it to disclose confidential information in relation to the Montreal-based global convenience store chain's $8.6 billion takeover offer.
Australian shares smashed past the 7,000 point level for the first time on a wave of investor confidence from a signed trade deal between the US and China.
Oil prices were down slightly overnight, pressured early by data showing big increases in US refined products, but recovered some of the losses later by the signing of a Phase 1 trade deal between Washington and Beijing.
Gold rose overnight after details of the US-China Phase 1 trade deal failed to soothe investors' concerns about trade differences, as Washington retained tariffs on some Chinese goods.
Osborne Park-based CV Check has reported a breakeven cash flow quarter and continued growth in its B2B customer segment, which contributed 73 per cent in total sales.
The Australian share market has closed higher for the eighth time in 10 sessions, with the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index coming tantalisingly close to breaking the 7,000 mark.
National retailer Jeanswest, established in Perth in 1972, has entered into voluntary administration today, putting at risk nearly 1,000 jobs across the country.
Premier Mark McGowan this morning said direct flights from China were critical to growing WA’s tourism industry, as the first direct flight from Shanghai to Perth arrived at Perth Airport.
What Christmas gave to Australian retailers, the bushfires are taking away, but there could be worse to come for shopkeepers and shopping centre owners when the latest international trends wash up here.
Super members have good reason to be optimistic about what 2020 might deliver to their balances but they should not expect the same fat returns as last year, a research house says.
Oil prices climbed overnight after five days of declines as the United States and China prepared to sign a preliminary trade deal and as Middle East tensions eased.
Former Wesfarmers executive Terry Bowen is planning to reduce his involvement at private equity group BGH Capital after taking an expanded board role at BHP and joining the board of Transurban.
Australians buying homes with at least a seven-star energy rating will be eligible for discounted loans under a new scheme through the federal government's green bank.
Curious Planet, formerly known as Australian Geographic, will close all 63 of its stores in Australia over the next eight weeks after the owner's administrators were unable to find a suitable buyer for the struggling retailer.
Copper prices overnight hit their highest point since May as traders awaited the signing of a US-China Phase 1 trade deal and Chinese data that will show whether a pick-up in economic activity has been maintained.
Oil prices fell about 1 per cent overnight as Middle East tensions eased and investors turned their focus to lackluster seasonal demand following last week's bearish US report showing a large fuel stockbuilds.
