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A new code of conduct for the state's construction sector has been hailed as a game-changer for the industry, with the potential to reduce costs across the board by 20 per cent.

Rental, hiring and real estate services were among the industries that fared worst as external administrations jumped 14 per cent in Western Australia for the September quarter, as insolvency experts warn that an economic rebound has not yet clearly emerged.

Padbury Mining has again attracted regulatory attention, with the company acknowledging it should have notified the ASX when it negotiated potential capital raisings worth $106 million with a Hong Kong-based investor last year.

WA Senator Rod Culleton says he will appeal against a Federal Court ruling that he is bankrupt as he fights to save his political career.

Junior gold miners Ramelius Resources and Saracen Mineral Holdings have posted solid quarters, with Ramelius achieving its production targets for a 12th consecutive quarter.

Recently listed marine technology company VEEM has flagged gross profit in line with expectations, but expects to report a smaller net result than what was forecast in its prospectus, on the back of a one-off cost.

ANZ Banking Group has announced its second asset sale in two weeks as it continues efforts to streamline the business and bolster its capital.

The share market is stronger due to gains among resources stocks including Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, triggered by higher commodity prices.

Woodside link to rig allowing workers to dodge taxAustralian oil and gas giant Woodside is using a drill rig operated by a US company at the centre of

Gold has rallied to its highest level in more than a month as the dollar dipped ahead of a news conference on Wednesday by US President-elect Donald Trump.

Oil prices fell about one per cent, extending the previous session's sharp sell-off, as the US dollar strengthened and doubts over implementation of a global deal to cut output loomed.

The Australian dollar has slipped a touch on the back of firming market bets on a US interest rate rise.

Stockbroker and funds manager Euroz has foreshadowed a strongly improved interim profit, driven mainly by the performance of Euroz Securities and the increased share prices of its listed investment companies.

Primary Health Care boss Peter Gregg will face charges of falsifying accounts during his time as an executive at construction firm Leighton Holdings (now CIMIC Group).

Former Silver Chain Group senior executive Dan Minchin will lead three community care providers into a new era when they merge into one organisation later this year.

Mineral sands producer Iluka Resources has scaled back a proposed accommodation camp at the planned Cataby project near Cervantes in a move to reduce capital costs as it works to complete a feasibility study.

Ahead of a looming April deadline for a $US212 million convertible bond repayment, uranium miner Paladin Energy has announced a proposal to restructure its balance sheet by converting some debt into equity, extending the maturity date of the remaining amount, and undertaking a $US75 million capital raising.

The share market has closed weaker for the first time in 2017 as investors took profits following a run of gains.

OPINION: Support from state and federal governments last year has engendered a positive mood among local tech players.

In 40 years' time, when people look back at the recent crop of winners of the Western Australian of the Year business awards, how will they be remembered relative to the early winners like Ralph Sarich, Sir Laurence Brodie-Hall and Michael Edgley?

BGC Construction, EMCO Building and Adco Constructions are among a number of local builders which have received a combined $48.3 million worth of contracts for work on police stations and new public schools.

Perth-based tech firm BrainChip Holdings has poured cold water on speculation it is seeking to privatise operations, but did confirm it was considering floating on another market.

Treasurer Mike Nahan says most of the 10,000 defects at the new Perth Children's Hospital revealed in public documents have been fixed, but he's hesitant to pinpoint when the already delayed facility will finally open its doors.

Crown Resorts has announced a new chairman and the return of billionaire James Packer to its board, just one year after he quit to focus on the casino operator's development projects.

The share market has opened lower amid a drop in oil prices and mixed sessions on overseas equity markets.

The Australian dollar has rebounded in early trade as its US counterpart slipped overnight following weak US labour market data.

Gold rose to a five-week high on Monday as markets reassessed the outlook for the U.S. economy after Donald Trump is inaugurated as president later this month, taking support from the falling dollar and lower U.S. Treasury yields.

Declines in energy and financial stocks weighed on the S&P 500 have helped stall the Dow's pursuit of the 20,000 milestone ahead of earnings season and expected US policy changes under the Donald Trump presidency.

Calls for fresh inquiry into offshore 457 visasThe West Australian branch of the Maritime Union of Australia has called for a royal commission into the 45

Toro Energy has joined Vimy Resources in gaining state government approval for its uranium project expansion plans, however Environment Minister Albert Jacob is yet to make a decision on the more contentious Yeelirrie uranium mine proposal put forward by Cameco.

Grain handler CBH Group has shaken off a soft performance in its downstream Interflour businesses to report a 10 per cent increase in its surplus to $110 million for the year to October, after 13.6 million tonnes were transported through its network.

An improved performance by some of the state's miners boosted the Business News index of listed Western Australian companies, the BN30, to finish almost 19 per cent higher over the year (2016).