Former senior federal cabinet minister Stephen Smith has identified Western Australia's economic future as a major factor in his audacious bid to wrest leadership of the WA Labor Party from the incumbent, Mark McGowan.
Gold has fallen one per cent, as the US dollar rebounded and oil and world stock markets rose, after bullion extended the prior session's gains to a 13-month high touched in early trade after the European Central Bank's announcement of additional easing.
Former federal minister Stephen Smith declared on Sunday he was prepared to take over the leadership of the state Labor Party, but was roundly criticised by supporters of current leader Mark McGowan.
John van Bockxmeer has been named a 40under40 finalist for his commitment to creating healthier WA communities. He has also been recognised with the Inspiring Possibilities award.
Anthony Janssen has had a relatively short but eventful business career, with some stumbles on his way to building the successful Margaret River Hospitality Group.
Mirvac Group and Singapore-s Keppel REIT's soon-to-be opened office tower at the Cathedral and Treasury Precinct has been officially named the David Malcolm Justice Centre.
The state government and land developers should work together to source private investment for future transport projects, according to ‘entrepreneur rail model' advocate, Peter Newman.
More than 10 per cent of office buildings in Perth's CBD are completely empty, while 29 buildings have more than 5,000 square metres available for lease, according to new research.
Prominent land developer Nigel Satterley has predicted more pain to emerge from Perth's apartments market, forecasting widespread price falls and more projects to fail as pressure builds on developers.
Lendlease expects to kick off sales for the first phase of apartments at its Waterbank precinct in East Perth in the second half of this year, casting aside concerns over challenging conditions for
West Leederville-based commercial fishing company Austral Fisheries has become the first seafood business in the world to be certified as carbon neutral.
The City of Perth says age-related issues have led to the deterioration of Jacob's Ladder, with the popular landmark to remain closed until at least late May while work is done to maintain its structural integrity.
Domestic gas producer Empire Oil & Gas has reported a 13 per cent lift in half-year revenue on the back of higher plant utilisation, and remained in the black despite the falling oil price.
Rare earths company Arafura Resources says it will incur a $27.7 million non-cash impairment charge against its Nolans project in the Northern Territory.
Former Hanlong Mining boss Hui Xiao has been handed an eight-year prison sentence by a Sydney court for insider trading with regards to two Perth resources companies.
Shares in West Perth-based Drake Resources have doubled in value on news the company is planning to exit the resources industry by acquiring an Israeli tech company for $11 million.
