Port Hedland investors and developers are proving to be resilient and opportunistic, but it remains to be seen how the Pilbara town will successfully diversify from its resources-reliant economy.
Property developer and construction contractor Diploma Group has incurred a loss for the year to June 30, reflecting a gross loss on its operating activities rather than write-downs.
The Australian share market has closed 1 per cent lower as investors fretted over the possibility the US Federal Reserve could soon raise interest rates.
Shares in local diversified contractor Brierty slumped after it flagged a $6 million hit to its profit result on the back of a cost blowout on a Mains Road WA project.
Nedlands-based investment manager Viburnum has acquired oil and gas diving contractor Cal Dive International Australia, in partnership with Houston company SCF Partners.
Global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group has taken a minority stake in Perth-based data and analytics company The Simulation Group, aka TSG Consulting.
New home sales have continued on the trajectory followed throughout much of 2015 in Western Australia, falling 4.9 per cent in the month of July, according to the Housing Industry Association.
Online streaming service provider Quickflix has requested a trading halt for at least a month so it can undertake a restructuring program aimed at reducing costs, raising funds and attracting new customers.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA says it will join the campaign to promote the proposed Chinese Free Trade Agreement, because it will provide significant benefits for locally based companies.
SPECIAL REPORT: Two years on, the surge in ASX backdoor listings shows little sign of slowing, helping innovative technology businesses in Perth, interstate and overseas to raise capital.
Gold miner Doray Minerals is seeking to double its workforce to support its Deflector project, after announcing it has secured $91.7 million in funds to bring the project into production.
Mining services group Bradken has decided against a merger with Chile's Magotteaux Group, preferring to focus on a restructuring program it says is largely complete.
Nedlands-based TFS Corporation has altered the accounting treatment of four managed investment schemes after its auditor proposed changes to align with new guidelines introduced in 2014.
Gold has risen as technical indicators and suggestions the US central bank may delay a rate rise provided support, but the metal was still on track to post its biggest weekly drop in five weeks amid US dollar strength and strong US economic data.
Softening conditions in residential land sales are providing a mixed bag for the industry, with some of Western Australia's biggest players bolstering earnings via increased exposure in other markets, while others are holding course and pushing on in Perth.
A big group of Western Australian farmers is among unsecured creditors expecting to receive as little as 7 cents in the dollar from the collapse of failed fertiliser supplier Superfert Dongbu.
Sandalwood producer TFS Corporation entered a trading halt this morning, just before the scheduled release of its annual results, saying it was in discussions with its newly-appointed auditor.
Prominent developer Luke Saraceni says his development vehicle Saracen Properties is poised to unveil a wide range of new projects in coming months, on the heels of strong early sales success at its latest joint venture, a $25 million apartment building in North Perth.
The latest round of annual reports has revealed some highly unusual movements in chief executive remuneration, including at Monadelphous Group and Mineral Resources.
Freedom Wi-Fi and Triplify have each received $20,000 grants through the City of Joondalup's Innovation Fund, which was established last year to develop entrepreneurial and enterprising business activities.
