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A new report by Deloitte has found 37 of the world’s top 250 retailers are now operating in Australia, 23 of which have set up shop in Western Australia.

More jobs are being advertised but it won't be enough to stem Australia's rising unemployment rate, economists say.

Singapore-based diversified conglomerate Crescendas is preparing to construct its first property in Western Australia, lodging a development application to build a 23-storey hotel on Wellington Str

Technology services provider Rewardle Holdings will provide its platform to Italian restaurant chain La Porchetta under a new agreement with a six-year term.

The share market has closed lower as oil prices continue to fall.

Toro Energy managing director Vanessa Guthrie has been appointed to the Australia-India CEO Forum by the prime minister, Tony Abbott.

Shares in gold miner Ramelius Resources have risen for the second time in a week after the company announced it had struck a significant amount of high-grade gold at its Blackmans project in the Murchison region.

When global retailer IKEA cheekily described its annual catalogue as a ‘bookbook’ and poked fun at new technology in a YouTube video extolling the virtues of this ‘breakthrough’ development, the message was not lost on Business News.

Perth-based explorer White Star Resources says it has raised about $5.1 million and completed due diligence on its acquisition of unlisted technology business Spookfish.

A surprise fall in home loan approvals in November shows the national housing market is starting to moderate and a rate cut should be on the cards early in 2015, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

Perth-based gold producer Troy Resources has received an environmental permit for the construction and operation of its Karouni gold project in Guyana.

A third of Australia's small and medium-sized businesses plan to cut jobs over the next 12 months as they lose confidence in the economy.

Woodside Petroleum is looking to take advantage of India's growing demand for liquid natural gas after agreeing to partner with conglomerate Adani Group.

The Australian sharemarket has opened lower following weak leads from the US and Europe.

Wall Street stocks have opened lower after a government report showed strong US jobs growth in December, but weak wage levels.

Gold prices have risen, as US jobs data from December showed weak growth in wages, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to be cautious in raising rates in 2015.

Surprisingly soft US wages growth figures have given the Australian dollar a boost above the 82 US cent level.

Continental Coal has revised the planned sale of its South African subsidiary, announcing a new deal with a consortium planning to pay an extra $3 million for the business.

France's Hopman Cup title hopes are still alive after Alize Cornet fought out an epic three-sets win over world No.5 Agnieszka Radwanska at Perth Arena today.

Simmering tensions between the Liberal and National parties within the State Government are threatening to come to a head next month. The issue? Local government reform.

The Australian share market has closed higher for a second session in a row, boosted by a positive lead from US markets and a steady oil price.

Perth-based Resource Development Group says it has combined its business operations into two independent divisions, following its acquisition of Central Systems in October last year.

Workforce provider Skilled Group risks making life difficult for itself if it rejects Programmed Maintenance Services' merger overtures, a brokers report suggests.

Retail trade was virtually unchanged in November, weighed down by a flat result in department store spending.

Safety Medical Products says it has successfully raised nearly $4.1 million to proceed with the acquisition of an unlisted 3D printing company.

Resource Equipment director Andrew Aitken has accepted Pump Services’ $115.5 million takeover offer, giving the US-based firm majority control over the mining equipment provider.

Trade minister Andrew Robb insists Australia won't be rushing to sign a free trade agreement with India just for the sake of a deal.

The Australian sharemarket has opened strongly following a rally on Wall Street overnight.

Wall Street stocks have soared for a second day running as oil prices steadied and investors became more confident of monetary stimulus in Europe.

Gold futures edged down Thursday as the market awaited major data releases from China and the US.

The Australian dollar is treading water above 81 US cents, amid concerns over the euro zone and lower oil prices.

An apartment building which would become Perth's fifth-tallest tower is set to win planning approval next week, part of a mammoth three-tower residential development slated for the old Megamart sit