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Sixteen years after establishing Asphar Survey Group, and then building it into one of Western Australia's largest surveying firms, Anthony Asphar is heading back to the jobs market after the demise of his business. Click through to also see the updated BNiQ list of WA's Top 10 surveying firms.

The regulation of potato production in WA has the business community bemused at how such an anachronism can survive.

Planned federal government reforms to the ‘significant investor visa' program risk making the scheme unpalatable to potential migrants, according to 888 Fund managing director John Garland.

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Gas and power transporter DUET Group has stuck with its guidance for full year payouts to its shareholders despite a 60 per cent fall in half year profit.

Construction and development company Diploma Group will develop a four-level 24-apartment building in Subiaco, with a combined value on completion of $16 million.

Adelaide-based oil and gas producer Santos has frozen its senior executives' salaries after falling to a $935 million full year net loss.

The Australian share market has opened almost flat after a mixed night of trade on overseas stock markets.

A disappointing forecast from Wal-Mart and weakness in oil stocks have pushed the Dow lower, while the Nasdaq edged closer to 5,000 thanks to strong results from Priceline.

Andrew Penn has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Telstra, replacing David Thodey who announced his retirement after almost six years at the helm.

The Australian dollar is lower, weighed down by tensions over Greece's bailout negotiations with European officials.

Much has been made of Colin Barnett's decision to run up the white flag after referendum results in three local government areas, which rejected council amalgamation proposals. It was a humiliating result for a key government reform, strongly promoted by the premier.

Oil prices have fallen after the US government reported crude inventories increased again to record highs, adding to concerns about the global supply glut.

Two major projects considered vital to the revitalisation of Subiaco are closer to reality, with a 16-storey tower at the Pavilion Markets site to win planning approval and construction immin

Despite bidding farewell to the Year of the Horse, Perth Racing is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a dedicated Chinese Lunar Race Day, designed to encourage closer business and tourism links wit

Mid-tier nickel miner has posted a strong half-year with a 782 per cent surge in profit to $23.6 million thanks to lower costs, along with productivity and efficiency improvements.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has resumed dividend payments after reporting a net profit of $3.9 million on the back of a 21 per cent increase in sales revenue.

Land sales across the Perth metropolitan area slipped by more than 20 per cent in the September quarter, while at the same time the median lot price increased, with the Housing Industry Association

Mineral Resources has highlighted its focus on its services business, including the development of innovative bulk transport solutions, after reporting interim results that were dragged down by its iron ore mining operations.

Following the money is always the best way to see what interests a rich man because it tells you two things – what he likes as an investment for future growth, and what he sees as having reached the limits of growth.

The share market has closed lower as investors took profits from the rally sparked by a massive takeover offer for Toll, and many celebrated the Chinese New Year.

Perth-based minerals explorer ABM Resources has announced plans to tap investors for a $14.2 million capital raising to fund development of the Old Pirate gold deposit in the Northern Territory.

Shares in James Packer's Crown casino group have soared despite a 47 per cent slump in first-half profit.

Iluka Resources has announced it will seek about 150 employees and contractors to restart operations at its rutile production plant and Tutunup South mine in Capel.

BHP Billiton and CSIRO have announced they will spend $5 million over five years in a partnership to increase the scientific community's understanding of the Ningaloo Reef.

Engineering and construction contractor Decmil Group has posted a 4.9 per cent fall in first-half profit to $24.3 million as a result of lower construction margins in the tough market.

Treasurer Joe Hockey has warned that while Australia's economic fundamentals are strong, it would be irresponsible to assume that performance will last forever.

Shares in Subiaco-based internet service provider iiNet fell by 11 per cent after it reported a flat interim profit and said competition had become more aggressive in the fight for broadband customers.

Diversified conglomerate Wesfarmers is upbeat on the outlook for its businesses after its flagship division, Coles, lifted its first-half earnings more than 7 per cent.

The Australian share market has opened higher.

US stocks have recovered from early losses to finish little-changed as Federal Reserve meeting minutes suggested it would wait longer before raising interest rates.

After last week's 9% increase in reported activity, sales have retreated 7% this week back to a similar level reported a fortnight ago.