Gold prices have fallen, as investors pushed up yields on US government bonds on expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates later in 2015.
The state government has introduced a new rebate scheme for people who purchase a block of land in one of 40 land estates across regional Western Australia.
Home owners enjoyed another good year in 2014, with home prices rising on average almost $11,000 across the eight capital cities, however Perth prices were largely flat.
Telstra is expected to have made a profit of more than $2 billion in the six months to December, but an even larger number is set to attract the most attention.
Subiaco-based explorer RTG Mining has raised $15 million through the placement of about 22 million shares to fund exploration and development of its projects in the Philippines.
Amcom Telecommunications has teamed up with e-business association eGroup WA and technology hub Spacecubed to launch a tech accelerator program in Perth to help startups turn their ideas into products.
Premier Colin Barnett says the state government will turn its attention to expanding the boundaries of the City of Perth, after he conceded his plan to halve the number of local governments in the
A man has died after a rock fall at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam underground copper mine in South Australia, while another man has been killed after being struck by a train near Guildford Station.
Recently crowned Big Bash League champions, Perth Scorchers, have secured nearly three times the sponsorship dollars this year compared with last year on the back of two tournament wins in successive seasons.
A Western Australian engineering company is seeking to make its workplace a smoke-free venue for its 86 staff, going above the legal requirements set for employers.
Landscape architects are seeking to take advantage of a long-standing business model operating in the building sector to broaden their service offering and boost their bottom line.
Independent schools across the state are benefiting from the experience some of Perth's most prominent business leaders have brought to their boards, providing greater diversity and structure to the decision-making process.
One of the joys of being a business reporter in this state for the better part of 25 years is that the background to a story is often more obvious to me than others with less time in the field.
Western Australian businesses are being drawn to the long-term growth opportunities offered by the aquaculture sector as increasing demand from Asia drives investment.
The North West Shelf's six joint venture partners have yet to declare their hand as a deadline for ending their joint gas marketing agreement draws near.
A planned backdoor listing by Perth technology business Cloud Lands Digital Fortress, which was established by prominent company promoter Ross Smith, has been cancelled.
Perth Stadium could deliver more than $291 million and 1,300 jobs each year to the Western Australian economy, however it will need to start bidding for major events now and market the stadium's potential ready for its 2018 opening.
