The Franchise Council of Australia has criticised planned federal government reforms, claiming there is inconsistency between Small Business Minister Bruce Billson’s stated intentions and draft changes to the franchising code of conduct.
Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens has urged the federal government to take a longer term view on budget outcomes, echoing similar sentiments from Treasury Secretary Martin Parkinson.
It’s amazing what an improvement a new owner can bring to a business, which is why the proposed break-up of Australia’s biggest company, BHP Billiton, is excellent news for Western Australia, particularly the Goldfields and South West.
The federal government could take a fresh look at negative gearing rules in the May budget to help balance the books and make housing more affordable and accessible.
Former 40under40 winner Andrew Thorburn is set to take the reins at National Australia Bank, following the retirement of long-serving chief executive Cameron Clyne.
BHP Billiton’s divestment of its West Musgrave nickel project to Cassini Resources has had a dramatic and valuable impact on the junior miner's share price.
The parties gearing up to contest Saturday's WA Senate election re-un have expressed alarm at reports 75 pre-poll votes were allegedly cast into an unsecured polling box in the lead up to the poll.
Oil prices have reversed an early drop and ended with modest losses, with tensions over Ukraine and a fall in US stockpiles offsetting selling pressure.
The Australian dollar has traded within a tight range overnight as investors await key economic data and a speech by Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens.
Franchise groups face fines of up to $51,000 for serious breaches of the Franchising Code of Conduct under draft reforms released today by the federal government.
IMX Resources has underlined its focus on its South Australian iron ore assets, moving its corporate head office from West Perth to Adelaide and appointing a new Adelaide-based managing director.
Perth-based financial services group Pioneer Credit is looking to raise more than $40 million with the sale of just over half the company through an IPO which will provide capital for the group to expand its debt purchasing.
Organisers of the Perth International Jazz Festival are hopeful an expanded multi-stage event and a growing profile will help boost ticket sales this year by 13 per cent on 2013.
Resources sector professionals are choosing to live in the inner city instead of the urban fringe, contrary to traditional notions that fly-in, fly-out workers prefer to live in the outer suburbs.
Fortescue Metals Group has taken control of ore processing and train load out facilities at its Solomon Hub project previously managed by Leighton Contractors.
Westpac will donate $100 million to set up Australia's largest private scholarship program, giving university students the opportunity to study in Asia.
Resource Equipment has announced plans to raise up to $8.8 million through a share placement to a consortium of investors with experience in the equipment rental and water management industries.
More job losses are on the cards in the eastern states, with BP closing its Bulwer Island refinery in Brisbane and cigarette maker Philip Morris closing its Australian manufacturing operations.
Legal firm Maurice Blackburn says it is looking at launching a class action against QBE following the insurance giant's share price collapse in late 2013.
