India's central bank governor, renowned for forecasting the 2008 financial meltdown, has warned that the world economy faces risk of another market crash as asset prices surge.
A possible move by Coles and Woolworths into the home loan market could benefit consumers by forcing the big banks to offer cheaper products, a former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chief says.
Oil prices in New York have fallen again on worries about lower demand, even after an inventory report showed a surprising drop in US gasoline supplies.
Gold prices have risen to their highest level in nearly two weeks, as worries grew over economic weakness in the euro zone and tensions between Russia and the West.
US stocks have edged higher despite new Russian sanctions against the West and amid disappointing news that major potential media and telecom mergers fizzled.
RAC of WA and Spacecubed have become the first organizations in Perth to fund a ‘tech accelerator', which should come as welcome relief to the cash-starved start-up sector.
Kalgoorlie's Diggers & Dealers forum may not be for sale, officially, but the recent purchase of Cape Town's Mining Indaba conference for $84 million puts a value of at least $24 million on Diggers, and that would be hard price for the owner, Kate Stokes, to reject.
The share market has fallen for a fourth straight session as investors weigh up a possible escalation of conflict in Ukraine and potential interest rates hikes in the US.
West Perth-based coal miner Continental Coal has announced a non-renounceable $35.1 million rights issue as part of a recapitalization and restructure.
Local Government Minister Tony Simpson has used a speech to the Western Australian Local Government Association AGM to urged councils to reform and harmonise regulations across the state.
Pilbara iron ore miner BC Iron predicts the iron ore price will head above $US100 per tonne over the next six months as demand for the company's product remains strong.
Iron ore explorer Sundance Resources has emerged victorious in the Supreme Court today after a damages claim was dismissed, but the Perth-based company will be in court again next year for a furthe
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia's leading role to win international agreement to deal with the aftermath of the MH17 airline crash has underlined the nation's can-do attitude.
Construction and building services firm CPD Group has finished building a $4 million dual-purpose health centre in Carnarvon, seven weeks ahead of schedule.
Wesfarmers subsidiary Coles has recruited one of its fiercest critics, former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett, to help sort out disputes with the supermarket giant's suppliers.
Theme park and Goodlife gym owner Ardent Leisure is more than doubling its Western Australian fitness clubs by buying Fitness First sites in the state's capital.
Ausdrill has flagged another profit writedown of as much as $80 million, as it warns the recovery in the mining services sector will be slower than previously expected.
P&O Cruises has extended its winter cruising period in Western Australia, announcing a raft of cruises set for next year that it says will deliver more than $15 million in economic benefit to the state.
US stocks have fallen sharply in a sell-off analysts attributed to anxiety about a Wall Street correction and worries that the conflict in Ukraine could worsen.
