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The share market has overcome early falls and weaker than expected Chinese economic data to post a small gain.

Clean energy, aged care and disaster management are among the sectors highlighted as potential growth areas in the Western Australian economy in a new report by Deloitte.

Western Australian childcare entrepreneur Rory Vassallo has sold his portfolio of centres to listed company G8 Education, which has announced two major national acquisitions in the space of six weeks.

Ears are for more than keeping your hat on – good CEOs use them to listen.

Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has denied any wrongdoing after it became the latest Australian company set to face a class action from disgruntled shareholders.

West Perth-based juniors Anova Metals and Mining Group have each announced plans to raise $2 million through share placements to advance their respective projects.

The state and federal governments have committed $62 million towards widening a section of the Kwinana Freeway in a bid to reduce congestion on the major road.

A major international franchise chain is preparing the ground for an assault on WA’s retail convenience sector.

SPECIAL REPORT: Perth hotels have varied their marketing message to attract more of the leisure market, but new developments will present additional challenges.

The Australian share market has opened higher following a solid lead from markets in the United States and easing concern over Ukraine.

Palladium prices have jumped to their highest level in two years on fears that top exporter Russia will retaliate against US sanctions by cutting exports of the precious metal.

Cheap funds and signs of US economic strength after a lull kept Wall Street buyers cautiously in action this week, despite the Ukraine crisis and the Fed's interest rates misfire.

The Australian dollar continues gain ground helped by the local interest rate outlook and the strength of the economy.

In this week's edition of Business News Background, head of content Mark Pownall and news editor Mark Beyer discuss the top stories of the week with host James Lush, including Michael Malone's resignation from iiNet, Gina Rinehart's massive Roy Hill funding deal, and all the winners from this week's 40under40 awards. Other stories discussed include another international retailer set to make its mark on Perth, and a wrap of current hotel construction projects in the CBD.

Western Australian executive Lloyd Moskalik is seeking to transform the international live seafood transportation industry using technology originally developed by a local crayfisherman.

Recent events in the business and political sphere highlight again the importance of having a good succession plan, a process that many leaders do not embrace or understand.

The Australian share market has risen on the back of encouraging US economic data.

Industry groups have slammed the Fair Work Commission's ruling that 20-year-old retail workers should be paid adult wage rates, claiming it will destroy young Australians' job prospects.

The federal government will try to pressure Labor over the repeal of the mining tax next week as the re-run of the Western Australian Senate election looms.

Perth-based explorer Gold Road Resources has raised $10 million through a share placement to institutional investors as it looks to undertake further drilling at its Gruyere prospect east of Laverton.

Prominent Perth company director Tracey Horton is among a group of business leaders appointed to a new federal Treasury advisory council designed to replicate the discipline provided by a private sector governance board.

iiNet founder Michael Malone has resigned as chief executive of the internet service provider, saying he wishes to dedicate his time to other passions.

Shares in grocery wholesaler Metcash have slumped almost 11 per cent after the company downgraded its earnings guidance and announced a $480 million overhaul of its business.

The Australian share market has opened higher following a solid lead from markets in the United States and easing concern over Ukraine.

Gina Rinehart has virtually ensured her family's long-held dream of operating its own iron ore mine, securing final funding for her massive Roy Hill project.

US stocks have rebounded from the previous Federal Reserve-sparked losses, as markets turned to favourable US economic data for inspiration.

US oil prices have slipped below $US100 ($A110.86) a barrel as the dollar strengthens on raised expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike sooner than previously thought.

The Australian dollar is starting to bounce back from its post Federal Reserve meeting fall, getting a boost from some mildly encouraging US economic data.

Dean Nalder’s elevation to state cabinet may have surprised some, but Mike Nahan has the runs on the board to perform as treasurer.

An independent think-tank says Western Australia should follow the lead of the Newman government in Queensland and implement major spending cuts after recording the largest increase in operating expenditure of all states over the last three years.

Ikon Communications has confirmed it is closing the Perth office and will handle the demands of its local clients from Sydney and Melbourne.

Woodside Petroleum plans to operate its Browse offshore floating LNG project for 50 years, with the first production well due to be drilled in 2017.