A falling power pole on the property of an 82-year-old woman sparked the Perth Hills firestorm that destroyed 55 dwellings but the government's energy safety regulator says she is unlikely to be penalised.
Woodside Petroleum has flagged up to $400 million in writedowns ahead of the release of its 2013 full year earnings result next month, with the energy giant reporting lower sales revenue for the year.
US stocks have closed decisively higher following a batch of mostly solid economic and corporate earnings reports, and an upbeat Federal Reserve report.
The newly-appointed Perth-based chairman of national accountancy group Walker Wayland Australasia says he plans to use his new role to grow the business in Western Australia.
Consumer and business lending is growing at the fastest pace since the global financial crisis as record low interest rates trigger a recovery in personal loans.
Paladin Energy says it is confident of securing the sale of a stake in its flagship Namibian mine as a fall in uranium prices weighed on its December quarter activities report.
Apartment developer Finbar has issued half-year after tax profit guidance of about $19 million, a figure that represents a $5 million increase on the previous corresponding period.
Government regulator Energy Safety has confirmed last weekend's devastating Parkerville fire, which claimed 52 homes, was caused by the failure of a privately owned power pole.
Waste management company Tox Free Solutions has bolstered its order book, securing new contracts with Titan Energy and Rio Tinto's Dampier Salt business.
The World Bank has raised its growth forecasts for the global economy, but warned of potential volatility in capital flows as the United States withdraws its stimulus.
Oz Minerals shares have jumped 17 per cent after the gold and copper miner said it had realised its production guidance and expects a boost in production and lower costs in 2014.
The Australian dollar has lost more than three-quarters of a US cent overnight as investors position themselves ahead of the release of local jobs data.
International architecture firm Woods Bagot has unveiled the design for one of the first significant new developments at Canning Bridge – a $40 million, 34-apartment mixed use retail and commercial
An independent review of Western Australia’s Liquor Control Act has paid particular attention to improving the liquor licence application process and underage drinking.
Australia's largest gold miner Newcrest has extended its debt facility by more than $200 million as it faces a class action from shareholders over its massive financial writedown.
The Australian share market closed more than one per cent lower after a top US central bank official raised the prospect of ongoing reductions in the US's economic stimulus program.
The Abbott government has begun closing immigration detention centres across the country, claiming the move will save the federal budget close to $90 million a year.
Welshpool-based exploration drilling equipment manufacturer Airdrill says it will reach a broader international customer base after being acquired by global drilling group Schramm, in a deal descri
Woodside Petroleum has inked a deal to supply about 1.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas over three years to Japanese utility Chubu Electric Power.
