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Researchers have begun making use of supercomputing power at the new Pawsey Centre, which is expected to cost stakeholders $140 million by 2017.

The Australian Electoral Commission wants part of the federal election declared void because it can't be certain who would have won the final two Senate places in Western Australia.

Tanami Gold has seen its share price plunge 34 per cent after announcing an $11.75 million entitlement offer underwritten by its largest shareholder, Allied Property Resources.

Octanex and Perth's Peak Oil and Gas are working towards a merger, with Melbourne-based Octanex underwriting a rights issue for of $1.94 million that will go towards working capital for Peak prior to the implementation of the deal.

Mermaid Marine says its trading performance will be weaker than expected with a number of key projects pushed back to the second half of the year.

The University of Western Australia has received another massive donation, with freight magnate Greg Poche gifting $10 million for a new centre for indigenous health.

The stock market has opened flat, as weakness in banking stocks overshadows a positive lead from overseas.

Canadian dairy giant Saputo is set to raise its takeover offer for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter after rival bidders trumped its first offer.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott could intervene to prevent the foreign takeover of Australia's largest agribusiness despite support for the bid by his Liberal colleagues.

If low-cost means ever-lower service levels, then customers will probably look to buy elsewhere.

US stocks have barrelled to fresh records, shrugging off some disappointing earnings results amid greater confidence the Federal Reserve will wait longer before scaling back an aggressive stimulus program.

Gold futures have risen as some traders bet that testimony from Federal Reserve chair nominee Janet Yellen signals higher demand for the metal.

The Australian dollar is lower, consolidating after a rally on the back of Federal Reserve chair nominee Janet Yellen's testimony to a US Senate committee.

Listed company ILH Group has announced that its law firm subsidiaries Rockwell Olivier and Civic Legal plan to merge their Western Australian operations

Engineering and construction contractors Decmil Group and Calibre Group have both predicted a positive outlook after diversifying their businesses to cope with the mining services slowdown

Frequent (and not-so-frequent) flyers the winners from changes to Australia’s airline policy.

Electronics retailer Dick Smith hopes to raise almost $345 million by listing on the share market in December.

The Black Swan State Theatre Company has a new General Manager in Natalie Jenkins, with Andrew Forrest’s wife Nicola joining the board of directors.

Apartment developer Psaros has substantially expanded its operations after gaining financial backing from private equity investment groups Dorado and Alceon.

The Housing Industry of Australia has welcomed the reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission and believes it is essential in boosting Australia’s productivity.

Luxury apartment projects have been a risky business in Perth and not many developers are willing to venture there; but there are a few exceptions.

Premier Colin Barnett has responded angrily after being asked if there was a link between Chevron's $64 million Elizabeth Quay land purchase and its bid to secure more ground on Barrow Island for the Gorgon gas project.

Development activity in the Perth apartment market has risen to its highest level since the GFC, with national players getting more active in WA.

The share market has closed higher due to indications economic stimulus in the US is likely to run into next year.

Optus is looking to improve its standing among customers by abolishing breakage fees and reducing bill shock, as it deals with lower revenues.

The Sebel Residence East Perth has been sold to an offshore investor for $19.2 million.

For the second consecutive year, Gina Rinehart has been named as a Visionary CEO at an awards ceremony run by consulting group McMillan Woods in Kuala Lumpur.

The Abbott government has failed to win Senate approval for legislation lifting the commonwealth debt ceiling to $500 billion.

Perth-based refrigerator and air conditioning provider AJ Baker & Sons has acquired South Australian company Hill Equipment & Refrigeration CO for an undisclosed sum.

Bega Cheese has increased its takeover offer for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter, but it doesn't match the $505 million offered by rival Murray Goulburn.

The share market has opened strongly on comments by the US Federal Reserve suggesting tapering of its stimulus program won't occur until next year.

Australia's largest grain handler GrainCorp blames takeover costs and a smaller crop for a 31 per cent slump in its full year profit - and warns of tougher conditions ahead.