The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is targeting philanthropists and the corporate sector under a new business model aimed at diversifying its revenue base.
Alinta Energy has entered into negotiations to supply more Pilbara businesses with electricity following the termination of a long-standing state agreement, which restricted its ability to provide power.
Burswood residents who objected to Crown Resorts' planned new hotel have failed in their attempt to overturn the state government's special approval process.
Education provider Navitas has recorded its strongest ever first-semester university programs enrolment figures, with the company attributing the growth to supportive regulatory and visa policy settings.
Export earnings from resources and energy commodities are expected to increase by eight per cent a year, driven by growth in volumes and despite softness in prices, a federal government forecaster predicts.
Investors in collapsed engineering contractor Forge Group have been dealt more bad news, with the company's liquidators declaring shareholders' stock holdings are now worthless.
Agricultural chemicals and seeds supplier Nufarm has more than doubled its half year profit but says the drought hit Australian market remains challenging.
Wesfarmers has been given the tick of approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to divest its insurance underwriting businesses.
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US oil prices have slipped as traders anticipate a gain on stockpiles in the United States in the government's weekly crude inventory report, but prices were slightly higher in London.
The Australian dollar has hit a four-month high, helped by continuing speculation that the Chinese central bank will take action to stimulate its economy.
Sundance Resources says it is confident of attracting financiers to its Mbalam-Nabeba iron ore project after securing a 10 year off-take arrangement with commodities trader Noble Resources International.
Carnegie Wave Energy has unveiled plans to raise up to $6 million through a share purchase plan, with the proceeds earmarked for the further development of its wave power technology.
Papillon Resources has commenced a definitive feasibility study for its Fekola gold project in Mali, appointing Perth-based contractor Lycopodium as lead engineer for the study.
Global engineering and construction group Kentz Corporation has produced a solid lift in profit for the 12 months ended December 31, bolstered by a strong performance from its Australian operations
The Abbott government will need to bide its time until the new Senate arrives in July before having any real chance at abolishing the mining tax, after Labor and the Greens blocked the government's repeal efforts.
