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Retail giant Westfield’s $192 million plan to expand its Whitfords City shopping centre has been tripped up by the Metro North-West Development Assessment Panel, which says the proposal is not appr

Adelaide-based company Minotaur Exploration has acquired 91 per cent of Perth-based Breakaway Resources in an off-market takeover.

Sharing experiences and a supportive network are helping a special group of Western Australians.

Faced with a financial test partly of its own making, the Barnett government may deliver tough medicine now in the hope of a quick fix.

Perth has captured international attention for a social media marketing campaign to highlight the launch of The Terrace Hotel and Restaurant last November.

Paul Zahra has cited personal reasons for stepping down as chief executive of high-end department store chain David Jones.

Monadelphous Group has sold its aviation support services business Skystar for $10 million as it looks to implement a wide-ranging cost reduction and restructuring program.

Straits Resources says it will close its Perth office and relocate to Brisbane by the end of the month as it undertakes a significant downsizing and corporate restructuring.

Former federal resources minister Martin Ferguson has joined the board of trustees of the University of Western Australia's Energy and Minerals Institute.

The Australian share market has closed at a new five-and-a-half-year high, after US and European markets lifted at the end of last week as US government services were re-opened.

Ausdrill has backed former Leighton Holdings chief executive Wal King to continue serving on its board despite allegations of bribery and corruption against Mr King and several other executives.

The value of Western Australia's resources industry has fallen slightly from last year's record level, but has still topped $100 billion for the third consecutive year.

Perth has pipped Sydney to become the most expensive capital city in Australia for residential land.

Perth-based explorer Australian American Mining Corporation has announced further capital raising plans as it looks to bring its American copper interests to production.

Anatolia Energy has completed a $6.2 million capital raising and commenced development works at its Temrezli uranium project in Turkey.

Payment solutions provider Emerchants has signed a three-month trial agreement with Perth-based Cash Converters International for the distribution of prepaid debit cards at the second-hand dealer's network of stores.

Western Australia has recorded one of the lowest local election turnouts in the state's history, with just over a quarter of enrolled voters taking part.

National Australia Bank has dropped to the bottom of the pack for satisfaction levels among business customers.

Perth clean energy company Eden Energy has entered into an exclusive licence agreement with Monash University in Victoria to utilise technology that will enable carbon nanotubes (CN) to effectively

Western Australia remains the top economic performer but the fortunes of all the states and territories are expected to improve, following the election of a new federal government.

Australian stocks have jumped to fresh five-year highs in response to gains on global stock markets on Friday night.

Gold futures have declined as some investors worry that demand will falter after prices in the week climbed back above $US1,300 a troy ounce.

From Saturday, 19th of October:On Tuesday markets were staring at a global economic debacle because of the US budget and debt ceiling showdown.

The Australian dollar has hit an almost five-month high, helped by some stronger Chinese economic growth figures for the September quarter.

Our society must take care of its most vulnerable, but political motives have shifted the pendulum on ‘need’ and developed a sense of entitlement.

The war of words between Empire Oil & Gas and its joint venture partner ERM Power continues, with Empire directors warning shareholders that ERM lacks the experience needed to guide an oil and gas company.

Esslemont Cockram has won a $28 million contract to build new facilities at Willetton Senior High School, the largest of six construction contracts for education and training centres awarded recent

The bar business isn’t always serious, as a quirky new venue in Highgate shows.

Australia's share market has closed at the highest level since mid-2008 as China regains its economic growth pace.

Clive Palmer will have to wait at least another week to find out if he's made it into the federal parliament.

The Swan River provides a unique opportunity for WA’s tourism industry, but operators say efforts to expand their businesses have been stymied by red tape and bureaucracy.