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The Australian dollar has fallen to a fresh three-year low as strong US economic data raised the possibility the Federal Reserve will start winding down its economic stimulus program soon.

US stocks have rallied on strong economic data from China, Europe and the United States, pushing the S&P 500 to an all-time closing high.

In a recent column for Business News I questioned whether there was a bigger issue driving the surprise FBT tax changes proposed by the federal government, and whether these were worth examination once the early hysteria had died down.

Copper, gold and nickel explorer Thundelarra has unveiled a raft of new cost savings measures, including staff cutbacks and executive pay cuts, as it seeks to reduce overheads.

Law firm Slater & Gordon has acquired Perth-based law firm Gibson & Gibson, growing the national firm's Western Australian operations by a third.

Iron Ore Holdings is a step closer to kicking off its Iron Valley joint venture with Mineral Resources in the central Pilbara, after receiving approval today from the Department of Mines and Petrol

Andrew Forrest has condemned the naysayers who have declared China's and Australia's economic boom is all but over.

Business News for Western Australia. Thursday August 1. Shanna Crispin reports. Office vacancy rate increases. Perth house prices take a slight fall. Strike Energy raises $9.2 million and more.

The share market has edged higher despite the negative impact of speculation banks could be hit with a deposit levy.

Debt-laden Elders has sold its car interiors business Futuris Automotive to a US private equity firm for $69 million.

Another cut to interest rates may not help the economy, but it won't hurt it either, the boss of National Australia Bank says.

Treated waste water from toilets, showers and washing machines will be pumped back into the state's water system following a three-year trial.

Shares in Perth technology company Empired have risen slightly on news of a contract with Barrick Gold.

Finance Minister Penny Wong has declined to say whether or not the government plans to impose a deposit levy on banks, despite a fall in share market values.

A local health fund's new image is a result of an entire company overhaul.

Fremantle boutique brewer Little Creatures has celebrated International IPA Day in style, announcing it will add an India Pale Ale to its stable of permanent beers.

Export and import prices fell by exactly the same margin in the June quarter.

Two of the oldest names in Perth's advertising industry have disappeared as increasing competition from national firms puts pressure on local players.

LAST week the most ubiquitous brand launched an advertising campaign in which it proferred a newfound dedication to health awareness.

Treasurer Chris Bowen says a substantial hike in tobacco excise to raise $5.3 billion for the federal coffers will contribute to the government's planned return to a budget surplus, but more import

Oil and gas producer Strike Energy has raised $9.2 million through the sale of new shares to fund the next phase of drilling at its gas project in the Cooper Basin and received its first pre-paymen

Two property groups – Real Estate Institute of Western Australia and RP Data, working with Rismark International – have produced widely different estimates about housing prices in Perth.

The Western Australian opposition has launched a website dedicated to Premier Colin Barnett's broken election promises after he said he didn't believe the community paid much attention to them.

The Australian share market has opened approaching half a per cent higher.

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Office vacancy rates in Perth’s central business district have edged higher while the West Perth rate has jumped sharply, and both sectors face the prospect of even higher vacancy rates as demand r

The Australian dollar is slightly lower after good US economic data and a Federal Reserve announcement pulled the currency in opposite directions.

US stocks have ended mixed after a busy day of news that included a policy statement from the Federal Reserve and a mixed report on US economic growth.

Perth-based oil and gas play LNG Limited has announced a $10 million capital raising plan to fund project approval activities at its Magnolia LNG project in Louisiana.

The Australian dollar is lower following a dovish speech by Reserve Bank boss Glenn Stevens that hinted at another rate cut next week.

Business News for Western Australia. Wednesday July 31. Shanna Crispin reports. Murray & Roberts makes takeover offer for Clough .Western Areas warns of million dollar hit. AHG expands New Zealand footprint and more.