The state government has launched plans to modernise century-old water management regulations, as vast mining operations and population growth exert pressure on the state’s water resources.
The Liberal-led Western Australian government has contradicted itself, revealing it doesn't have a clear policy for state-owned energy assets, the opposition says.
The US Federal Reserve is looking into allegations that traders received information about its policy decision last week ahead of the official release time.
The Australian dollar is slightly higher against the US dollar as the greenback is pressured by weaker economic data and worries over US government budget negotiations.
Education Minister Christopher Pyne has flagged a review of the demand-driven system for university places, sparking debate in the higher education sector over the nation's capacity to produce the high-skilled workers it needs.
A future fund designed to quarantine some of Western Australia's mining royalties for future generations isn't making enough cash to offset the state's increased cost of borrowing, the premier says.
Leighton Holdings subsidiary Visionstream has been selected by Optus to carry out up to $240 million worth of civil and services upgrades to the company’s mobile network.
The Barnett government kept spending growth to a 14-year low last financial year but revenue growth was even lower, the government's annual report on state finances reveals.
Former Fortescue Metals Group chairman Gordon Toll is a major player in two companies at the heart of an ambitious plan to develop mining and infrastructure in South Australia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned banks and households to remain prudent with their lending and borrowing practices in the current record-low interest rate environment.
Agricultural chemicals and seeds supplier Nufarm says its annual profit has been affected by challenging seasonal conditions and a difficult market in Australia.
Chinese steelmaker Ansteel is set to provide a further $US230 million injection of working capital into the Karara iron ore project in the Mid West, in a deal that would dilute Gindalbie Metals' stake in the project to as little as 38 per cent.
Employment services company Skilled Group has won a $A200 million contract to provide labour for a pipeline linking Darwin with offshore Western Australian gas deposits.
