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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.

Taking responsibility for your product and service level will help your sales much more than blaming others and complaining about price.

US stocks have pushed to fresh all-time highs after a strong earnings report from Macy's raised hopes about the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Oil prices have bounced back somewhat after the US benchmark contract reached a five-month low the previous day.

The Australian dollar has bounced on stronger consumer confidence figures and US dollar selling.

Kevin Rudd has announced he is quitting parliament.He said there came a time in every politician's life when families said "enough is enough".

After a record-breaking 2012, the past 12 months have been pretty quiet for new office construction in Perth, with little significant space to be added until 2015.

The Australian dollar will hover between US90 cents and $US1.10 over the next five years, leading economist Stephen Koukoulas told a Perth audience this morning.

The share market has posted a significant fall as investors took profits and consider the possibility of the United States reducing its economic stimulus program soon.

Rail operator Aurizon's shareholders have delivered a 'first strike' against what they have cited as an overly generous executive pay policy.

The three-way bidding war for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter has escalated, with Murray Goulburn now offering $505 million to trump Canadian bidder Saputo.

Perth-based drug company Suda has raised $5.6 million to be used for its ArTiMist malaria treatment and other development products.

Persistence is starting to pay off on the government's quest for local council reform.

Oil and gas entrepreneur Peter Allchurch is set to become a major shareholder in Perth company TW Holdings after striking a deal to sell a Texas shale oil project to the listed company.

Swala Energy has announced a placement of 19.5 million shares to two investors, raising $4.4 million.