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Australians wisely adopted a federation with restrictions on the central government, something Julia Gillard has worked hard to undermine.

Only one out of every two private businesses in Australia intends to hire staff over the next six months, according to a survey by financial advisory firm PwC.

The Australian dollar has dropped back below 103 US cents following weakness on global share markets and commodity prices.

US stocks rallied last week despite mediocre economic data and middling corporate earnings, revealing once again the power of the US policy regime of easy money and low interest rates.

A rise in commodity prices has helped push the Australian dollar back above the 103 US cent level.

Midas Resources has launched a $2.16 million capital raising plan to fund the expansion and exploration at its Lake Carey and Patersons province gold projects.

The Australian market has closed slightly lower despite commodity stocks staging a comeback.

Car dealer network Automotive Holdings Group is increasing its presence in Victoria, snapping up two Toyota dealerships in Melbourne’s northern suburbs for $20 million.

Gold miner Noble Mineral Resources has appointed former Sandfire Resources general manager Craig Dawson as its new chief executive.

Fat dividends are the primary reason why Australia’s big four banks have pushed most mining stocks out of the top 10 on the Australian Securities Exchange and, while investors might think bank shar

Australia's last listed major grains marketer, GrainCorp, is set for foreign takeover, following the likes of AWB and ABB Grain.

Clive Palmer wants to be prime minister and his candidates are coming to a seat near you.

Progress on Western Power’s $443 million Mid West energy project is continuing after infrastructure group Downer was awarded a $175 million contract to construct a new transmission line to upgrade

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's "fair dinkum" paid parental leave scheme could be heading for the scrap heap, if corporate Australia has its way.

Western Australia’s first cleanskin wine company is approaching its 10th anniversary and has continued to achieve growth even through numerous court battles with bigger rivals and the global financ

Investors did not view the Australian dollar as a safe haven during the global financial crisis, despite the country’s strong economy, new research from Murdoch University suggests.

Mixing sport and fundraising has proved a winner for not-for-profit groups but the Peter Hughes Burn Foundation has taken the formula past the post to also inspire and motivate beneficiaries of its

Set back from the hustle and bustle of Hay Street, behind a gated entrance and laneway that would look at home in Melbourne, The Stables Bar is the latest addition to the CBD bar scene.

The Australian share market has opened slightly higher, boosted by stronger mining stocks on the back of improved prices for commodities.

Gold prices have closed at their highest level in nearly two weeks, as investors drew confidence from data showing central banks' purchases of the precious metal in March while brisk demand for gold coins, jewellery and bullion bars in Asia continued.

The Australian dollar is almost half a US cent higher as overseas stock markets and commodity prices gain ground.

US stocks have finished a volatile trading session higher following improved jobless claims data and a mixed bag of corporate earnings.

There have been some amazing changes in the composition of the workforce.

LinkedIn is great for business – er, I mean smart business.

Melbourne-based Select Harvests has abandoned plans to develop a vast almond orchard in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region, blaming tough economic conditions and the high costs of power and water

Troubled surfwear retailer Billabong has extended its exclusive takeover talks with the Sycamore consortium.

The private sector is playing an increasing role in port development across Western Australia, as rising demand outstrips the government’s capacity to deliver.

Resolute Mining has broken the ranks of its fellow gold producers, reaffirming its yearly production guidance after a strong performance in the March quarter and claiming the falling gold price is

The Australian share market has closed about 1.5 per cent higher as low inflation figures raised investors' expectations of an interest rate cut.

After 12 years of regulatory and legal battles, building magnate Len Buckeridge is getting ready to proceed with a private port at Cockburn Sound, with potential benefits for many industries.