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Having cleared the decks, Labor has decided the timing's right for the election.

The Australian dollar dipped to a three-year low then bounced back following weaker than expected retail spending data.

The Australian share market has posted a slight fall, ending two weeks of gains by the market's largest companies.

Saracen Mineral Holdings has joined the long list of gold miners taking significant financial knocks, announcing today it expects to take a one-off hit of between $75 million and $80 million due to

Business News for Western Australia. Monday August 5. Jessica Taylor reports. Election campaign kicks off. Strait Resources to sell Indonesian mine. Northern Star Resources reports record profit and more.

Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources is expanding its operations to Sri Lanka, after being granted four exploration tenements and acquiring the Sri Lanka-based holder of an additional tenement.

Shares in Rox Resources have more than doubled in value after the Perth-based explorer reported spectacular drilling results at its Reward zinc project in the Northern Territory.

Apartment developer Finbar Group plans to establish a regional office in Karratha as it works to lift sales of its Pelago projects.

The increasing demand for digital and mobile expertise in branding strategies has prompted Chameleon Creative and Reignite to formalise a six-year long relationship.

John Gay, the face of one-time Tasmanian timber giant Gunns, could spend time in jail after pleading guilty to insider trading.

Airline Virgin Australia expects to book an annual loss of $95 million to $110 million, blaming the difficult economy, competition, restructuring costs and the carbon tax.

Perth-based insurance broker John Barr has been banned permanently from providing insurance for engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct, potentially exposing clients to up to $40 million in lo

Privately-owned contractor Barber Drilling laid off all of its staff on Friday, after being hit by the slowdown in the iron ore sector.

Retail spending figures for June were below market expectations but it appears that the big retailers are seeing an improvement in sales.

Diversified miner Straits Resources has put its Mt Muro operation in Indonesia on care and maintenance and is seeking to sell the mine as soon as possible.

Northern Star Resources has confirmed another record profit despite taking a $10 million hit on the values of its tenements and other assets over the 2013 financial year.

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has written to two of her children, making an offer which she hopes will bring their litigation to an end, a court has heard.

The rate of inflation increased in July but it's still within the Reserve Bank of Australia's two to three per cent target band.

The Australian stock market has started the week slightly lower, ahead of the release of official monthly retail figures.

Internet service provider iiNet has continued its growth through acquisition strategy with a deal inked to purchase South Australian-based Adam Internet.

Labor plans to inject an extra $200 million into the car industry and ensure 100 per cent of the commonwealth car fleet is Australian-made.

The Australian dollar is slightly higher after the release of weaker-than-expected US employment figures.

A tax hike on cigarettes and a levy on bank deposits could be maintained under a federal coalition government.

A jam-packed week of economic data and corporate earnings amounted to only modest movement in US equities, as stocks closed out a hectic week of news only somewhat higher.

Kevin Rudd has an image problem – he's too concerned with his image to work at developing good policy.

Energy Minister Mike Nahan has lauded the increased transparency he expects will follow the launch today of two gas market reforms, which have raised industry concerns about added costs and excessi

Record low interest rates are contributing to the surprising increase in Perth's property prices.

Business News for Western Australia. Friday August 2. Jessica Taylor reports. Mike Nahan praises gas reforms. Federal budget takes $33bn hit. Paladin Energy cancels mine sale.

The Australian share market has hit its highest point in more than two months as good signs from the United States overshadowed weaker local economic forecasts from the federal government.

A shipping container carrying lead carbonate has buckled at Fremantle Port and cannot be secured for export.

Business groups believe Treasurer Chris Bowen has missed an opportunity to improve Australia's competitiveness, encourage economic growth and provide jobs.