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Local environmental consultancy Outback Ecology is seeking to tap into the opportunities presented by its merger with global giant MWH Global, despite acknowledging the current tough market conditi

Another day of soaring gold and commodity prices has helped the Australian share market close higher.

The corporate regulator is looking at a proposal to relieve greyhound racing and breeding syndicates from Corporations Act provisions which may be too onerous for the small-scale nature of these in

Boutique developer Willing Property has launched a $23.5 million townhouse redevelopment project in Mt Hawthorn.

A Perth supplier of industrial water systems backed by local executives Peter Hood, Andy Byk, Gary Steinepreis and Tom Henderson, has continued its rapid growth with an acquisition in Queensland.

Pura Vida Energy says it is set to pay off its $4 million in debt after receiving in-principle government approval for its farm-out of its Mazagan oil and gas exploration permit off the coast of Mo

Engineering contractor Calibre Group's Victoria-based subsidiary Brown Consulting has expanded into the west, acquiring Perth-based structural and civil engineering firm E-Tec Consultants.

Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has reported strong production results for the June quarter, with output up, costs falling and cash flow improving, giving the company more flexibility as it e

A rise in the gold price has delivered resources stocks a boost and helped to lift the local sharemarket.

Around half of Australian businesses say they recorded no revenue growth in the past 12 months, but most believe the future is looking brighter.

The Australian dollar is higher after gold prices soared and weaker-than-expected American home sales figures put downward pressure on its US counterpart.

US stocks have ended higher after a series of mediocre earnings reports limited buying enthusiasm.

My family's recent whirlwind holiday to Karijini National Park in the centre of Pilbara has reminded me of the opportunity that lies in the state's north.

For all the political grandstanding over new rail or road projects, politicians need to remember it's the taxpayers' money they're spending.

The Australian share market closed at its highest levels in two months due to strong gains in the mining and energy sectors.

Antares Energy has raised just under $6 million to fund drilling activities at its Northern Star and Southern Star oil and gas prospects in West Texas.

Deputy Premier Kim Hames resigned his tourism portfolio today after admitting to wrongly claiming more than $1,000 in accommodation allowances.

The head of West Perth-headquartered AFG has moved to quash rumours regarding the possible sale of the mortgage broker by offering a $10,000 reward for a successful defamation case against the pers

Wangara-based Fleetcare has been forced to cut a quarter of its workforce in the wake of the federal government's move to tighten fringe benefits tax guidelines on car leasing.

Perth-based oil and gas play Zeta Petroleum has acquired a block of highly-prospective oil acreage in Romania for up to $US2.8 million.

The state's first full-scale tidal power station has been given the green light, with Environment Minister Albert Jacob approving Tidal Energy Australia's proposal to construct a facility at Doctor

The victorious state Liberal party spent $2.3 million more than its Labor rivals in winning the WA election earlier this year.

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council has been given the environmental tick of approval to develop a waste-to-energy plant at its Redhill site.

BC Iron has reported a record production run at its joint venture Nullagine project it operates with Fortescue.

Four local building companies have won the first batch of contracts to be awarded by the state government under its $265 million ‘Year 7' building program.

Two more miners are feeling the squeeze in the state's gold sector, with Reed Resources and PMI Gold announcing plans to cut costs, reduce staff and defer project development spending.

Australian stocks have opened stronger following news China will lift controls on lending interest rates.

Western Australia remains the top performing economy in the nation, while the ACT has jumped into second position as its jobs market improves.

The Australian dollar has gained some ground after China's central bank said it would lift controls on lending interest rates, allowing financial institutions to set them.

US stocks ended mixed on Friday after strong earnings from some industrial companies were countered by feeble results from Microsoft and other technology companies.

There will be winners if Australia introduces an emissions trading scheme, but it won't be the taxpaying public.