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A tough retail market has shaped the mix of businesses proposed for a radical makeover of the Ace Cinema property in Subiaco.

CONSTRUCTION companies are eyeing the state government’s record capital works budget as they seek future business opportunities.

ST John of God Health Care chief executive Michael Stanford has no hesitation in naming the single most important factor in his ability to achieve successful outcomes on the group’s construction pr

PERTH builder Gerry Hanssen is a great example of the value of aligning your business with good partners.

The construction sector is meant to be in a protracted slump, but that’s not the message coming from contractors in WA.

Perth’s five-star Duxton Hotel is focusing on tradition and affordability in its new Firewater Grille Restaurant.

Perth waste management company Tox Free has been fined $50,000 after an explosion left an employee with burns and needing surgery on his wrist.

The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart after the greenback sold off against most major currencies during the local session.

Mount Gibson Iron says the sharp drop in iron ore prices last year that forced it to strip out costs means it is well positioned now that the market has recovered.

Civil and mining contracting firm Brierty has reported a significant lift in net profit to lodge a third consecutive record half-year result.

The Australian share market has closed at its highest level in more than four years, with reporting season delivering mostly positive results.

A Perth couple with a struggling coffee franchise has learnt a tough business lesson after they took legal action that involved property developer Finbar Group, listed engineering company Monadelph

Premier Colin Barnett has derided Labor’s lack of vision for the city ahead of tonight’s televised election debate, saying the $440 million Elizabeth Quay development would become an inner-city "po

Australian businesses need to loosen the purse strings and start spending again, a prominent bank economist says.

The Australian Greens have accused Labor of putting the interests of big miners ahead of the national interest and the environment.

The Liberal Party has pledged $30 million over four years for health and medical research in their latest state election announcement.

Engineering and construction firm Decmil Group has lodged a net profit increase of 79 per cent for the half year ended December 31, shrugging off a slowdown across some of its operations.

Reserve Bank of Australia board member Heather Ridout says a federal government plan to fund a work-boosting program for manufacturers by scrapping business tax concessions could hurt foreign inves

Transportable housing manufacturer Fleetwood has confirmed an 81 per cent fall in half year net profit.

One of Australia's biggest unions is to campaign for a national domestic gas reserve to make energy cheaper, boost manufacturing jobs and produce cleaner energy.

Engineering services company Calibre has lifted its first half profit by 12.3 per cent due on the back of continued new contract success. 

The Reserve Bank of Australia is waiting to see how recent interest rate cuts flow through the economy before deciding if it needs to cut the cash rate further in 2013.

Beverage company Coca-Cola Amatil's annual profit has fallen by 22 per cent as it deals with weak consumer spending and the high Australian dollar.

If Australia was a shop, the owner has just hung out a sign saying “closed until after the election”, a point driven home by instability at the highest level of government, the latest ludicrous attempt to boost manufacturing, and more so because no-one in business has dared criticise the loopy plan.

Macmahon Holdings has rejected the latest takeover offer from Indian-owned firm Sembawang Australia, saying it was incapable of being practically implemented.

The Australian market has opened slightly lower as investors remain cautious ahead of Italy's general election.

Shares in Transfield Services have dived by more than six per cent after it warned it would have to make up to $285 million in asset writedowns.

 Ports and rail operator Asciano has increased its first half profit by 74 per cent and forecast more earnings growth in the second half of the financial year.

Steel and mining group Arrium has fallen further into the red as the high Australian dollar and weak construction markets cause a massive writedown on its assets.

Shares in engineering construction firm Monadelphous have tumbled despite the group posting a record first half profit.

The Australian Greens will push for another inquiry into the mining tax to try to work out why the big resource giants aren't paying as much as expected.

 Gold has moved lower, with volumes easing as US markets closed for the President's Day holiday, while a lower euro and flat European shares also hurt investor interest.