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Developer and funds manager Aspen Group has secured an 18-month extension to its $120 million finance facility with National Australia Bank.

The Australian share market closed almost one per cent higher as investors took their cues from positive news in the US.

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's plan to roll back the carbon tax will put the budget's bottom line under pressure, an investment banker says.

The mining company formerly known as Magellan Metals has been cleared by the state environmental regulator to resume the export of lead carbonate from the Port of Fremantle, subject to a strict set

Cedar Woods has started formal planning for a 600-home subdivision project at the former Bushmead rifle range site near Guildford.

Labor needs to get with the times if it is to connect with the mainstream, and re-energise its traditional supporter base.

The union movement has overreached while federal Labor has been in power, and legislative change may be needed to ensure they become accountable to their members, and the nation.

It's no surprise Chinese investors in Australia's resources sector want to maximise their opportunities, but the outcomes won't always be favourable for the locals.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has left open the possibility the federal government will raid wealthy people's superannuation tax concessions in the May budget.

After a big fortnight in politics, it's instructive for the Western Australian business community to take stock and ask how much has really changed.

The ascension of Argentinean Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio to the papacy could turn politics in South America on its head.

The Town of Port Hedland's Youth Space program has received a grant of $650,000 from Lotterywest to support the development of the project.

The Fremantle Street Arts Festival will take place over the Easter break, with 30 street performers headlining the entertainment.

The Australian Red Cross wants to engage businesses and corporations across Western Australia as the organisation changes its operating platform to support vulnerable communities across the state m

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The anniversary celebrations for Council House this week serve as a reminder of the value of each era's contribution to the architecture and design of Perth.

India's future as a regional powerhouse is under a cloud as its economy slows and the need for foreign investment increases amid an environment of corruption, bureaucratic ineptitude and self-serving politicians.

FORMER federal resources and energy minister Martin Ferguson has gained genuine respect from a sector that nearly brought his government down.

Last week's failed leadership tilt has sparked further upheaval in the Labor caucus and yet another ministerial reshuffle.

Albert JACOBPortfolios: Environment; Heritage.

Of the five new ministers in the Barnett government, the most interesting prospect is Energy and Finance Minister Mike Nahan.

Two top Perth chefs believe their new saloon venture is the perfect opportunity to offer something different. Shanna Crispin reports.

In its role as overseer of financial stability, it's the Reserve Bank of Australia's job to keep a sharp eye out for things that could go wrong.

A PURPOSE-BUILT $11 million facility has opened in Jandakot to meet the growing demand for heavy industry workforce training.

Qantas and Emirates have been given the green light to form a global alliance, albeit with special conditions for flights across the Tasman.

Australian stocks have opened firmer, with a recovery among the big miners leading the broader market higher.

Virgin Australia has received approval from the High Court of Singapore for its purchase of Skywest Airlines.

US stocks surged higher on Tuesday as favourable sentiment towards equities more than compensated for a mixed bag of economic indicators.

The Australian dollar is slightly higher as uncertainty in the euro zone helped support the local currency.

Superannuation Minister Bill Shorten says people's retirement nest eggs should be "above politics", but the opposition continues to press the government to reveal what changes it intends to make to

Changes to global bank regulations have been more difficult than anticipated, with only Australia and 10 other jurisdictions so far adopting key parts of the reforms.