Seven West Media shares jumped 21 per cent today following strong words from managing director Don Voelte about his commitment to slash costs in order to maintain last year's $226.9 million n
Mining giant BHP Billiton has been given until 2016 to go ahead with the expansion of the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia, but the company still can't guarantee when or if the $30 billion proje
Australia's business sector has weakened further in the last quarter of 2012, with a survey showing conditions slumping to their lowest point in more than three years, and lending finance up for th
It’s been a long time between drinks for the Australian wine industry, but if indications in Europe and China are translated into action then local vineyards could start an overdue recovery after y
Shares in fertiliser and explosives maker Incitec Pivot have gained more than five per cent after it lifted its annual profit by 10 per cent and increased dividends.
The employment outlook may not be as bleak as some forward indicators suggest, with a new report predicting 137,000 jobs will be added to the economy by August next year, led by demand in the minin
US stocks closed flat on Monday as persistent fears about the looming "fiscal cliff" of spending cuts and tax hikes at year-end cast a cloud over encouraging China trade data.
Boardroom ructions at agribusiness investment manager TFS Corporation are coming to a head, after two former directors requisitioned a meeting calling for the removal of executive chairman Frank Wi
Poseidon Nickel has announced that it could recommence nickel mining at the Mt Windarra site in the north eastern goldfields of Western Australia by June 2013.
Long-running efforts by Michael Fotios’ investment company Investmet to revive Swan Gold Mining and related companies Stirling Resources and Redbank Copper have hit a major hurdle.
Western Australia's most well-known surfing event, the Margaret River Drug Aware Pro, has been granted World Championship Tour status by the Association of Surfing Professionals.
The record $16.8 million donated this year to Telethon’s annual fundraising weekend – the charity’s most successful event to date – will mean more money in the pockets of the chosen beneficiaries,
Shares in global insurer QBE have fallen sharply after the company downgraded its earnings expectations in the wake of superstorm Sandy in the United States.
Scooter manufacturer and retailer Vmoto has been admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market after raising £1.6 million ($2.44 million) through a share placement.
Mining and earthmoving equipment supplier Emeco Holdings has become the latest resources sector participant to feel the squeeze, downgrading its profit guidance in the wake of reduced industry acti
The Australian Greens have put forward a plan to phase out live animal exports, as federal Labor prepares for a showdown on the controversial trade at its next caucus meeting.
Cott Oil & Gas is set to list on the Australian Securities Exchange, with the company planning an $8 million initial public offering to fund exploration across its portfolio of oil and gas acre
The value of investment projects grew by more than $6 billion during the September quarter despite the backdrop of a difficult global environment, an independent forecaster says.
US stocks ended a roller-coaster week lower, hitting a big election-day rally Tuesday only to plunge after President Barack Obama defeated Republican challenger and Wall Street ally Mitt Romney.
Building and construction contractor AusGroup is expecting sustained demand for its services after announcing a 101 per cent jump in first quarter earnings.
