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Mining giant BHP Billiton has cancelled or postponed its two largest expansion projects, with the Olympic Dam development in South Australia formally scrapped today and the Outer Harbour project at

Western Power has a new chairman, with former Tourism WA chairman Alan Mulgrew appointed to succeed Mark Barnaba, while Paul Italiano has been formally installed as the power utility’s chief execut

Speculation is mounting that Aspen Group managing director Gavin Hawkins is set to part ways with the property developer and funds manager.

The union representing call centre workers is pressuring Telstra to limit the number of jobs being sent offshore.

Window furnishings manufacturer and retailer Kresta Holdings has appointed fomer QBE executive Giuliano Di Bartolomeo as its new chief executive.

ASX-listed engineering firm Clough has reported significant rise in net profit for the year ended June 30, while flagging an increased focus on mining and minerals over the next year to meet its gr

The number of jobs advertised on the internet has hit its lowest level since late 2009.The seasonally adjusted count of internet vacancies index fell by 7,347 to 191,265 in July.

Commonwealth-state funding arrangements could become an even bigger issue if the coalition wins government next year.

The nation’s farming sector needs to be jolted into the 21st century.

The stock market is throwing up some interesting valuations of late, with excessive discounts on some top companies.

After reading my local newspaper on the weekend, I was dismayed by the state of local government in Perth.

A free press is a cornerstone of all true democracies, which is why the proposed News Media Council is a backward step.

LIFELINE WA is set to refresh its major fundraising event this year, with a new formula replacing the traditional Black Diamond charity ball.

WOODSIDE Petroleum, Squire Sanders, Atlas Iron and Deloitte are among the organisations behind the Corporate Volunteering Council in WA, which was created in a bid to grow volunteering across the s

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THE number of Perth shopping centres  changing hands this year has grown to six, with the conditional sale of Phoenix Shopping Centre for about $80 million; but there has been no progress on W

Perth has recorded a jump in land sales in the June quarter despite further signs developers are finding it increasingly difficult to bring land to a growing market.

MANY tertiary students work part-time to help pay for their education, but relatively few end up making a career of their ‘part-time’ pursuits.

SCAFFOLDING and equipment hire company Pilbara Access has developed an in-house Aboriginal employment-training program to guard against skills shortages and improve indigenous engagement.

COMMONWEALTH Bank has increased its involvement in Western Australia’s north-west during the past year, and has developed an indigenous banking strategy to build relationships and business across t

Treasurer Wayne Swan is trying to bully the mining states into freezing royalties to make up for falling commodities prices, Premier Colin Barnett says.

A JOINT venture between NRW and two east Pilbara indigenous groups has dominated the indigenous contracting space during the past 18 months, winning contracts with Fortescue Metals Group and Rio Ti

DEMAND for microfinance and business support from Many Rivers Opportunities has grown to the point where it is gearing up to open five new offices across the state in the next year.

THE desire for economic development and employment outcomes from resources projects has resulted in indigenous contracting deals becoming a major part of native title and land-use agreements.

Indigenous businesses are building capacity through joint ventures and are growing on the back of multi-billion dollar contracts from big mining companies.

Perth-based IT company Empired has announced its acquisition of fellow firm Conducive for a total purchase price of $7.95 million.

THE Western Australian credited with creating the country’s first internet-connected community has received one of the ICT industry’s highest honours – the 2012 Pearcey Medal.

Drinks group Coca-Cola Amatil has sealed a deal to access a world-class brewery as it prepares to re-enter the premium beer market.

Australian economic conditions are expected to stay subdued for the rest of the year, although they will improve slowly.

Shares in Pacific Brands have dived by more than five per cent after the troubled clothing maker unveiled a blowout in full-year losses and announced its boss will leave.

Woodside Petroleum's first half profit has fallen slightly because of the costs of starting up its massive Pluto liquefied natural gas project, which will remain at current capacity after a failed