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The fate of thousands of Australian sheep hangs in the balance, with a Pakistani court deferring a decision on whether or not to cull them.

US stocks have fought off early selling pressure linked to disappointing quarterly results from IBM and Intel to close broadly higher, extending two days of solid gains.

The state government’s 20 largest capital projects are collectively expected to cost more than double their original estimates, but contrary to popular perception, the construction phase is not the

The contentious development of Smiths Beach near Yallingup has taken another twist, with the owners of the 40.5 hectare site putting the land on the market.

The Australian dollar rose past 103 US cents for the first time in two weeks, as Asian markets were buoyed by good news from Europe and the US.

Rupert Murdoch has survived a second shareholder push to oust him as News Corp's chairman, with the media mogul painting a rosy picture of the company's recent achievements and future under his gui

Japanese brewing giant Lion has announced it will shut down its Swan Brewery in Canning Vale, with at least 80 workers set to lose their jobs.

 The Australian share market has climbed to its highest closing level since July 2011 as investors took heart from stronger US markets and fresh hopes that debt-ridden Spain will ask for some

Scotland-based oil and gas services firm Global Energy Group has announced the acquisition of Perth-based energy sector access, inspection and maintenance company Vertech Group.

Logistics and supply chain group K&S Corporation has acquired Bunbury-based Collare Transport Group for an undisclosed sum.

Nine Entertainment has avoided administration, with its lenders taking control of the company after reaching a deal over its $3.3 billion debt.

Australian households have cut spending, paid down debt and are feeling more comfortable about their finances.

Strange things are happening in the Perth western suburbs as the state election edges closer.

Now more than ever, holidaymakers can have a whale of a time on Rotto.

A mining industry stalwart is back in the game with a metal he knows well.

Automotive Holdings Group’s remuneration report should be read by all company directors wanting to learn about best practice.

The candidate who connects with the public on ‘big picture’ issues could take the spoils come election night.

BLACK Swan State Theatre Company has launched a new community program aimed at promoting local art scenes in remote and rural towns through the recreation of local stories on the stage. 

THE state’s chief scientist, Lynn Beazley, was awarded the second annual ‘Governors Award for Giving’ last week at a ceremony at Government House ballroom to mark the official launch of the Corpora

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A CONSORTIUM of private investors has kicked off construction of a Perth CBD office building without pre-committed tenants, punting on the continuing strength of the market.

THE state government has made its first overtures to the market in the search for 35,000 square metres of office space in the City of Stirling, predominantly to house the Department of Commerce.

A RECENT investigation by the Auditor General has added weight to state government plans to amalgamate many Western Australian ports, particularly in regional areas.

WESTERN Australia’s agricultural exporters look set for a flat year ahead as dry conditions reduce the state’s forecast crop harvest for 2012-13, and livestock exporters suffer adverse trading cond

THE Western Australian education sector is pinning its hopes on changes to the nation’s visa system to help revive growth in the foreign student market.

ASK the average Western Australian to name the state’s major petroleum export and most would surely answer liquefied natural gas.

Australia should embark on a consistent policy of engaging with India instead of trying to fix its patchy relationship through uranium sales, the Australian Greens say.

THE Perth Mint is reaping the benefits of a silver, or rather golden, lining from the ongoing worldwide economic malaise.

WA has increased its lead as the country’s largest exporter, but the rate of growth has slowed.

Australia's largest independent music retailer, Allans Billy Hyde, will close with the loss of 513 jobs after the failure to find a buyer for the struggling business.

Australia's economy is growing at a slower-than-normal pace, but is expected to pick up over the next six to nine months.