There are further signs the Chinese economy is in recovery mode, with new data showing its manufacturing sector growing for the first time in 13 months - a welcome result for Australia's iron ore a
Western Australia's universities look set to become an election battleground, with Opposition Leader Mark McGowan flagging a plan to give the state's seats of learning more financial and educa
Norwest Energy has received a vote of confidence in its Arrowsmith unconventional gas project in the Perth Basin, with Indian partner Bharat Petroleum Corporation agreeing to expand its investment
Finance Minister Penny Wong insists the federal government is sticking to its budget surplus strategy despite figures suggesting it's falling short of the target.
A third council has been plunged into crisis within a week, with the Shire of Ashburton in the state's Pilbara region dismissing chief executive Jeff Breen after several complaints from ratepayers.
ASF Group has been successful in overthrowing the board of Rey Resources, with shareholders supporting a spill resolution at the company's annual meeting today.
The Australian Greens have urged Treasurer Wayne Swan to work with them to limit the reimbursement of state royalties to big miners under the federal mining tax.
An interest rate cut in December will give the non-mining sector a boost and support retailers in the lead-up to Christmas, Myer chief executive Bernie Brookes says.
Energy giant Shell is set to become an anchor tenant at Leighton Properties' Kings Square development on the former Perth Entertainment Centre site, with construction set to start early next year.
A council in Perth's southeast has been suspended by the state government after a damning report criticised the local mayor's "inappropriate" power and highlighted long-term dysfunction.
The indigenous group that rejected a financial package from Fortescue Metals Group in exchange for the right to mine their land - but were pipped by a breakaway claimant group - says there's still
Superstar chef Heston Blumenthal has pulled out of a scheduled headline appearance at a gourmet food festival in Margaret River after two of his chefs died in a Hong Kong car crash.
State disability ministers have criticised the lack of flexibility in draft federal legislation to establish a National Disability Insurance Scheme ahead of its planned introduction to parliament n
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott remains at pains to prove he's a hit with the ladies, this time basking in a rapturous reception from Liberal Party businesswomen in Perth's swanky western suburb
Oil and gas explorer Jacka Resources has secured at least $10 million in funding to advance exploration programs set to commence early in the new year at its Hammamet project near Tunisia and Niger
The Australian share market has closed lower, with investors unimpressed following a decision by European finance chiefs to delay a decision on fresh help for debt-laden Greece.
Australia should set aside enough gas for use by local industries because it would benefit the economy more than by just exporting it, says the local head of Alcoa.
Programmed Maintenance Services has battled through deteriorating conditions to post a rise in first half profit and flagged a moderate increase for its full fiscal year.
The federal opposition has vowed to use the final sitting week of parliament to pursue Prime Minister Julia Gillard over the Australian Workers Union scandal.
The team behind the annual Dine for Life event, former 40under40 nominee Natasha Di Ciano and business partner Andjelka Matic, are preparing for another feast, to raise $40,000 for the South-East A
