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
PERTH'S sporting and business community have helped raise more than $85,000 for the David Wirrpanda Foundation at this year's PricewaterhouseCoopers Cool Night Classic.
Western Australia's economy continues to drive that of the nation, with official figures released today showing the state grew by a record 6.7 per cent in 2011-12.
THE sentiment ‘if China sneezes, Australia catches a cold' is often expressed by markets pundits and in the boardrooms of companies Australia wide; and Perth in particular.
US stocks have closed near breakeven, clawing back from losses after Hewlett-Packard reported a huge charge for an acquisition, offsetting fresh data signaling recovery in the housing market.
