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.
AS careers go, the journey from corporate lawyer and political staffer to heading a new foundation focused on ending what is called ‘modern slavery' is clearly an uncommon one.
WHEN philanthropy in Western Australia is debated in the context of the wealth created during boom times, the example of the Fogarty Foundation often crops up.
FORMER Peppermint Grove deputy shire president and local property developer Peter Bacich has been declared bankrupt in the wake of a number of his companies going into liquidation.*
Traffic in Perth is getting a push in the right direction with the launch of padded vehicles to clear breakdowns from the Graham Farmer Freeway tunnel.
Virgin Australia has blamed uncertain economic conditions and strong airline competition for its reluctance to give firm profit guidance for the year ahead.
The likely inclusion of the Australian dollar in an obscure survey of central bank holdings of foreign exchange has been hailed as a feather in the currency's cap.
Listed company Core Services Group has announced plans to acquire civil engineering and construction contractor Marcon Group, formerly Marsh Civil, in an all-scrip transaction worth up to $10.1 mil
