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Australian Workers' Union boss Paul Howes says the Reserve Bank of Australia has signed a "death warrant" for manufacturing by putting its cash rate on hold.

Telstra Corporation shares have fallen after the nation's largest telco reported a lower-than-expected first-half net profit.

Leighton Holdings subsidiary Thiess has won a $180 million contract for work at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's (BMA) Caval Ridge coal mine in Queensland.

The Australian share market has opened weaker with the stocks of major companies BHP Billiton and Telstra weighing on sentiment after weaker-than-expected profit results.

Property group Stockland's first-half net profit has fallen by 28 per cent due to tough economic conditions, but the company expects a better performance in the remainder of the financial year.

The Australian dollar has fallen back as traders remain concerned that a resolution for the Greece's debt woes will eventuate.

Stocks staged an afternoon-long rally and closed higher on Wednesday as Greece appeared to close in on the cost-cutting deal it needs to keep from defaulting on its national debt.

Perth law firms Lavan Legal and Maxim Litigation Consultants have announced plans to merge in April, creating by far the largest litigation practice in the state.

Northern Star Resources says it is set to embark on a new phase of growth after booking a 250 per cent spike in half-year profit.

The Australian dollar pushed past the 108 US cent mark as markets continue to react positively to the central bank's unexpected decision to hold interest rates steady.

Construction and contracting group Decmil Australia has announced a five-year preferred contractor agreement with Rio Tinto to provide civil works for its $US18 billion iron ore expansion in the Pi

The state’s environmental umpire has given its conditional approval to Fortescue Metals Group’s plans to expand its Cloudbreak iron ore mine in the Pilbara.

The state government is seeking input from the private sector to develop a new ecotourism project in the Margaret River region.

Property developer Australand believes it can improve earnings despite suffering a 15 per cent drop in annual profit.

New South Wales-based UXC Connect has won four contracts worth $8 million collectively to deliver its digital entertainment package at four mining camps in the Pilbara.

The Australian share market has closed higher as a positive day for energy stocks offset weakness among Australia's retail banks and mining giant BHP Billiton.

BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers has blamed complex Labor workplace laws for creating the conditions for current strike action at the company's coal operations.

Electricity prices in Western Australia will jump another five per cent next year, and power producer Verve and retailer Synergy will be merged, according to Premier Colin Barnett.

Security officers have escorted  Premier Colin Barnett past shouting Aboriginal protesters from a venue in Kings Park after he outlined a native title settlement deal to Noongar people.

The owner of Perth’s Novotel Langley is looking to cash in on increasing demand for hotels in Western Australia, putting the 253-room hotel to market.

Australia's sole antimony mine is to be revived under plans by Emu Nickel, which needs to raise $60 million to buy the asset and re-start production.

If the premier has trouble keeping his staffers on the right track ... maybe he has too many of them.

The state government has been stymied in its efforts to amalgamate councils.

The emerging pattern of parsimony should, over time, filter down through all levels of the corporate world.

The RBA has an enviable track record but has left many observers perplexed by its latest interest rate decision.

Positive signs, however small, are emerging from Europe and the US, while China goes through growing pains.

The future of the Liberal Party could be on the line at next year’s election.

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AUSTRALASIAN Property Investments and Automotive Holdings Group say they have created a new class of investment property with the establishment of a $66 million property syndicate involving five ca

Service and logistics companies looking to muscle in on Western Australia’s multi-billion dollar oil and gas sector are driving strong demand for industrial space in Perth.

The federal government will consider whether there needs to be changes to copyright laws after being lobbied by Australia's sporting codes over broadcasting rights.