US stocks closed lower but off earlier steep losses as Wall Street focused on European political and economic uncertainty and some US earnings results missed expectations.
Western Australian Treasurer Christian Porter has welcomed an interim report on the carve-up of GST revenue, which has flagged changes to a system Mr Porter says is broken and in need of reform.
The Australian dollar has moved lower on official data showing weak inflation at the farm and factory gate, which has added to the case for a rate cut by the central bank.
A report confirming Western Australia's strong economic performance is a signal to Premier Colin Barnett to reverse plans for budget cuts that will hit frontline services, the state oppos
The Australian share market closed slightly weaker as investors prepared for crucial inflation data that could pave the way for another interest rate cut.
Shares in base metals miner Kagara have entered a trading halt, with the market speculating the struggling company is set to make a funding announcement.
Perth-based renewable energy firm Solco has restructured its board, including the appointment of a new chief executive, as the company re-focuses its operations to reflect a solar market lacking go
Hong Kong-listed Wah Nam International has extended its takeover offer for iron ore explorer Brockman Resources as it seeks to take control of all remaining shares.
GR Engineering Services has won an $18 million contract for the refurbishment of processing facilities at Newcrest Mining’s Telfer copper-gold mine in the Pilbara.
National law firm Allens Arthur Robinson has struck an alliance with leading London firm Linklaters that will see the two retain their independence and separate branding but work closely together.
Re-merging state power utilities Verve Energy and Synergy would do nothing to lower electricity costs for consumers, according to a report from the newly formed WA Independent Power Association.
A fall in producer prices in the first three months of 2012 suggests inflation remains weak and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will have room to cut interest rates in May, economists say.
International Monetary Fund members have vowed to secure global financial stability to allow urgently needed reforms and regain worldwide economic growth.
The chances of official interest rate cut next month have improved with figures showing imported consumer goods have fallen to the cheapest level in two decades.
The state government knew nothing about the death of a competitor in an adventure race in China before sponsoring a similar event in the Kimberley in which two women almost burned to death.
Cottesloe’s town planning scheme has been finalised to allow up to eight-storey buildings along the beachfront, but the government says the new regulations do not allow for high-rise development.
The federal government has accused Premier Colin Barnett of a cash grab over his refusal to quarantine a pension increase from public housing rent assessments.
Perth-based gold explorer Breaker Resources has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, after completing an $8.5 million initial public offering.
Overall home sales reached their highest level for two years in the March quarter, with first home-buyers key to the recovery, according to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.
