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Western Australia’s Chamber of Minerals and Energy has predicted investment in the state’s resources sector to continue at pace, driving the state’s Gross State Product up 4.3 per cent in 2011-12,

 Australian shares have opened higher, led by the big miners, following a US Federal Reserve decision to keep interest rates low for longer.

The Australian dollar has lost ground after reaching its highest level in three months overnight amid a global rally of shares and risk currencies.

US stocks erased early gains on solid earnings reports from Caterpillar and Netflix to end lower on Thursday, with some weak economic data and profit-taking seeming to drive the selling.

Treasurer Wayne Swan won't be cutting the major retail banks any slack if the central bank cuts the official cash rate again at its board meeting next month.

Horrid summer weather could spoil the party for food and liquor retailers this Australia Day, as people cancel their traditional barbecues.

The Australian dollar continued to trade above 105 US cents despite expectations of further interest rate cuts after official data showed that inflation was easing.

Perth-based oil and gas junior WHL Energy says it is continuing to receive unsolicited interest from international firms looking to farm into its Seychelles exploration acreage off the coast of Afr

ADG Global Supply has announced a 66 per cent increase in revenue on the back of establishing new offices in Africa and the acquisition of UK-based Winchester Procurement.

Asciano has restructured its Patrick ports division, resulting in a significant reshuffle of its executive team.

 Australian shares closed at a six-week high after official figures showing an easing of inflation boosted hopes for further interest rate cuts.

 Listed investment firm Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) expects uncertainty in Europe to continue to cause market volatility in the coming months.

Shares in base metals and gold miner Bass Metals have been suspended from trading as it may not be able to meet debt repayments amid concerns its Tasmanian operations are becoming financially margi

Silver Lake Resources has is planning a third gold production base in Western Australia, after annoucing an agreement to acquire the Phillips River Mining's Great Southern gold tenements by wa

New state Labor leader Mark McGowan has his work cut out to win next year’s election.

What real difference will recognising Aboriginal people in the constitution make on a practical level?

Recent warning about slowed global growth should be heeded, and risk avoided in 2012.

A strong opposition is one of the key ingredients in making a good government, no matter who is in power.

The eurozone’s financial mess will surely force leaders to acknowledge the errors of past practices.

The Labor Party just ain’t what it used to be.

I am sick of goals and goal experts.

THE federal government has announced a new funding program that will take visual arts on tour to regional locations across Australia.

GRAHAM Forward has an unassuming nature and natural modesty that belies the depth of his connections to, and achievements in, Africa.

Next time your favourite sports team is just losing at halftime, feel relieved.

Building industry groups have reiterated concerns about a Gillard government proposal to replace the commercial construction industry watchdog, warning the alternative to the Australian Building an

A LACK of supply will be the big issue for Perth’s office market in 2012, with record-high office take-up figures sending the CBD vacancy rate spiralling to its lowest level in three years.

QUEENSLAND-BASED Oaks Hotels and Resorts has expanded its portfolio in Western Australia with the acquisition of a second property in Broome, naming the Kimberley location as one of its investment

LIKE iron ore in the Pilbara, Western Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector along the state’s north-west coast is experiencing a wave of development and expansion.

THE emergence of the Mid West as a major iron ore mining region remains heavily linked to the controversial Oakajee port and rail development.

WESTERN Australian gold miners have responded to the record prices for the precious metal by lifting production in the past year.

THE iron ore landscape in the Pilbara region is consumed by expansion as miners plan to capitalise on rising prices and strong demand from China.

Buying Australian-made or grown goods creates local jobs and helps the economy, a consumer group says.