Latest Headlines

Goldfields Credit Union has received regulatory approval for its plan to demutualise, raise $9 million in additional capital and list on the Australian Securities Exchange as Goldfields Money.

Australia's biggest gold producer, Newcrest Mining, has reported a 20 per cent drop in quarterly gold production compared with the prior corresponding December quarter.

Frustrated dairy farmers are leaving the industry while the government sits on three reports on the supermarket milk price war.

Oil Search expects flat production into 2013 as natural field decline and processing shutdowns are offset by new exploration success.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the federal government will help find jobs for the 350 Toyota workers made redundant and shore up the car industry overall.

Perth-based Venture Minerals says it will fast-track the development of its Livingstone direct shipping iron ore project, after entering a rail haulage agreement with Tasmanian Rail.

 Treasurer Wayne Swan has supported calls for Europe to take more action to solve its debt crisis, saying no country is immune from the fallout.

Western Australia’s resources sector has applauded the now bi-partisan support for Sunday trading, saying the added vibrancy from more open shops may help attract more migrants from the eastern sta

Everyone loves a bargain. But, there comes a time when cheap is too cheap, as the world is discovering with falling prices destabilising industries, and entire economies.

Australian shares have opened higher as the weaker US dollar helps commodity prices and concerns over Europe's debt crisis take a back seat.

Toro Energy expects its Wiluna project will receive final government approval this year before a state election when the opposition Labor Party hopes to ban new uranium mines if elected.

The Australian dollar has soared above 105 US cents for the first time since October on renewed optimism that Greece will reach a deal with its creditors to avoid defaulting on its debt.

Oil prices rose modestly Monday after the EU slapped an embargo on Iran's crude exports as part of tough new sanctions aimed at stopping Tehran from funding its disputed nuclear program.

Western Australia’s environmental umpire has given its nod to BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s $20 billion proposal to construct and operate an outer harbour at Port Hedland, potentially doubling the port's

The Australian dollar has continued its solid performance over the weekend against the US dollar, influenced by relatively good economic fundamentals.

Perth-based DVD rental and online video streaming company Quickflix has announced a new licensing agreement with US-based television network HBO.

Another official interest rate cut is looking more likely as new evidence shows price pressures are easing.

The state government has named a consortium between Brookfield Multiplex and Georgiou Group and another between Leighton and Broad alongside construction heavyweight John Holland on its shortlist f

 Toyota Australia has confirmed it will cut 350 jobs due to pressures caused by the high Australian dollar.

The Australian share market closed weaker as investors awaited an outcome to Greek debt restructure plans, with eurozone finance ministers scheduled to meet later today.

Newly-installed state Labor Leader Mark McGowan has confirmed the party will support the introduction of Sunday trading and will not revoke any approvals for uranium mines in Western Australia, in

The multi-billion-dollar Australia-Pacific liquefied natural gas (APLNG) expansion project is nearing a decision to proceed.

Motorists will pay less for petrol in the weeks ahead after unleaded petrol prices hit an 11-week high last week, an economist says.

Treasurer Wayne Swan would welcome new foreign lenders to the Australian loans market, saying more competition would mean better deals for borrowers.

 A Chinese nuclear company has moved a step closer to bidding for Australian uranium explorer Extract Resources but the target says it is still seeking alternative suitors.

Bankwest managing director Jon Sutton is returning to a senior executive role at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, with CBA executive general manager of retail and business banking Rob De Luca set to

Perth-based drilling technology and services firm Imdex’ joint venture with DHS Oil Holdings has acquired US-based oil and gas downhole survey provider Vaughn Energy Services  in a transaction

Western Australia-based Iron ore hopeful Trafford Resources has turned its attention to new acquisitions or joint ventures, after offloading its stake in Indonesia-focused gold and base metals expl

A lower than expected rise in producer prices is expected to set the tone for the release of key inflation figures later this week.

 Record production in the December quarter has helped Mirabela Nickel meet its 2011 targets, and the company expects higher production in 2012.

Western Australia continues to lead the nation's economic growth and is set to maintain its course for most of this year, a new report says.

Australian shares opened slightly weaker as cautious investors looked for news on the Greek debt situation following weak overseas leads.