Improving the effectiveness of Australia's federation is a widely shared goal but there has been little progress, unless you count an ever-expanding bureaucracy.
Nicola Forrest, wife of mining magnate Andrew Forrest, has been named as Black Swan State Theatre Company's honorary number one subscriber for 2012 and 2013, in recognition of her and her family's
The state government has committed $1.6 million in funding over four years to Wheels for Hope, a program that aims to improve the mobility of children with disabilities and their families.
Social enterprise is not a new concept in Western Australia but it has attracted attention in recent times, with government funding committed to encouraging new social ventures and social entrepren
Research has consistently shown that people who are intrinsically motivated are more satisfied in their work, have greater commitment to tasks and have lower levels of absenteeism.
Perth-based private investment group Dorado has become an increasingly prominent player in the state's property market, as banks' hesitancy to lend to developers continues.
Safety boot manufacturer Footwear Industries has been given the luxury of picking and choosing Australian distributors as demand for its Steel Blue brand increases.
The state government is examining whether waste-to-energy facilities will adversely affect people's health and recycling habits before evaluating proposals for facilities in Perth and the Pilbara.
One of the world's healthiest marine environments will be threatened by a major oil and gas drilling program just 10km off Western Australia's pristine Rowley Shoals, conservationists say.
State opposition leader Mark McGowan has claimed Royalties for Regions cash is being ‘pork-barrelled' into National Party electorates and the regions that need it most are missing out, following th
State opposition leader Mark McGowan has claimed Royalties for Regions funds are being pork-barrelled into National Party electorates and the regions that need it most are missing out, following th
Shares in Alumina Ltd eased after the miner's joint venture partner Alcoa said it would slash alumina production capacity to avoid adding to oversupply in the Atlantic region.
The Australian share market closed lower after a rise in domestic job advertisements for the third straight month failed to offset disappointing US employment figures.
Law firm Slater & Gordon is considering launching a class action on behalf of some former Bankwest customers over the Commonwealth Bank's takeover of the Perth-based lender.
Bannerman Resources stocks have risen after the Perth-based explorer released a study it says confirmed its Namibian uranium project as one of the world's largest uranium-only deposits.
Business confidence has improved but still remains below its long-term average because of concerns about a more pronounced slowing among emerging economies.
Premier Colin Barnett has fired a shot across Canberra's bow ahead of the Council of Australian Governments meeting, saying the balance of power now lies with the states.
The Western Australian branch of the Health Services Union says it may break away from the national body because of the damage being done to the brand by ongoing controversies.
Perth-based gold explorer Breaker Resources is expected to list on the ASX by April 20, after successfully completing an $8.5 million initial public offering.
