Latest Headlines

The family behind food producer Mrs Mac’s is lying low amid rumours about the future of the business, after the pandemic took its toll on the company’s bottom line.

The Australian share market has closed up 0.8 per cent with every sector in the green except healthcare, making a strong finish to a good month of July.

Perth engineer DRA Global could cop a write-down of up to $20 million on the sale of an underperforming subsidiary, prompting a decision to withdraw its earnings guidance.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the US economy and the fate of the NBN under a new government.

Bankrupt former Atrum Coal director Russell Moran has suffered another legal setback, losing an 11th-hour bid to appeal a $290,000 bill issued by failed company Minco Holdings.

Costs for Australian businesses rose 5.6 per cent in the 12 months to June 30, their biggest increase since December 2008.

Aspiring producer Bellevue Gold has struck first ore at its namesake project in the Eastern Goldfields on the back of a strong performance from Develop Global.

Stirling council considers mandating social housing accommodation as part of any new development featuring 20 or more units in the City of Stirling’s commercial hubs.

The Fremantle land initially marked for a four-star hotel is now under new ownership after construction of a proposed DoubleTree by Hilton failed to start.

The state government must ensure certainty for the retirement villages sector.

As federal parliament wraps up its first sitting week since the May election, the opposition leader sees little change in approach under Labor.

The outgoing governor and a self-confessed republican loved the busy job of being the Queen’s man in WA.

Miners ride surging raw materials demand

Mid-tiers Ramelius Resources and Gold Road Resources enjoyed elevated share prices after delivering strong output for the June quarter.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell discusses her work on regional tourism and the challenges faced by three major developers in navigating the approvals process.

During her first speech, a newly elected independent MP has urged parliament to be more collaborative and open to trying new approaches.

After signs the US might take a break from interest rate hikes, the ASX200 index closed at its highest level since the Queen's Birthday week sell-off.

Ammonia's potential as a fuel for ships docking in Western Australia will be assessed by Yara and the Pilbara Ports Authority.

WA's chief scientist has bemoaned 'a decade of nothingness' on federal energy policy while expressing cautious optimism about a change in approach with a new government in Canberra.

Fortescue Metals Group has delivered record iron ore shipments of 189 million tonnes for the financial year, the last with outgoing chief executive Elizabeth Gaines at the helm.

The land developer has issued a brief update to its shareholders on its expected 2021-22 performance.

The state’s health department and leading researcher Marian Sturm remain at loggerheads over the rights to a life-changing cellular treatment.

Pilbara Minerals has reported strong growth in production as it invests in new capacity while diversified miner Mineral Resources has received a boost from its lithium operations.

Premier Mark McGowan has thrown his support behind his cabinet ministers as the government faces criticism on a number of fronts.

The state government has appointed aged care provider Hall & Prior to redevelop the heritage-listed Cottesloe Deaf School.

Rio Tinto, Winning International Group and the Guinea government have struck a joint venture in a bid to bring one of the world’s largest untapped iron ore resources into operation.

A mining software company established 36 years ago by Perth geologist Graeme Tuder has been sold to a US company for $900 million, setting a new record for WA's tech sector.

NRW Holdings has appointed Richard Simons as its new chief financial officer after Andrew Walsh announced his retirement.

China’s economic system is under pressure as it fails to meet the needs of an increasingly demanding populace.

Rod Bradley, whose outburst at a council meeting earlier this year garnered widespread media coverage, has resigned his position after close to two decades in local government.

Inflation is expected to peak at 7.75 per cent at the end of this year, before moderating into 2023, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

There is a compelling case for the higher education sector to embrace a broader conception of international education.