The latest job vacancy figures released by the National Skills Commission have highlighted the tight labour market in Western Australia, with demand for labourers now at an eight-year high.
Mining giant Rio Tinto has posted a 20 per cent jump in annual underlying earnings and declared a bumper dividend as it reaped the benefits of sustained high iron ore prices.
Australia's share market has closed lower, while two retail leaders warned pandemic sales may have peaked ahead of government assistance being wound back and travel restrictions easing.
Construction of the Mt Holland lithium mine and a Kwinana refinery will begin next year, Wesfarmers announced today, with the green light given to the mine development.
Rio Tinto has hired indigenous community leader Wayne Bergmann to help improve relations with traditional owners as it continues to grapple with fallout from the Juukan Gorge controversy.
Nearly two-thirds of voters have cited homelessness as a major issue ahead of the state election, with efforts to build social and affordable housing drawing broad support.
BDO has recruited three experienced staff to bolster its Perth-based remuneration and reward practice as it gears up to service new industries and geographies.
Reduced public transport use, international travel bans and flexible work arrangements have combined to lift underlying earnings growth at Carsales.com and prompt an increased dividend payout.
New figures show Australia looks set for solid economic growth in coming months, with unemployment falling further as jobs vacancies surged to an 18-month high.
WA Labor has promised $259 million for renewable manufacturing, including for 1,000 standalone power systems, while hitting back at LG's support of the Liberal energy plan.
Bryah Resources will hold on to its 70 per cent stake in a Mid West manganese project, after joint buyers Primero Group and investment firm AMCI withdrew their $5 million offer.
Zak Kirkup has warned WA voters not to hand Labor total control of state parliament amid fears the opposition will lose further ground at the upcoming state election.
Cedar Woods Properties has posted a net profit of $22.4 million for the first half of the 2021 financial year, up 120 per cent on the same time last year.
Super Retail Group, which owns BCF and Supercheap Auto, has reported a first-half profit increase of 201 per cent as Australians looked for leisure alternatives to travel during the pandemic.
Westpac claimed first-quarter cash earnings were up 54 per cent and boss Peter King says there had been a significant increase in home loan applications.
Facebook is expected to follow Google in striking lucrative lump sum deals with Australian media companies to avoid being stung under world-first laws.
Zak Kirkup’s energy plan has won the support of LG, which has written to the opposition leader to express interest in helping implement the plan if he becomes premier in March.
Crown Resorts is at risk of losing its WA casino licence after the state government agreed last night to establish an inquiry with the powers of a royal commission.
Australia's securities regulator says it will seek penalties and other orders against Commonwealth Bank after the Federal Court found the country's top lender had overcharged interest to customers.
The City of Subiaco council has moved to seek a third opinion over serious structural integrity issues identified in two buildings on Hay Street, in a move that has astounded the owner.
Bill Johnston has amped up Labor’s attack on an ambitious energy plan proposed by the WA Liberals, but opposition energy spokesman David Honey says he’s under no illusions it will be easy.
Australia's share market closed above 6900 points for the first time since February last year, and an analyst expects it will rally in the short term as coronavirus vaccines are distributed.
Northern Minerals has completed an oversubscribed share placement, with the funds going towards exploration at the company’s rare earths projects in WA and the Northern Territory.
