Gold soared to a nine-year peak overnight, boosted by a dollar sell-off and expectations for increased stimulus to aid the recovery of pandemic-hit economies, while silver dashed past the $US20 threshold to an over six-year high.
Bauer Media Australia, the country's biggest magazine publisher, has announced it will close eight of its brands - including Elle and Men's Health - due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Australian share market has rallied hard, closing at its best level since before the pandemic after the federal government confirmed two wage subsidy programs would continue past September.
Artemis Resources is selling its interests in the Mt Clement gold project to joint venture partner Northern Star Resources in a bid to divest its non-core assets.
Private medical records have been intercepted and posted online in Western Australia, raising alarm about the use of "insecure" paging services by government agencies.
The state government will partner with Virgin Australia to slash regional airfares until the end of October in efforts to bolster WA’s sagging tourism industry.
Saracen has surpassed its production guidance for the 2020 financial year, though the goldminer’s performance has been overshadowed by the recent death of an underground worker.
Indian-backed miner Griffin Coal could have controllers appointed within weeks after receiving a default notice from a major power generator, as their dispute escalates.
Downer expects to report a full-year statutory net loss of $150 million-$160 million after recognising charges worth $386 million on account of goodwill impairment, restructuring and portfolio review costs.
Construction and engineering company SRG Global has signed its third $25 million contract in recent weeks, this time with ammonia plant operator Yara Pilbara.
Breaking down the barriers between outdoor and indoor spaces underpinned Debra Brown Architect’s HOUSE 12 project, a finalist in the 2020 WA Architecture Awards.
Oil prices were little changed overnight as coronavirus cases increased in many countries, though a flurry of announcements about a potential COVID-19 vaccine and ongoing talks over a European Union fund to revive economies hit by the pandemic curbed losses.
Gold prices jumped to their highest level since September 2011, and silver hit a near four-year peak as a spike in COVID-19 infections and hopes for increased stimulus measures supported safe-haven demand.
If there’s anything to be gleaned from Premier Mark McGowan’s extraordinary 89 per cent approval rating, it’s that the public is almost singularly attuned to how the state government has responded to the pandemic.
Cooper Energy says it and Japan's Mitsui Group will invest $37 million to upgrade the Minerva Gas Plant near Port Campbell, Victoria to process gas from four existing offshore gas wells.
The Australian share market has finished lower, with every sector except mining and technology in the red as the coronavirus outbreak creeps back into NSW.
Civmec has filed a statement of claim against Altura Mining’s lithium subsidiary, with the contractor alleging it is owed $4.5 million in compensation.
ADCO Constructions has won the contract for the Art Gallery of WA’s rooftop development, which will feature a 34-metre Aboriginal artwork and a skybridge.
Perth-based explorers S2 Resources and Impact Minerals have both launched capital raisings today, with the proceeds to advance exploration activities at their Western Australian and NSW assets.
UPDATED: Seven companies including Woodside, BHP and ATCO Australia have been shortlisted to share in the next stage of ARENA’s $70 million Renewable Hydrogen Development Funding.
Strike Energy has signed an agreement with ASX-listed Talon Petroleum, which will begin drilling the Walyering appraisal well in the Perth basin next year.
Charity licences no longer have an expiry date and not-for-profits have less reporting requirements, under new changes to Western Australia’s Charitable Collections Act.
Four builders including Multiplex and Lendlease have been shortlisted to complete major works under the $257 million expansion of Joondalup Health Campus, which will include new beds and operating theatres.
