Primewest has expanded its US presence to more than $100 million worth of assets, acquiring a $13 million office building in San Diego as the developer and funds manager moves closer to its listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Perth-based health insurer HBF has posted a 53 per cent rise in its net surplus to $93.7 million, while profit at the state government-owned Insurance Commission of WA fell 27 per cent to $203.5 million, despite an improved return on its investments.
Oil slid overnight as new details connected to the impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump weakened demand sentiment while moves to quickly restore Saudi output after attacks on its oil infrastructure promised more oil supply.
Gold prices rose overnight after a nearly 2.0 per cent slide in the previous session triggered buying interest for the safe-haven metal, although a strengthening US dollar capped gains.
Industry bodies are divided over a plan to increase regulation of short-stay accommodation providers such as Airbnb, with Tourism Council WA and the Australian Hotels Association among supporters of the proposed rules.
Allseas Group has been selected to build a 260 kilometre pipeline linking the Barossa gas field to the Darwin LNG facility, with ConocoPhillips likely to make a final investment decision on the project before March 2020.
Shares in Stavely Minerals have more than tripled today after the junior reported “stunning” high-grade intercepts at a shallow depth at its Thursday's Gossan porphry gold-copper project in western Victoria.
Power utility Synergy has taken a $446 million impairment and reported a loss of $656.9 million in the year to June, which the state government-owned business said was driven by higher fixed costs as revenue fell.
Share market online chat forum HotCopper Holdings will venture into the North American market after signing a deal to acquire its Canadian equivalent, as it seeks to bounce back from a fiscal 2019 loss.
The Supreme Court of Western Australia has ordered Malaysian developer Victor Goh to pay ongoing fees to Adrian Fini's Fini Group for consultancy services covering the development of lots two and three at Elizabeth Quay, despite the fact the services are no longer being provided.
Oil and gas explorer Whitebark Energy and uranium-focused Toro Energy are seeking to advance their respective projects with equity, with Whitebark completing a share placement and Toro launching a share purchase plan.
Harnessing the enormous mineral and petroleum wealth of WA required leaders willing to drive innovation and take risks. We profile seven of the most important.
National Australia Bank will introduce 163 new roles in its business banking division, which it says is part of an Australia-wide customer growth strategy, but the jobs will almost entirely go to the eastern states.
The state government has announced that China Eastern Airlines will trial direct flights between Shanghai and Perth in January and February of next year
Oil shed more than 1.0 per cent overnight, logging a second straight day of losses after US crude stockpiles unexpectedly rose and as Saudi Arabia maintained a faster-than-expected recovery of its oil production.
Gold slid 2.0 per cent overnight, retreating from a multi-week peak as political uncertainties in the United States stemming from an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump drove investors to the safety of the US dollar and limited bullion's appeal.
Family-owned fertiliser producer Baileys has been the given the green light as a carbon neutral certified business, as part of an overall strategy to become more environmentally friendly.
This month's edition of Office Hours is perfect Grand Final week listening, with host Damian Stone joined by a leader in WA's property and sporting industries - Russell Gibbs.
IT services company Datacom Systems AU has expanded its presence in Western Australia, recruiting extra staff and transferring the head of its public sector practice to Perth.
A developer will be appointed to revitalise the East Perth Power Station early next year, after the state government asked its shortlist of proponents to submit detailed plans for the riverside precinct.
RNC Minerals has recovered an estimated $3.9 million worth of gold within 274 kilograms of rock at its Beta Hunt mine in the Kambalda district of the Goldfields.
Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Foundation has announced a $US300 million ($440 million) commitment to establish a new industry-focused initiative to end worldwide plastic waste.
Two prominent Perth company directors have been involved in board moves today, with Nev Power to join Strike Energy and Wesfarmers announcing that Tony Howarth will step down.
