Planning Minister Rita Saffioti has recruited experienced town planner and urban designer Evan Jones to head a review that she hopes will deliver a more strategic and streamlined planning process.
Peter Sullivan-led Zeta Resources is set to increase its position in Perth-based nickel company GME Resources to nearly 50 per cent following the acquisition of investment firm Axelrock for $50.1 million.
Quintis has revealed that a group of shareholders is taking legal action against the embattled sandalwood producer in relation to a supply contract with pharmaceuticals company Galderma.
Western Australia’s unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points in October to be 5.8 per cent in trend terms, while the national number remained unchanged at 5.5 per cent.
Local tech startup Boundlss has ambitious plans to take its artificial intelligence health app to insurers across the globe, and is seeking to raise $4 million by February to help it achieve its goal.
A seven-storey apartment project at Ascot Waters has added more variety to the market in Perth’s eastern suburbs, with the developer saying it has attracted potential buyers from other parts of the city.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering will raise $32 million through a share placement to provide working capital as the company’s order book continues to expand.
Shares in energy giant Santos have soared to a 15-month high after the company confirmed it recently rejected a takeover offer from a major US investor worth almost $9.5 billion.
Struggling marine services company MMA Offshore will raise nearly $100 million to repay debts and repair its balance sheet, despite opposition from major shareholder Halom Investments.
Western Power plans to reduce spending by nearly $1 billion in the next five years compared to the five years just gone, according to a proposal by the state-owned network operator to the state’s economic regulator.
Oil prices have fallen for a fourth session after the US government reported an unexpected increase in crude and petrol stockpiles, but an increase in refining runs and a drawdown in distillates he
Gold prices have dropped in see-saw trade, first rising to the highest since October 20, then sliding and hovering near session lows, as the US dollar pared losses.
Contracts totaling $30 million have been awarded to Austral Construction and marine solutions business TAMS Group to replace ageing channel markers offshore and within the port of Port Hedland.
Western Australian game developers received a major shot in the arm last month, with two locally made games awarded at Melbourne International Games Week.
Horizon Power will roll out a $7.1 million distributed energy pilot project in Carnarvon, while the state government has unveiled a trial to incentivise demand management by users during peak periods in Broome.
Five heritage-listed buildings on William Street have been put up for sale by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA), with offers open until December 18.
Australian businesses have cheered the nation's majority 'yes' decision in support of same-sex marriage and are urging federal parliament to legislate quickly.
Perth-based travel company Holiday Planet has been sold to UK firm Image Cruising, which is majority owned by international travel giant Emirates Group.
Myanmar Metals has announced a $7 million capital raising that will allow the company to extend the option over its Bawdwin project until May next year and fund ongoing expenses.
Treasurer Ben Wyatt has kept open the possibility of a bank tax in Western Australia, after South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill today quietly dropped his state’s planned tax on the five biggest financial institutions.
Two former Bunbury cafe operators have been fined more than $150,000 after deliberately underpaying a number of their employees over a 15-month period, starting in 2013.
