Perth's new acting lord mayor, Jemma Green, has vowed to return stability to council following Lisa Scaffidi's agreement to step aside from the top job while she appeals an 18-month disqualification.
Supermarket giant Coles has suffered a slowdown in first-quarter sales growth as a rapid fall in the price of fresh produce and competition from a resurgent Woolworths keeps pressure on margins.
Shorten’s AWU raided over GetUpThe Australian Federal Police raided the offices of the Australian Workers Union late yesterday as part of an investigation by the union
Avocado grower and Fresh Produce Alliance co-founder Jennifer Franceschi has been named the Telstra Western Australian Businesswoman of the Year, joining an alumni that includes Gina Rinehart.
Gold prices dipped on Tuesday as investors anxiously awaited news on the next head of the US Federal Reserve, while strong share markets and a calmer geopolitical environment sapped safe-haven demand.
Oil prices rose more than one per cent on Tuesday after top exporter Saudi Arabia said it was determined to end a supply glut, while prices also drew support from forecasts of a further drop in US crude inventories as well as nervousness over tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan.
The share market overcame a soft start to end the day slightly higher as strength among miners and utility companies offset weakness for the energy producers.
Subiaco-based Small Business Matters is hoping the 'buy local' message of its new online portal will resonate with consumers ahead of Small Business Day this Saturday.
Africa-focused gold explorer Cardinal Resources has attracted an equity deal through brokerage firm Clarus Securities for a $C12 million ($A12.2 million) investment in the business.
OPINION: With one eye on re-election and afraid of making tough calls, politicians have ignored a number of crises that will profoundly affect their constituents.
Solomon Lew has launched a new attack on the board of Myer and called on shareholders to help him oust the department store's directors at next month's annual general meeting.
AMP Capital has secured 17 commercial tenancies in the past 12 months as work continues on the revamp of its 30-storey building on 140 St Georges Terrace.
Property developer Edge Visionary Living has tapped into an appetite for larger apartments in Perth’s established suburbs, with its Eden Floreat project achieving close to $30 million in sales ahea
Western Australian retailers have a positive view of business conditions in the year ahead, according to a recent survey by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, with one third expecting an improved market in the 2018 financial year.
Phosphate explorer Avenira has announced plans to raise up to $15 million from investors, while flagging another ‘significant’ capital raising in the coming year for its Baobab project in Senegal.
Morrison’s new growth agendaAustralia needs to reboot its approach to health, education, and Federation and to enhance the liveability of its cities if it is to improve
The Foreign Investment Review Board will not oppose the sale of the Ten Network to CBS, leaving one last obstacle to the takeover of the troubled free-to-air broadcaster by the US media giant.
Manny Papadoulis headed one of the biggest tourist operations in the state until a crisis half a world away drove it under; it was a roller coaster ride, but he remains passionate about the sector.
