Energy giant Woodside Petroleum has entered into an agreement to buy half of BHP Billiton’s stake in the Scarborough offshore gas fields in the Carnarvon Basin for up to $US400 million ($A528 million).
Gold has risen more than one per cent after US jobs growth came in below expectations, dampening the likelihood of an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve this month, but bullion pared gains after the US dollar turned positive.
PM firm in China stand-offMalcolm Turnbull has reemphasised Australia’s view that there can be no regional prosperity without peace as the stand-off between China and the
Accountant Neil Anthony Alessandrino has been released on bail after presenting to the Magistrates Court today on 65 charges of fraud or stealing as director or officer of a company.
Hong Kong-based Brockman Mining has continued its run of legal victories in its efforts to gain access to Fortescue Metals Group’s rail infrastructure.
Perth-based wellness spa retreat Bodhi J has won a major prize at this year’s Australian Beauty Industry Awards, announced at the conclusion of the recent Sydney Beauty Expo.
Alcoa of Australia and Alumina have settled a dispute over their Western Australia-focused joint venture, which will pave the way for Alcoa to proceed with a split of its global operations.
Biotechnology entrepreneur William Ardrey faces a retrial on fraud charges after Western Australia’s Court of Appeal found the jury had been misdirected in the original court case.
Leadership WA chief executive officer Robin McClellan spent 10 minutes with Broome-based Kimberley Land Council chief executive officer and National Native Title Council chairman, Nolan Hunter, who believes leadership is a continuous journey of learning.
Gold and lithium players were the biggest winners in the quarterly S&P/ASX indices rebalance, with Perth-based companies Galaxy Resources and Resolute Mining leading the shift, while contractors and tech firms lost ground.
Nedlands-based TFS Corporation has signed a $50 million supply deal for its Indian sandalwood oil with US-based Young Living under a five-year agreement.
Aurizon has appointed Andrew Harding as chief executive in place of Lance Hockridge, calling the former Rio Tinto iron ore head the right person to increase value for shareholders.
Gold has turned higher after tapping the lowest level in more than two months, as the US dollar fell on unexpectedly weak US manufacturing data that raised doubts about the economy's strength.
Oil prices have fallen more than three per cent, heading for their sharpest weekly slide since January as investors brushed aside talk that OPEC might freeze production and focused on a growing glut from US crude stockpiles.
PM warns G20 on low global growthPrime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will argue against a retreat towards protectionism at the Group of 20 leaders summit in China, as the Inte
The heritage-listed Florence Hummerston Kiosk will reopen its doors to the public tomorrow as the Isle of Voyage, Elizabeth Quay’s latest addition to the restaurant scene.
Colin Barnett has described moves by prominent Western Australian business figures to commission an opinion poll that reflected poorly on his leadership as being akin to a silent coup.
Are you interested in the cruising business? It is an increasingly big part of the WA tourism market. In this podcast Mark Pownall interviews Chris Frame, a Perth-based expert on cruise ships and the author of several books on the subject.
Elemental Minerals has finalised a $US50 million ($A66.4 million) equity injection with three investment groups to fund development of its Kola Sylvinite potash project in the Republic of Congo.
PHOTO ESSAY: Retail is a difficult game to stick around in, but there are a handful of retailers in Perth that have stood the test of time and remain operating in their original location.
Already facing intense price competition from Aldi, supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths could lose some of their high-spending customers to David Jones' new upmarket food stores.
