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Employment prospects for geoscientists in Australia have hit fresh lows, with new figures revealing nearly one in five is out of work.

The High Court has dealt a major blow to the state government after ruling invalid legislation that would have propelled it to the top of the creditors’ list for the $1.75 billion carve-up of the failed Bell Group.

Palmyra’s Gage Roads Brewing Company will wind back the amount of beer it makes for Woolworths' beverages arm, Pinnacle Liquor Group, to capitalise on its fast-growing range of own-branded craft be

A Subiaco-based asset management technology company is seeking an ASX listing through the reverse takeover and backdoor listing of Power Resources.

Perth-based confectionary company Yowie Group has tapped investors for a $32 million capital raising to fund an expanded rollout of its product in the US market.

Local gold miner Doray Minerals is seeking to expand its exploration portfolio through a $10 million joint venture deal with Rox Resources.

Perth property developer Nigel Satterley insists Mike Nahan was seeking to oust Colin Barnett until "sensible people brought it into the open".

The Australian share market is slightly higher following a fall in commodity prices, disappointing data about China's economy and Wall Street closing in red territory.

Gold prices have risen, buoyed by weak US equity markets and chart-based strength, as it shrugged off a higher US dollar and strong US economic data suggesting a brightening outlook for the economy

US stocks fell on Friday, as a decline in oil prices added to pressure from consumer companies after gloomy quarterly reports from Nordstrom and J.C.

The Australian dollar has extended a multi-week decline, with strength in the greenback and global risk aversion at play.

Libs deny Barnett faces coup

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss state budget, asset sales, Newspoll, the Lord Mayor and hotels and apartments.

Eleven Western Australian arts groups have secured four-year funding deals under a long-awaited announcement from the Australia Council for the Arts, leaving four WA arts groups that have been getting government funding with an uncertain future.

Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial has begun overhauling the Broadspectrum board as its takeover of the detention centre operator nears completion, with Diane Smith-Gander to remain as chair.

The share market has fallen as the major banks gave up early gains and weaker commodity prices weighed on the resources sector.

In the first of a series of interviews with top WA business figures for Business News, Leadership WA chief executive officer Robin McClellan spent 10 minutes with Rio Tinto chief executive, iron ore, Andrew Harding, who said he looked to hire smart, reflective and curious people, and revealed mindfulness meditation had helped him be a better leader.

The state government will cover an outstanding $67 million owed by mining companies through the Port Enhancement Project at Geraldton Port, with the charge to be removed from July.

Some of the state’s biggest employers have made significant progress lately in terms of workplace gender equality.

Subiaco-based Lithex Resources will make a second attempt at a backdoor listing, announcing plans to acquire an Israel-based battery technology company in a deal worth $28.7 million.

A new global ranking says Sydney is the top city in Australasia for the ultra-wealthy, but despite being home to Australia’s richest woman, Perth failed to rate a mention.

The state government will invest $10 million into the redevelopment of Lathlain Park in the Town of Victoria Park, which will also be the new training home for the West Coast Eagles.

Premier Colin Barnett has denied his leadership is in jeopardy following recent poor polling and insists if anyone was dissatisfied with his performance they would tell him.

Treasurer Mike Nahan appears to have lost any hope his calls to change the GST carve-up will be heeded, declaring "we're on our own" after handing down the state budget yesterday.

Shares in North Fremantle-based Kingston Resources have surged on news the company plans to raise $6.8 million to fund the purchase and exploration of several lithium tenements in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

The Australian share market has opened slightly higher after a mixed overnight session on Wall Street.

Western Australia's peak business group has welcomed the state government's budget, but other business groups believed more could have been done for their respective sectors. 

 US stocks have ended mixed, with gains in telecommunications and consumer staples helping make up for a tumble in Apple to a two-year low.

Gold has fallen as a strengthening US dollar prompted some buyers to cash in gains after its biggest daily rise this month, briefly paring losses after downbeat US jobs data.

The Australian dollar is flat amid conflicting pressures from oil and iron ore prices.

Biggest deficit yet with little light in sight

Diploma Group chief executive Nick Di Latte has strongly denied claims by subcontractors that the ASX-listed company was behind on paying its bills, saying recent activity by the company had placed