Gold has fallen to its lowest in almost two weeks ahead of a Federal Reserve statement that is expected to give clues on the pace of future US rate rises.
AN idea that came to Perth businessman Keegan Crage during a run one day is morphing into a social enterprise that’s helping homeless people resurrect their sense of self-worth.
UWA researchers are organising a mass activity challenge in Perth to encourage greater fitness and wellbeing, and provide researchers with insights into what motivates people.
Doray Minerals has posted a sizeable boost in net profit for the six months to December, as the company works towards opening its second gold mine in Western Australia later this year.
The state government expects to sell 40 per cent of the loan book for low-income finance provider Keystart in the second half of the year, with an expressions of interest campaign officially launched today.
The Pacific National rail business and the Patrick container terminal business are set to come under new ownership after Asciano agreed to a $9.05 billion takeover deal that is designed to sidestep regulatory concerns.
Big incentives in Perth’s office leasing market are resulting in world-class, high-tech fit-outs for tenants willing to take the plunge and move buildings.
Local technology company DTI Group has picked up its second contract for work in Ireland this month, announcing today it will provide its services to a European manufacturer which is building buses for use in Dublin.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has put a positive spin on the local jobs outlook, but says another rate cut could be on the cards because of weak inflation.
Troy Hayden will step down from the helm of Tap Oil as the company swings the axe on jobs and operations so it can meet its now-restructured debt repayment obligations.
Another developer in South Perth will be forced to rethink its apartment tower plans following the Supreme Court of Western Australia’s decision last month to send a Mill Point Road apartment proposal back to the drawing board.
Wall Street has closed little changed in light trading as consumer discretionary gains countered losses in energy shares and investors laid low ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting.
Gold has turned lower and fallen below $US1,240 an ounce, as stock markets and the US dollar gained, and investors squared positions ahead of closely watched policy meetings of US and Japanese central banks this week.
New research by a Perth-based national innovation centre has confirmed significant rainfall and climate changes in the state’s agricultural regions for the past 15 years, and found these conditions will be the new normal.
Local tech company iWebGate has signed a $US8.6 million ($A11.4 million) funding deal with an entity managed by US-based Lind Partners to help grow its business.
CBH Group is planning to launch a full review of its cooperative structure after formally rejecting a proposal from Australian Grains Champion to corporatise and list the business on the ASX.
The challenge to WA Labor leader Mark McGowan looks all but over, after the shadow cabinet expressed unanimous support and called on Stephen Smith to withdraw immediately.
Western Areas founder Terry Streeter has emerged as a major shareholder in nickel and gold explorer St George Mining, after participating in a $2.13 million capital raising.
