The Australian share market has finished the session marginally higher, but has gained more than 4 per cent over the week, led by the big banks and miners.
After achieving a record peak in September 2014, total dwelling approvals in WA have trended down for the past 18 months based on the latest data from the ABS for January 2016.
BC Iron is cutting more workers and contractors at its Nullagine project after its joint venture partner Fortescue Metals Group decided to not buy low-grade iron ore stockpiled at the mine.
BHP Billiton says it remains committed to maintaining its strong balance sheet through the commodities downturn, after ratings agency Moody's downgraded its rating for the global miner.
Gold has risen back towards $1,260 an ounce, coming within a hair of a 13-month high as the US dollar heads toward its biggest one-day tumble in a month after US data fuelled worries over Friday's US payrolls data.
Local communications and lobbying firm Cannings Purple has boosted its team by signing up former Environmental Protection Authority chairman Paul Vogel and former state Liberal leader Matt Birney.
Fast-growing digital media company Migme has raised $7 million through a share placement to a Chinese app developer, taking its total capital raisings since listing two years ago to $36 million.
It appears Water Corporation employees know the value of precious liquid more than most, with the government-owned entity recording the most blood donations of any Western Australian organisation for a fifth year in a row.
Perth-based Transaction Solutions International looks set to increase its network in India after a company it holds a stake in reached an agreement today.
Engineering group Clough has won a contract to provide its services to a joint venture which is building a liquid petroleum gas import terminal in South Africa.
Bayswater company Capital is developing a major new facility at Henderson that it believes will reaffirm its status as the state’s major recycler of construction and demolition waste, while also opening up opportunities in other waste streams.
Western Australia’s unenviable position as national leader in gender pay gap cannot be explained by the prominence of male-dominated industries, according to new national research.
Vimy Resources has appointed GR Engineering Services as study manager for a definitive feasibility study on its Mulga Rock uranium project near Kalgoorlie.
Subiaco-based Triton Minerals has been placed into voluntary administration, only two days after the graphite explorer's recently appointed chief executive Garth Higgo said it was well poised to advance its projects toward production.
Energy and bank stocks have led Wall Street higher, adding to a rally in the previous session, after strong jobs data dispelled concerns over the health of the US economy.
