Former head of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Allan Fels will lead an independent panel to receive and review claims involving underpaid staff by franchisees of 7-Eleven.
Dempsey Minerals has announced a change in direction with a proposed acquisition of a local unlisted oil explorer, in a deal valued at about $2.6 million.
The proposed developer of a 10-megawatt solar power station in South Fremantle has withdrawn from the project, citing issues with the market and the development site, which previously housed landfill.
The Welcome to Country app delivers a simple welcome to country video introduction to visitors on Australian indigenous culture by a local traditional owner or elder, including basic cultural protocols that are tribal-boundary geo-specific.
US equity markets have given up early gains as investors turned cautious ahead of the August jobs market report, which could weigh heavily the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision.
Gold has fallen one per cent as the US dollar jumped versus the euro after the European Central Bank (ECB) cut inflation forecasts, while a US jobs report that could provide clues on the timing of a Federal Reserve rate rise remains in focus.
An independent expert’s report has put a minimum valuation on Phoenix Gold shares of 15.6 cents, well above the two competing takeover offers for the Kalgoorlie company.
Rio Tinto has mapped out a positive future for its expanding iron ore business, predicting more efficiency gains in the Pilbara, less competition from other producers and more growth in global demand.
Two former BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto engineers from the Wheatbelt officially launched a wave energy prototype in the Swan River today as part of a long-term plan to produce electricity at costs so low it will rival wind energy.
Cruise passengers poured $275 million into the Western Australian economy in 2014-15, with the number of ships visiting WA up nearly 50 per cent on the previous year.
Stakeholders in Sirius Resources have shown their support for the proposed acquisition by Independence Group, with three recommendations passing by an almost unanimous vote.
Tipping a commodity price recovery that will boost Western Australia’s economy is a game for the brave or the foolish; and while Colin Barnett came close to being one or the other yesterday, he was actually just being premature.
The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) has announced a $200 million redevelopment that will transition its ground to a 'boutique' venue designed to complement the new Perth Stadium, which will host all Big Bash League and major international matches.
Advertising and branding agency Meerkats has widened its ownership, with co-founders Ronnie Duncan and Mike Edmonds selling part of their shareholding to six current staff.
National retail spending has fallen for the first time in over a year, dragged down by a drop in spending on household goods, but WA's retail sector remained strong.
An organic farmer who took his GM-canola-cultivating neighbour to court claiming contamination faces losing his property after an unsuccessful appeal against a huge legal bill.
Baltinas Made has unveiled plans for a new $26 million luxury apartment project on Mount Street, in close proximity to its recently completed Halo apartments.
Shares in outdoor adventure gear retailer Kathmandu were sharply lower after the Briscoe Group's takeover offer remained unchanged while Kathmandu remained unmoved.
The Australian market has opened higher following a positive lead from Wall Street and figures showing steady US economic growth, but there were early signs of continued volatility.
