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Two local entrepreneurs have had contrasting experiences appearing on Channel 10’s recently concluded Shark Tank, a reality TV show in which budding entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of potential investors.

Pessimism in Perth’s commercial property sector and the alarming office vacancy rate won’t stop development at Elizabeth Quay, according to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority.

Oil and gas company Citation Resources is seeking to diversify its business by acquiring an initial 40 per cent interest in an unlisted firm that converts rubber waste into clean fuels, for a cash and share package worth about $7 million.

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Roy Hill Holdings, its business partners and project contractors, have set up a $10 million community foundation they say will offer a “unique” approach to delivering educational and cultural programs to Pilbara communities.

Perth-based scooter manufacturer and retailer Vmoto has received firm commitments for an $8.9 million capital raising to fund its various investment initiatives.

The Australian share market has had a flat opening as falls in commodity prices offset a positive lead from Wall Street.

His light may have only shone briefly, but Alan Bond’s legacy remains etched in WA’s collective political and corporate memory.

Gold prices are lower, ending a three-day winning streak, as global stock markets and the US dollar rose following some strong US economic data.

Oil prices have retreated after two days of gains as the International Energy Agency predicted that a recent surge in world crude demand was set to end.

Wall Street stocks have risen after a solid US retail sales report suggested American consumers are gaining confidence after a sluggish first quarter.

The Australian dollar is slightly lower after the US dollar strengthened in overnight trade following the release of better than expected US economic data.

Atlas Iron founder David Flanagan has resumed as the company's managing director, as the iron ore miner announced that its ambitious $180 million capital raising would be priced at just 5 cents per

Companies that have paid fringe benefit taxes as part of flying workers to remote locations may be able to recoup those costs, even retrospectively, following a landmark decision in the Federal Court.

Fremantle Dockers player Ryan Crowley has been suspended for 12 months after he tested positive to a banned substance in last year's season.

The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission has raised the state’s minimum wage 2.1 per cent from next month, despite concerns it could hurt an already soft job market.

Surprisingly strong jobs figures and positive overseas news has fuelled the share market's strongest session in almost seven weeks.

Construction of the $360 million St John of God Midland Public Hospital has been completed on time and on budget, with Brookfield Multiplex handing the keys to the state government and the hospital operator today.

LJ Hooker has signed the services of one of the state’s top real estate agents, with Vivien Yap to open a new agency in Claremont.

Sydney is not Australia. There, I’ve said it.

Pilbara miner BC Iron is making the final repayment on a major loan 18 months early as it works to improve its balance sheet.

Uranium miner Toro Energy will pay off its $12 million debt with Macquarie Bank after striking a deal with one of its substantial shareholders.

Claims of a massive cost blowout for Perth's new stadium have been denied by the state government, which says the latest estimate of $1.6 billion simply reflects a different way of presenting the numbers.

Three consortia comprising local and international design firms will compete for the design and construction contract for the new $430 million WA Museum, set to be built at the Perth Cultural Centre.

The unemployment rate across Australia, and especially in Western Australia, has recorded a surprising fall, with the local number affected by a special adjustment by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto have suffered credit rating downgrades but analysts say the move is unlikely to affect the company's ability to borrow.

Pacific Energy has won a contract to build, own and maintain a 14 megawatt power station at Saracen Mineral Holding’s Thunderbox gold project near Leinster for an undisclosed sum.

Australia's corporate watchdog has launched an inquiry into TPG Telecom's planned $1.6 billion takeover of iiNet, after saying the deal may lead to a substantial lessening of competition.

The Australian share market has opened higher following a strong lead from Wall Street.

Gold prices rose for a third straight session, bolstered by a softer US dollar and worries over the Greek debt crisis.

The Australian dollar is slightly lower after the US dollar weakened in overnight trade following bullish comments from Japan's central bank governor.

Last week saw a healthy return to sales level seen across May prior to the last long weekend. The 20% increase to 693 puts weekly sales 5% above to the year to date average which now sits at 659.