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Westpac Bank has beaten expectations by lifting its full year cash profit by eight per cent to $7.63 billion.

The Australian dollar has fallen to a one-week low as worries about economic growth in China and Japan escalate.

US equities have powered to fresh records after the Bank of Japan's surprise stimulus ignited a rally on global stock exchanges.

Gold futures have sunk to a four-year low after Japan's plans to expand stimulus efforts catapulted the US dollar near a seven-year high against the yen and breathed new life into the equities rally.

Vivien Yap has made a significant impact in western suburbs real estate circles in just three years.

On-selling leisure getaways to those attending business conferences has proved lucrative for Cable Beach Resort.

Hospitality proprietors are funnelling money into makeovers for some of Perth’s best-known establishments.

In this week's Podcast, Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall join James Lush to discuss Premier Colin Barnett's future, iiNet founder Michael Malone's new business, the Wesfarmers chairman role, Business News' biggest employers survey, the slow roll-out of the NBN in WA and some favourite cafes and bars getting a new lease of life.

Regis Resources has shown signs of improvement with increased quarterly gold production and lower costs, in both cases delivering a better outcome than the company's own guidance.

Industry has welcomed the state government’s commitment to creating more affordable housing options through changes to Western Australia’s strata title laws.

BHP Billiton says it will consider expanding its Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine in South Australia only after it improves efficiencies and can run the existing operation at full capacity.

Chairman of education provider Navitas, Harvey Collins, has joined the ranks of some of the top business leaders in WA by winning the Australian Institute of Company Directors gold medal award for WA.

The draft report by the Competition Policy Review has signaled a revolution in the provision of human services- but the interest has all been elsewhere.

The share market has closed higher as the big miners rebounded from recent falls and ANZ's record profit helped the banks.

Mobile app for women to find quality providers of beauty, health and wellness services via their private “girlfriend network”.

PetRescue has become the home of animal adoptions across Australia, thanks to its much-visited website.

Construction delays and a review of the NBN have resulted in areas promised access being left in the dark.

Perth’s largest residential land developer, Satterley Property Group, is set to launch its fifth major subdivision in Victoria, after securing a 127-hectare parcel of land for $53.5 million.

Mortgage broking wholesaler Australian Finance Group is set for a record run into Christmas, with expectations its new loan applications will soar beyond $5 billion as early as this month.

Takeover speculation continues in the state’s equipment hire sector, with plenty of interest in Global Construction Services.

Western Australia would rank third in the world in economic freedom if it were its own country, but recent resources-driven success should not make governments complacent about reform, according to Canada’s Fraser Institute.

Australia is expected to become the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas within four years, according to an HSBC report.

Legacy Iron Ore founding director Sharon Heng has resigned after a board review of financial transactions during the past three years found Ms Heng owed the firm about $868,000.

Electrical contractor ECM Global Project Partners has signed two contracts for work on the Roy Hill and Sino Iron projects in the Pilbara worth $110 million collectively.

Wealth manager Macquarie Group's profit has surged by 35 per cent on the back of strong demand for fixed-income investments and a weakening Australian dollar.

Michael Malone has warned that bureaucracy within iiNet could ‘choke’ the company because it’s stifling the internet service provider’s ability to remain innovative.

Eight Western Australians, including five 40under40 winners, have made the 2014 BRW Rich List with a collective wealth of $337 million.

The consumer watchdog is "painstakingly" sifting through data to ensure households are paying less for their electricity after the repeal of the carbon tax.

Newcrest Mining is considering changing its remuneration structure in response to criticism over what some see as the company's generous salary packages.

ANZ Banking Group's chief executive thinks the world can handle the end of US economic stimulus measures but warns that Australia's Financial System Inquiry may damage the local economy.

The share market has opened higher after a rise on US markets overnight and market heavyweight ANZ achieved strong profit growth.

The Australian dollar has followed US stocks higher as it recovers from its steep fall following the US central bank meeting.