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In November 2008, the newly installed state Liberal government officially dropped Western Australia’s ban on uranium mining, paving the way for the development of a new sector.

Sirius Resources has inked a mining agreement with the Ngadju people, paving the way for the development of the world-class Nova nickel deposit near Norseman.

Infrastructure, energy and resources service provider Resource Development Group has jumped 275 per cent today on news it will acquire Perth-based Central Systems.

US private equity firm KKR has upped its bid for Treasury Wine Estates, but the battle for the owner of Penfolds wines may be just beginning.

West Perth-based Western Areas has begun the tender process for nickel concentrate offtake that will be available after the expiry of its contract with Jinchuan Group later this year.

The share market lost ground but not as much as expected, as strong retail spending figures boosted sentiment.

Job seekers could be the hardest hit if the federal government continues to struggle to get its first budget endorsed.

Horizon Oil has called on Roc Oil Company to terminate their merger agreement after board members at Roc unanimously recommended a takeover from Fosun International.

Technology giant Siemens has announced plans to develop a new service centre at Perth International Airport to provide maintenance and repair facilities for its customer base in the water, mining, oil and gas and associated industries.

Construction and mining services company Watpac has won a contract to provide services to Hanking Gold Mining’s Cornishman pit at its Southern Cross operation.

Nido Petroleum directors have unanimously recommended off market takeover bid by BCP Energy International, subsidiary of Thai oil refinery Bangchak, for 5.5 cents per share.

Atlas Iron boss Ken Brinsden has hosed down takeover speculation of his company, but says its shares are good value.

Western Australia is once again the key player in a money flood, though this time it’s outgoing rather than incoming.

Another month of solid jobs growth is not expected to be enough to bring the unemployment rate down from its highest level in 10 years.

Education provider Navitas has announced a ten year agreement with Florida Atlantic University to establish a pathway program for international students on its main Boca Raton campus.

Retail spending is picking up as Australian consumers shake off the federal budget blues.

The Deflector copper-gold mine in the Mid West will be simplified and optimised, after an internal review conducted by owner Mutiny Gold.

Western Australian based stocks rose 18.9 per cent in the twelve months to Hune 30, but most of the gains were in the first six months of that period, according to the Deloitte WA Index released today.

Inflation appears to be off to a soft start in the September quarter, allowing the Reserve Bank to remain in wait-and-see mode on interest rates.

The Australia share market has continued its slide, following further losses on Wall Street and in Europe.

Gold futures have ended higher, erasing the previous day's losses, after a lacklustre US labour market reading fanned trader interest in the protective asset and eased jitters over higher interest rates.

Perth-based Empired has reported stellar results for the 2013-14 financial year on the back of a national acquisition strategy.

The Australian dollar is back above 93 US cents after US employment data disappointed the market.

US stocks finished sharply lower after a news-packed week that bolstered confidence in the economy even as speculation grew that the Federal Reserve will more quickly raise interest rates.

Woodside's buyback from Shell and sale of their Mozambique mine, a feature on China, Keystart and Crowdfunding are among the stories discussed by James Lush from Lush Digital with Mark Pownall from Business News.

The Reserve Bank is expected to go 18 months without a change to its interest rate, but a string of interest rate hikes are expected in the new year.

US-based oil and gas company Apache Corporation has admitted it intends to completely exit liquefied natural gas projects, including its 13 per cent interest in Chevron’s Wheatstone project.

Driving into El Questro Wilderness Resort provided a welcome change of scenery after a week on the dusty Gibb River Road.

The Australian share market has retreated on the eve of Australia's company earnings season.

Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey's call for everyone to take a "chill pill" over the budget has brought a heated response from opposition leader Bill Shorten.

Drilling company Swick Mining Services has announced it should beat its downgraded guidance for the year in its quarterly update today.

Cape Lambert has reached a settlement with the Australian Tax Office regarding its $96 million tax dispute, agreeing to make a final net payment of $2.4 million.