Fraser Beattie

Local property bodies have come together to oppose federal Labor’s plans to make changes to negative gearing.

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia has partnered with some of the state’s biggest resources players to launch a pilot training framework to improve safety in the workplace.

Prominent corporate adviser John Poynton, former mining executive Bill Turner, and Supreme Court judge Carmel McLure are among the Western Australian luminaries to receive honours as part of this year’s Queen’s Birthday awards.

Local explorers Cradle Resources and Ardiden have announced plans to raise a combined $5 million to fund ongoing work at their respective projects.

Julian Hanna has announced his retirement from the board of nickel miner Western Areas, after serving as its inaugural managing director for over a decade and then taking on a non-executive role.

The state government has launched a new advertising campaign to further promote Western Australia as a thriving tourist destination for domestic and overseas travellers.

Two new technology companies listed on the ASX today, led by LiveHire, which is backed by Perth business figures Adam Zorzi, Michael Haywood and Antonluigi Gozzi.

Perth-based Energy Made Clean has completed its first major project under its alliance with New Zealand power utility Infratec, with the installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS).

Investors have punished local agribusiness Wellard for announcing another downgrade to its profit outlook, which could be as little as half of its original estimate.

Growth in Perth’s housing market within the next six months has been foreshadowed in a report compiled by CoreLogic RP Data and ratings agency Moody’s.

Perth entrepreneurs Tony Sage and Ranko Matic have both hit roadblocks on their path to turn their respective businesses into online gambling companies through reverse takeovers.

Fortescue Metals Group has been fined $50,000 over an incident where a worker’s legs were crushed an amputated at the company’s Anderson Point facility in 2011.

Activity in Perth’s rental market was up last month, with tenants shopping around for better deals.

Lithium hopeful Altura Mining has announced plans to raise $23 million to fund development of its Pilgangoora project, with construction targeted for later this year.

Shares in Southern Cross Electrical Engineering surged on news the company has entered into an agreement to buy a local telecommunications contractor in a deal worth up to $17.2 million.

Wearable technology company Nuheara has found a manufacturer for its IQbuds product, which is expected to hit the market before the end of the year.

More checks and balances are needed to ensure sub-contractors on government jobs are getting paid, according to a report released today by Auditor-General Colin Murphy.

Sandfire Resources has announced completion of a $40 million solar power facility at its DeGrussa copper-gold mine, with the plant achieving full generation capacity.

Property investment company Aspen Group has announced a senior management and board shake-up, while seeking to gain more value from its Western Australian assets.

Blocking employee access to social media and streaming content websites is a common method small and medium-sized businesses are using to improve productivity in the workplace.

Perth-based concrete construction group Whittens has won a contract to provide its services to MMG’s Dugald River zinc project in Queensland.

Transport and logistics company McAleese Group has announced a recapitalisation deal with its financiers and a Hong Kong investments group, which includes de-listing from the ASX and undertaking a $26 million capital raising.

Henderson-based Austal has formed a joint venture with a Chinese shipbuilding company to build ferries in China.

Perth-based data centre operator DownUnder GeoSolutions' fluid server-cooling technology has outperformed the effectiveness ratings of some of the world’s largest tech companies.

Local technology company Velpic has received firm commitments for a $5.8 million capital raising while signing an NRL club as a new customer.

Local entrepreneur Graeme Speak’s cyber security startup business has been named the fintech category winner at the Silicon Valley Forum’s World Cup Tech Challenge.

Local company PS Structures has won a contract to build serviced apartments in Menora for aged care provider Bethanie for an undisclosed sum.

Perth-based ATM machine supplier Stargroup has expanded its network with the acquisition of CashmyATM in a scrip and cash deal worth $4.5 million.

A subsidiary of engineering and construction contractor Decmil Group has won a contract with Lendlease for NBN installation work in New South Wales.

New car sales in Western Australia dropped again last month, with a rise in SUV sales unable to counteract a slump in passenger vehicle sales.

Perth-based Seafarms Group has received firm commitments for a $10 million capital raising to fund ongoing work at its $1.45 billion Sea Dragon prawn aquaculture project in the Northern Territory.

Satterley Property Group will build its largest residential estate in Victoria after purchasing 214 hectares of land in a deal believed to be worth $100 million.