Fraser Beattie joined Business News in May 2014 and covers all of the latest mergers and acquisitions, contracts and deals, state politics and resources news online. Fraser graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2012 with a bachelor of communications degree, and majored in Journalism and broadcasting. He had a stint at a local radio station in Park City, Utah, in 2013, where he covered the latest trends in music in the US. Fraser left Business News in 2017.
The state and federal governments will provide an additional $21.6 million in home and community care funding to Western Australia this year to aid older people and those with disabilities.
Perth-based Carnarvon Petroleum says it will invest about $10 million to acquire 3D and 2D seismic data, which will allow the company to expand its search for oil and gas at its Phoenix project off the Pilbara coast.
A new report by Deloitte has found 37 of the world’s top 250 retailers are now operating in Australia, 23 of which have set up shop in Western Australia.
Technology services provider Rewardle Holdings will provide its platform to Italian restaurant chain La Porchetta under a new agreement with a six-year term.
Shares in gold miner Ramelius Resources have risen for the second time in a week after the company announced it had struck a significant amount of high-grade gold at its Blackmans project in the Murchison region.
Perth-based explorer White Star Resources says it has raised about $5.1 million and completed due diligence on its acquisition of unlisted technology business Spookfish.
Perth-based gold producer Troy Resources has received an environmental permit for the construction and operation of its Karouni gold project in Guyana.
Continental Coal has revised the planned sale of its South African subsidiary, announcing a new deal with a consortium planning to pay an extra $3 million for the business.
Perth-based Resource Development Group says it has combined its business operations into two independent divisions, following its acquisition of Central Systems in October last year.
Workforce provider Skilled Group risks making life difficult for itself if it rejects Programmed Maintenance Services' merger overtures, a brokers report suggests.
Resource Equipment director Andrew Aitken has accepted Pump Services’ $115.5 million takeover offer, giving the US-based firm majority control over the mining equipment provider.
Leading state electricity provider Synergy has launched a new sales campaign offering small to medium size businesses as much as 25 per cent off their gas bills.
Dormant Perth company ZYL entered into voluntary administration today after its creditor Prestige Glory struck a deal with Ascent Capital to buy the collapsed miner’s coal assets in South Africa.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has defended the viability of Western Australian manufacturing in global markets and has called on the government to remove barriers to innovation and growth to capture international opportunities.
Iron ore giant Fortescue Metals Group says it has increased the mineral resource base at its Chichester hub operations in the Pilbara by 300 million tonnes of iron ore.
The Department of Mines and Petroleum has denied reports of a gas leak at Buru Energy's Yulleroo project near Broome after carrying out an inspection of the site yesterday.
The number of luxury cars sold in Australia hit record highs last year as the number of passenger and light commercial vehicle sales declined, according to CommSec's analysis of national sales data.
Universal Constructions and Badge have been awarded contracts by the state government to build three new schools in Perth, worth a combined $36.4 million.
Paladin Energy’s Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi suffered minor storm damage on Monday night when it was hit by a 20-minute, high-intensity downpour.
Shares in gold producer Ramelius Resources have surged on news it smashed its production guidance for the December quarter, with its Western Australian assets producing at record levels.
Perth-based mining developer Cape Lambert Resources has announced it is cutting 117 jobs and postponing a planned dividend payment, in response to the sharp downturn in the iron ore market.
Local government minister Tony Simpson has suspended the Shire of York's president and councillors for six months and has appointed former South Perth mayor James Best to oversee the local council.
The directors of Perth-based gold explorer Echo Resources have come out swinging after dissident shareholder Michael Ruane forced the company to convene a general meeting, where he will seek a board spill.
Perth-based explorer Centaurus Metals has entered into an exclusive mandate for a $6 million working capital facility with RMB Resources’ Australian subsidiary to fund development of its Candonga iron ore project in Brazil.
Molopo Energy’s new board, led by Perth-based chair Samantha Tough, has announced the sale of its major asset and commenced a cost-cutting review, following a board shake-up last week.