Business
National business
Could this tax solve our rental crisis?
RENTAL affordability is driving Australians onto the streets, community organisations say, and one advocate has called for a controversial solution.
Has Trump’s call hurt Australia?
DONALD Trump has followed through with one of his election promises, and we’re affected. Just how big a deal is it?
Eagle Boys won’t save Pizza Hut
THE acquisition of the failed Eagle Boys chain by Pizza Hut will be a “costly move” unlikely to fix its deep-crust problems.
Trump’s election revives The Apprentice
PEOPLE all over the world are frantically scouring 14 seasons of The Apprentice for clues on what kind of leader Donald Trump will be.
Man finds 100kg of gold in home
A MAN who inherited a big house from a dead relative discovered a glittering $5 million treasure trove inside it.
WA Focus
Huge offer Stunning bid for Kalgoorlie Super Pit
IT'S an offer too good to refuse - a Chinese company has offered an astonishing $540 million more than any other bidder for half of the Kalgoorlie Super Pit.
Business Breaking News
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Road closures Firefighters tackle Baldivis blaze
FIREFIGHTERS are working to control a blaze in Baldivis, which closed a section of Kwinana Freeway on Wednesday afternoon.
Good bacteria Drug could 'prevent allergies in kids'
THIS Nobel Prize-winning West Australian scientist may have the answer to preventing allergies, like asthma, in children.
Church on trial Priest: 'God doesn't care for liars'
A FORMER Anglican priest accused of molesting five boys warned one of his victims to keep what had happened to himself, a WA jury was told.
Finance news you need to know today
THE Swiss are the richest people in the world, with an average wealth of $759,015 per adult, Credit Suisse says in its annual global wealth report.
Australian market set to open higher
THE Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street crept upwards in its session.
Eagle Boys won’t save Pizza Hut
THE acquisition of the failed Eagle Boys chain by Pizza Hut will be a “costly move” unlikely to fix its deep-crust problems.
Trump’s election revives The Apprentice
PEOPLE all over the world are frantically scouring 14 seasons of The Apprentice for clues on what kind of leader Donald Trump will be.
Work
Gun decision ‘Mickey vote’: Bizarre explanation for no-show
THE government is relying on Mickey Mouse to explain why three Nationals ministers didn’t back the Coalition’s firearm policy last night.
Small Business
Ridiculous start-ups that actually worked
THE best start-ups seem obvious only in retrospect. Think about how ridiculous these businesses would have looked before they exploded.