Emily Morgan

The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has braved Western Australian turf, addressing a group of the state's miners, media, politicians and community members at a press club lunch in Perth city today in an effort to rally support for the fiercely debated RSPT.

MOST economically minded parents introduce their children to budgeting at a young age.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has criticised Unions WA for applying for a 5.5 per cent minimum wage increase WA, saying it is an unjustified and irresponsible claim that could harm businesses still recovering from the GFC.

Shadow transport minister Ken Travers has claimed the Barnett government has underfunded the cost of the $225 million revamp of Great Eastern Highway, taking the shine off transport minister Simon O'Brien's announcement of the project.

Tiger Resources has acquired Congo Metals after paying US$12 million for the company.

Whether it is referred to as soccer or football, fans of the Premier League may be deprived of atmosphere when watching the World Cup next month if the processing of extended licenses for pubs and clubs isn't made faster.

Wesfarmers has entered the super-profits debate, issuing a statement that calls the new mining tax regime inappropriate.

THE recruitment industry may have felt the effects of the global economic downturn more than most, as evidenced by the number of local businesses to fold in the past year, but Marble Group presents a different story.

Perth has been voted the 21st most livable city in the Mercer Quality of Living Survey 2010.