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Oil prices have 1.3 per cent after much stronger demand in China overshadowed a downbeat report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that showed higher production by key OPEC exporters.

Gold has retreated from earlier gains as the US dollar has turned higher and global stocks gain on upbeat data, even as investors wager that policy tightening in the United States will be glacial at best.

Gains have been made in nearly all sectors of the share market as it rose by more than 1 per cent, following signals from the US Federal Reserve that it will gradually tighten interest rates.

Gold miner Northern Star Resources achieved record production in the June quarter, taking full-year production to the top end of its guidance. 

Human skeletal remains have been found at the building site of the new WA Museum in Northbridge and the Homicide Squad has been brought in.

Print communications provider IVE Group Australia has signed a four-year deal with Seven West Media's publishing arm to produce its entire stable of regular mastheads. 

The Australian share market has opened higher with all sectors in the green on the back of a strong lead from Wall Street, where the Dow Jones closed at a record high. 

The Australian dollar is again heading upwards against its US counterpart, which has remained steady, and toward 77 US cents.

Oil futures have risen as a report showing hefty drawdowns in US crude inventories are offset by data pointing to lacklustre petrol demand.

Gold prices have risen, edging further from this week's near four-month low after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen curbed speculation that US interest rates would rise more than once this year.

Rising iron ore prices couldn't protect the Australian share market from the fallout from the latest political drama in the US, with all sectors shedding value as investor sentiment was hit by concerns about the future of the Trump administration's economic agenda.

The Australian share market has opened weaker after Wall Street ended lower and as investors await testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.

The Australian dollar has surged against its US counterpart which has fallen ahead of key Congressional testimony by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen, after a Donald Trump Jnr email came to light.

Oil prices have climbed, with WTI lifting more than three per cent, on reports showing cuts in US oil production and declines in US crude and European product stockpiles.

Spot gold has risen off the previous day's near four-month lows, as a drop in equities drives safe-haven buying and the US dollar retreats.

The share market has managed a modest gain, with resources stocks among the best performers.

The state government has warned police the public expects them to do their job, as new industrial action started, including officers issuing cautions for minor offences instead of fines.

Asian private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners has made a $2.2 billion offer for Vocus Communications, rivalling a similar bid from US private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. 

The Australian share market has opened lower following a mixed lead from Wall Street.

The Australian dollar is a little higher against a steady greenback.

Oil prices have risen modestly, but increased drilling activity in the United States and uncertainty over Libyan and Nigerian production cuts clouded the future supply outlook.

Gold prices have edged up from their lowest since mid-March in choppy trade, after nearing technical support and as traders awaited signals from central banks on interest rate rises.

The Australian share market has closed higher with the financials leading widespread gains across almost all sectors. 

The proposed $11 billion merger between wagering giant Tabcorp and lotteries and wagering firm Tatts Group is set for more scrutiny - this time by the Federal Court.

South32 says its recently shut Appin coal mine in NSW will remain closed for an extended period for a safety review.

The Australian share market is higher, led by the major banks, after a positive lead from Wall Street which was boosted by a better-than-expected US jobs report.

The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart and is back above 76 US cents, even though the US dollar has firmed slightly.

Oil prices have settled nearly three per cent lower as rising US production as OPEC exports hit a 2017 high cast doubt over efforts by producers to curb global oversupply.

Gold has fallen to the lowest in nearly four months after stronger than expected United States jobs data increased the likelihood of another US interest rate increase and the US dollar rose.

The Australian share market fell on Friday, erasing its gains for the week as investors worried that central banks are about to wind back economic stimulus measures.

National Australia Bank has apologised to at least 150,000 customers for failing to disclose that its advisers were cross-selling the bank's products.

The competition watchdog is examining whether a Lachlan Murdoch-Bruce Gordon takeover of Ten Network Holdings will impact the television programming, sports broadcasting and advertising industries.