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The share market has suffered its largest weekly fall in a month as falls in almost every sector on Friday contributed to a third straight day of weakness.
The Western Australian premier has turned his attention to "rogue" sharks that linger around an area for a long time after admitting last summer's baited drumline program wasn't targeted enough.
The Australian dollar has dropped below 92 US cents for the first time in six months as continued US dollar strength outweighs positive local jobs data.
US oil prices have rallied despite an International Energy Agency report that said the outlook for global crude demand growth has weakened considerably.
US stocks have finished little changed as concerns about the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence and weak global inflation data weighed on sentiment.
Gold prices fell to their lowest level in more than seven months on Thursday and finished in the red for the fourth session in a row, as a strong dollar and muted geopolitical fears continued to weigh on its appeal as a safe-haven investment.
Plans to extend Western Australia's controversial shark cull policy by three years have suffered a blow after the Environmental Protection Authority rejected the trial.
The number of houses being sold across Australia has hit its highest level since the global financial crisis six years ago, despite a drop in sales in Western Australia.
The state opposition has pounced on apparent cracks in the alliance between the Liberals and Nationals after junior coalition party members crossed the floor on the issue of forced council mergers.
Freight operator Aurizon has received exclusive rights to develop the rail and port infrastructure for a major Pilbara iron ore project in which it is a partner.
Enthusiasm about Apple's latest product launches have propelled US stocks higher, with the tech-rich Nasdaq posting the largest gains of the three major indices.
The state government has moved to introduce legislation validating environmental approvals for 25 resources projects, including BHP Billiton's Jimblebar iron ore project and Macedon gas development, thrown into doubt by a review of the independent Environmental Protection Authority’s conflict of interest procedures.
A trio of heavyweight unions will present a petition to the Western Australian parliament, calling for an investigation into the use of local labour and suppliers at the Chevron-operated Gorgon gas project.
Gold slid to a three-month low and other precious metals fell Tuesday as the dollar strengthened and as signs of progress toward peace in Ukraine reduced the need for haven assets.