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Western Australian opposition leader Mark McGowan has been given the blessing of caucus after Stephen Smith's failed tilt to topple him.

Dick Smith brand to be resurrected by e-commerce pioneer

Wall Street has closed little changed in light trading as consumer discretionary gains countered losses in energy shares and investors laid low ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting.

The Australian dollar has slipped on the back of an oil price slump.

Gold has turned lower and fallen below $US1,240 an ounce, as stock markets and the US dollar gained, and investors squared positions ahead of closely watched policy meetings of US and Japanese central banks this week.

The challenge to WA Labor leader Mark McGowan looks all but over, after the shadow cabinet expressed unanimous support and called on Stephen Smith to withdraw immediately.

US co-op joins CBH suitors

The Australian dollar is rallying and there's a chance it could break through the 76 US cents level this week.

Gold has fallen one per cent, as the US dollar rebounded and oil and world stock markets rose, after bullion extended the prior session's gains to a 13-month high touched in early trade after the European Central Bank's announcement of additional easing.

Former federal minister Stephen Smith declared on Sunday he was prepared to take over the leadership of the state Labor Party, but was roundly criticised by supporters of current leader Mark McGowan.

Iron ore miners will be aiming to keep costs down as uncertainty over currency and oil prices, and falling demand, continue.

The state government and land developers should work together to source private investment for future transport projects, according to ‘entrepreneur rail model’ advocate, Peter Newman.

Unions gear for WA power fight

Gold has rebounded by more than one per cent as the euro bounced back from a six-week low against the US dollar after European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi indicated further interest rate cuts in the eurozone are unlikely.

The Australian dollar is lower, after gaining for more than a week, amid a strong euro rally.

US stock indexes have ended a volatile session little changed after the European Central Bank reduced interest rates but ECB chief Mario Draghi confounded investors who expected multiple rate cuts by saying more were unlikely.

There’s a world of difference between the conventional business model and the strategy of startups, starting with how ideas are dealt with.

Privately owned Perth company Eclipse Resources is facing a bill of more than $10.5 million after losing a challenge to the state government’s landfill levy.

Blackburne managing director Paul Blackburne was last night named the 2016 Business News 40under40 First Amongst Equals, ahead of a talented and diverse field of candidates.

Fortescue’s Vale deal good for costs, but concerns remain

US stocks have risen in low volume, led once more by the direction of the price of oil and energy sector shares.

The Australian dollar broke through 75 US cents overnight, extending a recent rally into a tenth day.

Gold fell on Wednesday as oil prices and world stock markets rose, and expectations for further monetary easing from the European Central Bank prompted some investors to take profits after the metal's rally to 13-month highs last week.

It seems Australians took a break from the property market over the festive season, sending home loan approvals to a seven-month low.

State rules out NDIS, goes its own way

US stocks have ended near the lows of the day as energy shares tumbled alongside the price of oil and soft Chinese trade data rekindled fears that the global economy is weaker than expected.

Gold has turned lower, falling below last week's 13-month high on profit-taking as the market's recent rally appeared to lose momentum ahead of the next US Federal Reserve meeting.

Iron ore prices have maintained their huge gains, helping the Australian dollar's rally roll into an eighth day.

Smaller iron ore miners were the big winners today after the iron ore price surged overnight, whereas Fortescue Metals Group failed to sustain Monday's big gains despite announcing a joint venture and investment deal with Brazil's Vale.

A former staffer to two Western Australian premiers and current Vincent Mayor John Carey is seeking Labor preselection for the seat of Perth at the next state election.

Six-and-a-half years after Chevron started development of Australia’s single largest resources project, the $US54 billion Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant has commenced production, though it is by no means complete.

Iron ore surge lifts shares and WA spirits