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Oil prices were little changed overnight after paring gains of about 1.0 per cent following a speech from US President Donald Trump that offered few new details about his country's trade talks with China.

Gold slipped overnight to its lowest in more than three months on increased appetite for riskier assets while US President Donald Trump failed to provide any information on the trade deal with China in his speech.

The Australian share market has given up some of Monday's gains, pulled lower by ex-dividend Westpac and the health care sector.

Spectrum Metals announced it has filed and served its defence to a claim from Venus Metals Corporation in relation to Spectrum's acquisition of DJ Carmichael's Penny West gold project in Western Australia.

Victoria-based edutech company Compass Education has launched operations in WA, following a $60 million capital raise from private equity firm Advent Partners.

The Western Australian government is making it easier for people to access medicinal cannabis.

Nine Entertainment shares have slumped by more than seven per cent after the media network flagged a lower first-half result on a decline in capital city free-to-air TV advertising.

The Australian share market has opened lower following a dip in stocks on Wall Street.

WA insurer tempers price hikes

Oil prices edged lower overnight as little progress on US-China trade negotiations kept prices pressured but bullish inventory data in the United States offered some support.

Gold fell overnight to its lowest in more than three months, dragged below technical support as upbeat risk sentiment kept US stock indexes close to record levels, while investors awaited news on the US-China trade talks.

Busselton Jetty and Sandalford Wines made big showings at the 47th WA Tourism Awards, picking up several gold awards and distinctions between them.

The Australian share market has finished at a three-month closing high after a broad rally led by CSL and three of the four big banks.

BHP Group's petroleum division head says the business is set to deliver strong returns and cash flow through the 2020s and beyond, supported by a raft of high-potential projects, including the Scarborough gas project in which it holds a 25 per cent stake.

Real estate classifieds group Domain will pay up to $35 million for the operator of digital property service Real Time Agent.

Australian mining contractor Perenti Global says helicopters are being used to evacuate its local workers from a West African goldmine following a deadly militia attack that killed dozens.

The Australian share market has moved higher as strong gains in the healthcare sector offset declines among the large miners.

The Australian share market has opened higher as strong gains in the healthcare sector offset declines among the large miners.

Go West with subs project

Oil prices edged higher on Friday after earlier falling more than 1.0 per cent following comments from US President Donald Trump that he had not agreed to roll back tariffs on China.

Gold extended losses to a three-month low on Friday as positive developments in US-China trade talks tarnished the metal's safe-haven appeal, putting it on track for the biggest weekly decline in three years.

The Australian share market has closed flat, as gains in riskier assets on optimism the US and China could reach an interim trade deal was offset by declines in defensive stocks.

The Minderoo Foundation will begin development of a new research centre near the Ningaloo Reef following the signing of a lease agreement with the Shire of Exmouth.

The Reserve Bank has confirmed a downgraded full-year economic growth forecast for 2019 and now thinks it will take longer before growth starts heading back toward its unchanged longer-term target.

News Corp is in talks to sell News America Marketing after impairments against the advertising business helped drag the media giant to a $US227 million first-quarter loss.

The head of one of Australia's biggest banks believes further interest rate cuts by the central bank may have a negative impact on the economy, rather than giving it a boost.

One researcher's experience with mundane jobs has led to her researching how job design affects productivity.

The Australian share market is trading flat despite a positive lead from overseas and a surge from energy stocks.

Surprise trade surplus to boost third-quarter GDP

Oil rose above $US62 a barrel overnight after the Chinese government hinted at progress towards a trade deal with the United States, raising hopes for an end to a long dispute that has weighed on economic growth and demand for fuel.

Gold slid about 2.0 per cent overnight to its lowest level in over a month as investor appetite for the safe-haven metal decreased after a US official confirmed that the US and China agreed to roll back tariffs as part of the first phase of a trade deal.

Shareholder activists have failed in their attempt to get BHP to quit industry lobbying groups that didn't back strong action on climate change, but still are hailing the result of the vote