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The Australian share market has kicked off the trading day higher after a late rally on Wall Street led by an eight per cent jump in oil prices.

Colleagues have paid tribute to Troy Resources chairman and Aquarius Platinum director David Dix, who passed away overnight.

Heightened investor fears about global growth have caused the sharpest daily fall on the Australian share market in four months, with energy companies and banks the hardest hit.

The Australian share market has opened sharply lower on further steep declines in oil prices.

The Australian share market has closed below 5,000 points after the Reserve Bank held fire on interest rates but said there was scope for a rate cut.

The Australian share market has opened flat, with a weak resources sector offsetting modest gains among the financials.

The Australian share market has ended the trading session higher, buoyed by gains across the board.

The Australian share market has shot out off the blocks in early trade on Monday, boosted by gains on Wall Street and a continuing recovery in oil prices.

The Australian share market has raced home on a high note after enduring a fitful session of ups and downs.

The Australian share market has got off to a firm start, led by gains in resources and energy stocks.

The Australian share market has recovered from a negative start to gain ground, led by energy and mining stocks.

Vessels are being evacuated from the port at Port Hedland as a tropical low tracks towards the coast of Western Australia.

After five consecutive years at the top of Forbes Australia's rich list, mining magnate Gina Rinehart is no longer Australia's wealthiest person.

Australian stocks snapped a three-day winning streak on Wednesday as investors retreated on further falls in oil prices and the Chinese market.

The Australian share market has opened lower despite solid leads from markets overseas.

The Australian share market has closed nearly 2 per cent higher, posting gains for a third straight session, as a strong rise in oil prices lifted markets worldwide.

The Australian share market has opened higher, driven by solid gains on international markets and oil prices rising more than nine per cent.

The Australian share market has strung together two positive sessions in a row for the first time this year.

A crackdown on improper health insurance claims is set to boost Medibank Private's full-year profit.

Australian stocks have opened up more than a half per cent after a bounce in oil prices and hints by the head of the European Bank of more stimulus measures.

Premier Colin Barnett has rejected calls for an independent inquiry into the deadly Yarloop bushfire to also include the recent Esperance bushfires, which killed four people.

The share market has posted just its third gain for the year as bargain hunters snapped up high-growth health and telecommunication stocks.

The Australian share market is up sharply as bargain hunters plough back in.

The Australian share market has resumed its slide as investors react to sharp falls on Asian markets amid concerns over China's economy.

The state government has appointed the former head of the Victorian Country Fire Authority to lead an extensive inquiry into the Yarloop bushfire.

The Australian share market is in positive territory in early morning trade despite a hesitant start, with the financial sector leading the gains.

The Australian share market has closed higher for only the second time this year after key economic data from China met expectations.

The Australian share market has had a choppy open as investors wait for the release of key economic data in China.

The Australian share market ended the session in red amid heightened concerns about the Chinese economy following major falls on international markets.

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The Australian share market has opened sharply lower.

The Australian share market has reversed early gains to finish in the red as investors fret about China and oil prices.