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The number of new homes approved for construction in Western Australia fell for a 15th consecutive month in December, with the industry flagging a downturn in national activity.

Former oil and gas explorer Emerald Resources has confirmed plans to transition to the gold sector, announcing today a joint venture deal to earn-in to Renaissance Minerals’ Cambodian gold project.

International hotel group Sheraton is plotting a return to Perth, with plans lodged to build a new hotel on The New Esplanade Hotel site in the CBD.

Western Australia started 2016 on the wrong foot with the number of new cars sold in the state already tailing the national average in January.

The Takeovers Panel has refused to intervene in construction giant CIMIC Group's $243 million takeover bid for mining services company Sedgman.

One of Perth’s leading solar power and lithium battery storage providers has struck a strategic alliance with a New Zealand power provider expected to be worth $40 million over the next five years.

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

US and European stock indexes have fallen sharply and buyers sought safe-haven government bonds after another tumble in depressed oil prices.

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The Australian dollar has drifted lower following the Reserve Bank's widely anticipated decision to leave interest rates unchanged for the tenth straight month.

Gold has steadied after touching three-month highs, underpinned by global growth concerns and as another sharp drop in the oil price pushed investors toward safe-haven assets.

Despite some green shoots, 2016 isn’t expected to provide miners with much good news after a tough 2015.

Reclaim Industries is set to be reborn as a staffing technology company after completing a $6 million capital raising as part of its acquisition of Rision.

Shares in recently-listed seafoods business Mareterram lifted today on news it has purchased the business that owns the 'Famous Australian Seafoods' brand for $1.3 million.

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.

An initiative aimed at stamping out begging will redirect funds to a Fremantle homeless shelter, but concerns it doesn’t address root issues remain.

Students across all disciplines at the University of Western Australia this year will be offered courses and internships on issues such as homelessness, mental health and chronic disadvantage.

Civmec has expanded its portfolio with the completion of its $20.7 million acquisition of NSW-based private engineering and shipbuilding company Forgacs Engineering.

The state government has again changed its mind on a key election promise, with Transport Minister Dean Nalder saying he is now in favour of an underground heavy rail system for Perth's north-western suburbs.

Global retailers provided a rare bright spot in an otherwise subdued sector over Christmas, and the dominance of the online model is set to grow.

One industry to benefit from reduced mining activity is agriculture, particularly sheep meat production.

The Reserve Bank has again held fire on interest rates, issuing more upbeat domestic commentary despite an uncertain global outlook.

For the first time since the GFC, consumers have kicked off the new year on a pessimistic note.

Education provider Navitas has posted a solid half-year result but expects earnings to remain in line with its FY15 result, with contract losses to affect the business over the next six months.

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's could force BHP Billiton's hand on its controversial dividend policy after lowering the resources giant's credit rating by a notch and putting it on negative watch.

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

Bayswater company Resource Recovery Solutions has become the largest processor of construction waste in Western Australia after buying out a facility from a major competitor, as the government finalises an incentive scheme designed to lift the state’s poor record in recycling.

Barnett tells Pilbara owners to ride it out

Strong gains in Facebook and Alphabet have helped Wall Street cut losses and stage a late-day rally, with major indexes closing near the unchanged mark.

The Australian dollar has fared well overnight despite global oil prices and equities struggling, as the Reserve Bank's policy meeting looms.

Gold has risen to a three-month high, extending its recent rally on worries about global economic growth and hopes for easier monetary policy after weak factory data in Asia and Europe.