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Smart-ticketing company Vix Technology has strengthened its push into the resources sector by acquiring specialist Australian software company Osmotion for an undisclosed sum.

The recently renamed Avenira is finally realising its potential to become a supplier of phosphate, ticking off a decision to mine at its project in West Africa.

Aspen Group is facing more competition to acquire its separately-owned holiday parks fund, with rival suitor Discovery Holiday Parks increasing its bid to purchase the portfolio.

The state is considering shifting control of industrial relations to the Commonwealth, in an effort to make it easier for small businesses to negotiate on issues such as penalty rates.

CIMIC Group's construction arm, Leighton Contractors, has secured a $1.5 billion contract to design and build Sydney's new M5 Motorway.

Planning Minister John Day has moved to allow up to five storeys of apartments to be built at the Guildford Hotel, gazumping the City of Swan which had moved to impose a two-storey limit on the sit

Local company Bhagwan Marine has won a contract to provide its services to Quadrant Energy’s operations in the North West Shelf for an undisclosed sum.

Covocate provides algorithm-based candidate screening services for companies seeking to hire new staff.

The Australian share market has opened flat.

Weak iron price to persist for two years

Tech companies Square and Match have surged in their first day of trade, but US stocks ended slightly lower following a profit warning from Dow member UnitedHealth Group.

The Australian dollar has extended its gains against the greenback, which softened after the US central bank stressed rate rises would come gradually.

US oil prices have dipped to finish near $US40 a barrel as worries about oversupply continued to weigh on the commodity.

Gold has risen one per cent, rebounding from near six-year lows as indications from the US Federal Reserve that it may move cautiously into the rate hiking cycle weighed on the US dollar and prompted investors to cover short positions.

The Liberals’ alliance with the Nationals is increasingly fraying at the edges, as the junior partner asserts its will.

New Rugby WA chairman Tony Howarth is aiming for growth in crowds and membership in the 2016 Western Force season after what he admits have been some challenging times for the game.

Perth company Bone Medical has cancelled plans to acquire geospatial data intelligence firm Takor Group in a $3.5 million reverse takeover.

Perth dermal therapist Kim Tran has taken the top honour as the 2015 Telstra Australian Young Business Woman of the Year.

The Australian share market has closed 2 per cent higher as the banks and minerals sectors boosted the bourse.

If news from the science and banking communities proves to be as promising as it sounds, a new business opportunity is brewing that promises to be as disruptive and profitable as the early years of mobile phones – while also derailing a century-old government service.

Treasurer Scott Morrison is willing to consider any new applications to buy Australia's largest private landowner after knocking back the foreign acquisition of S Kidman and Co Ltd on national interest grounds.

Indigenous contractor Yurra has formed a joint venture with BGC Contracting to provide services to Rio Tinto’s rail work in Cape Lambert and Dampier, with the value of the deal undisclosed.

Global miner BHP Billiton has committed to its progressive dividend as it counts the cost of the Brazilian mine disaster, which left 11 people dead.

Brookfield Property Partners is shifting its focus to new developments in Perth as the final piece of the puzzle is finished at Brookfield Place, with construction complete on the precinct’s second office tower.

The competition watchdog has cleared oil and gas giant Shell's proposed $70 billion takeover of rival BG Group, saying it will not substantially alter the domestic natural gas market.

Northern Iron has entered into voluntary administration after its subsidiary, which operates the Sydvaranger iron project in Norway, filed for bankruptcy.

Programmed Maintenance Services has announced the retirement of one of its founders and the addition of a new director, while also outlining the new structure of the business following its acquisition of Skilled Group earlier this year.

The Australian share market has opened higher after Wall Street rallied on indications from the Federal Reserve that rates will be raised in December.

WA fires up $3b tech tender

Many small business owners find the time taken to submit their BAS significantly detracts from their ability to perform their principal role – running the business.

The Australian dollar has been weighed down by a slump in global oil prices.

Wall Street stocks have marched higher, greeting Federal Reserve meeting minutes that suggest a likely interest rate increase in December based on greater confidence in the economy.