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Former Sirius Resources boss Mark Bennett's new gold company, S2 Resources, has made a mediocre debut on the ASX with shares closing at 17 cents.

Former Gindalbie Metals boss Tim Netscher has joined the board of uranium miner Toro Energy as a non-executive director, replacing chair Fiona Harris, who is retiring for personal reasons.

More than 8,000 Commonwealth Bank of Australia customers will share in $7.6 million in refunds after the bank failed to deliver the benefits offered by one of its agricultural packages.

A new $32.1 million bus-only bridge will be built in the CBD to ease congestion and get buses out of the city faster, with construction set to begin early next year.

Sheffield Resources has entered into an access agreement for the use of the bulk handling facility at the Derby Wharf as an export hub for mineral sands mined from its $271 million Thunderbird project.

Conditions are ripe for the final piece of Bunbury's harbour relocation.

SPECIAL REPORT: Earnings for the state from the powerhouse minerals and energy industries have softened, but agriculture, among other sectors, will create opportunities. Business News also takes an in depth look at Bunbury port, where a big expansion plan needs community backing and solid regional demand growth.

The Australian share market has opened higher.

If WA wants to continue reaping the rewards of its abundant bounty, it needs to stay ‘open for business'.

Newmont $400m mine plan is as good as gold

The Australian dollar has lost ground against the greenback, which extended its gains on the back of stronger-than-expected economic data.

Gold prices have slipped as a recovering US dollar pulled them off a three-and-a-half-month high, but the metal still eked out a weekly rise after gaining in recent sessions on bets against a US interest rate hike.

Oil and gas giant Chevron has applied for a two-year extension to its plans to develop its new headquarters at Elizabeth Quay, but has reiterated its commitment to the project.

The Australian share market is higher as investors buy into the banks.

A plan to hold concerts at Fremantle's historic Arthur Head has been given a leg-up, with the City of Fremantle backing a trial by music promoter Sunset Events.

Two of Australia's most powerful, and militant, trade unions have flagged a potential merger to create an industrial monolith spanning construction, mining and the wharfside.

Phoenix Gold has reiterated shareholders should reject a cash and scrip takeover offer from Evolution Mining, even though a rise in Evolution's share price has boosted the value of the deal.

A new town centre has been flagged to be built at Herne Hill in the Swan Valley, under draft planning guidelines released by the state government for public comment today.

Italian dairy giant Parmalat is making good on its $128 million purchase of major Western Australian milk and juice producer Harvey Fresh.

Argentinian beef ribs, an eclectic wine list and a Negroni that's hard to beat are just part of Bunbury's expanding repertoire.

SPECIAL REPORT: Economic diversity is just one of the region's attractions.

Oil and gas producer Santos has made its first shipment of liquefied natural gas from its $18.5 billion GLNG project in Queensland.

Consumer Protection is investigating a ‘bogus' investment company which is believed to have taken nearly $700,000 from Australians through its fake website.

A new international player is keen on making a big impact in local property.

Veteran car dealer John Hughes has revealed his business has cut it's print advertising budget in half, in response to tight economic conditions, but was exploring ways to tap into the under-30s market.

Australia's largest telco Telstra has announced the upcoming launch of its new television streaming device, which will offer its customers access to services including Netflix and Presto.

Oliver Wood, the director of three Perth-based web development and digital marketing companies, has been handed a 10-month suspended prison sentence for using his position dishonestly to gain an advantage.

A web app that helps presenters and trainers connect better with their audiences.

Mining giant Rio Tinto looks set to achieve its annual iron ore shipment target after posting a 17 per cent jump in shipments during the September quarter.

A strong rally among the big four banks and a positive Wall Street session overnight have led the Australian share market higher on Friday.

NBN unfurls construction road map

The Australian dollar is back above 73 US cents, after higher-than-expected US core inflation data and speculation that the European Central Bank could bolster its quantitative easing program.