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International hotelier Hilton is continuing its march on Perth, with plans approved for a 3.5-star Hampton Inn by Hilton at Cockburn Central.

Western Australia will gain a new seat in the federal House of Representatives, located in Perth's south-east, according to a draft redistribution paper released today, but in a strange coincidence will share the same name as a newly proposed state electorate in a different part of Perth.

All growth comes with pain, but it's especially acute when anticipated development is unnecessarily restricted.

Paladin Energy has announced more cuts to its board and head office staffing, with long-serving executive Gillian Swaby following managing director John Borshoff out of the business as it works to stay afloat in the weak uranium market.

CIMC Modular Building Systems and Nomad Building Solutions have both unveiled new contracts with Pindan, with works for a new student accommodation facility in Kalgoorlie and Wheatstone worker home

International industrial fittings group Dixon Valve & Coupling Company is moving its Perth premises, leasing a new office and warehouse facility in Canning Vale.

Cycliq makes camera and lighting accessories for cyclists so they can record all the action and capture any incidents that happen on the ride.

Santos has announced a sweeping strategic review after managing director David Knox agreed to step down from the oil and gas producer following a protracted decline in investor support and an 82 per cent plunge in first-half profit.

The Australian share market has opened more than one per cent lower.

Last year's Business News Rising Stars winner, emergency response and security services provider Executive Risk Solutions, has taken the top prize as the 2015 Telstra Australian business of the year.

Crude prices have finished mixed, with US oil taking a breather from the market slide that is driven by persistent concerns about high production and a global oversupply of crude.

US shares have sunk more than 2.0 per cent with the Dow dropping to its lowest level for 2015 as worries spread about the strength of the world economy.

Not only did state funding for housing in the Pilbara come too late, when it did flow it was poorly targeted.

Gold has hit its highest in five weeks as the US dollar eased after minutes from the US Federal Reserve meeting suggested policymakers were in no hurry to raise interest rates.

The Australian dollar has gained further ground as the market digests the outcome of this week's US Federal Reserve minutes.

Willis is set to become one of the largest insurance brokers in Western Australia after buying CKA Risk Solutions, which was established in Perth 11 years ago.

Mineral Resources has highlighted new growth opportunities in mining services, infrastructure and manufacturing after posting a sharp fall in annual earnings and cutting its dividend payments to shareholders.

The share market has plunged to a fresh eight-month low due to frenzied selling sparked by weaker oil prices and volatility on China's markets.

Logistics company Qube Holdings has written down the value of its port assets at Utah Point and Dampier by $38.5 million, after reviewing the outlook for the iron ore and oil and gas sectors.

Nedlands-based waste management company Tox Free Solutions has delivered a flat profit result, with revenue up 10 per cent and a 42 per cent rise in its final dividend payout.

Emeco Holdings managing director Ken Lewsey has resigned as the company continues to push towards profitability.

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Local miner Sandfire Resources has delivered its first-ever fully franked dividend to shareholders, despite an 11.7 per cent slide in net profit to $69 million for the financial year.

Three fast-growing gold miners have undertaken further expansion moves in Western Australia, with Evolution Mining announcing its intention to make a takeover offer for Phoenix Gold.

Nickel miner Western Areas has reported a 37.5 per cent rise in net profit despite a small drop in revenue, with the company focusing on reducing costs in the year ahead.

The corporate watchdog has warned that a future merger between any two of the remaining fixed broadband suppliers would raise serious concerns, while also giving the go-ahead for TPG Telecom's $1.6 billion takeover of iiNet.

Passengers have been evacuated from a bus in Perth's CBD, after smoke started billowing from the rear of the vehicle.

Lower food and grocery prices have helped drive up Coles' underlying earnings for parent company Wesfarmers.

The Australian share market is lower following almost one per cent falls on Wall Street.

reiwa.com listings for sales data for the overall market for the week ending 18 August 2015 totalled 14,065.

Gold prices extended gains to a one-month high after minutes from last month's US Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a decreased likelihood for interest rates to be raised in September.

Oil prices in New York have sagged to a six-and-a-half year low following data showing an increase in US petroleum stocks.