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Former US Consul General Robin McClellan has been appointed Leadership WA’s new chief executive officer, following Sue van Leeuwen’s retirement after seven years at the helm.

A bill to authorise the Western Australian government borrowing $8 billion has left the state opposition "thoroughly depressed".

Regal Resources has entered into an agreement to acquire a 90 per cent interest in several tenements held by Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines, in close proximity to its Regal's copper project in Africa.

The price of consumer goods and services rose 0.1 per cent in Western Australia and 0.2 per cent nationally in the March quarter, fuelling expectations of an interest rate cut in May.

Copper explorer Avanco Resources has launched a $64 million capital raising to fund construction of its Antas project in Brazil into production.

A Claremont office on Stirling Highway has been sold to a private investor for $1.7 million, with the deal brokered by commercial agency Burgess Rawson.

Another major development site has come to market in Scarborough, with commercial agency JLL appointed to sell the Luna Maxi Mart shopping centre on behalf of owner CCI Group.

BHP Billiton has deferred planned capital spending to improve its operations at Port Hedland harbour, after better-than-expected performance from its existing assets enabled the mining giant to lift its production guidance for the current financial year.

The share market is flat as investors react with disappointment to BHP Billiton's production forecasts.

The Australian dollar has clawed back some of Tuesday's losses, making its way above 77 US cents during a quiet overnight trading session.

Gold have risen past chart resistance, recouping most of the previous session's losses in choppy, currency-driven trade after the US dollar turned lower and bolstered bullion's appeal.

The post Easter rebound continued last week with REIWA members reporting a further 11% increase in activity.

US stocks have mostly fallen but the Nasdaq stayed in positive territory as Israel's Teva announced a $US40.1 billion ($A51.92 billion) cash-and-stock bid for generic drug maker Mylan.

Many people who run a business have come to the position unprepared for the challenges of leadership.

Oil prices have fallen as the Saudi-led coalition announced an end to its military strikes in Yemen.

Atlas Iron has asked for an extension to its share trading suspension as it continues carrying out a review and talking with creditors and contractors.

Property developers with projects worth as little as $2 million and as much as $10 million can choose to have their proposals evaluated by a Development Assessment Panel rather than their local council.

Michael Barnes had been appointed the new under-treasurer for Western Australia with immediate effect.

The share market has closed higher as positive offshore leads outweighed concerns about the local economy.

Nedlands-based Mustera Property Group has bought a 2,223 square metre lot in East Perth from Georgiou Capital for $4 million, and has the option to buy an adjoining lot for a further $8.5 million.

Perth-based Cape Lambert Resources has told the market that its investments in Timis Mining and African Minerals have hit roadblocks.

It may provide little comfort, but if you can’t get through to the buyer, rest assured … you’re not alone.

Four months after listing on the ASX, technology company DTI Group has slashed its revenue and profit guidance for the current financial year after being hit by delays in the awarding of prospective contracts, deferred deliveries to the US market and softer sales in the US.

Construction giant Leighton Holdings insists its history is not being overlooked despite changing its name amid allegations of foreign corruption.

Subiaco-based gold company Perseus Mining says it will proceed with plans to develop its Sissingue mine in West Africa, following promising results in a revised feasibility study.

Oil Search has suffered a slump in first quarter revenue because of weaker oil prices and lower production.

Legal action is being taken against ride-share company Uber for not having the appropriate licence to operate in Western Australia.

Iron ore miner Centaurus Metals says it can no longer afford to develop its Candonga project in Brazil on its own, and will be seeking to either bring in a joint venture partner or sell the mine in order to survive in the tough economic climate.

Rio Tinto's iron ore shipments have fallen 12 per cent during the March quarter, a period when it was largely blamed for oversupplying and pushing down the price of Australia's top export.

The Australian share market has opened strongly higher.

The Australian dollar has been knocked almost one US cent lower amid a stronger greenback and signals from the head of the Reserve Bank that another rate cut is possible.

Leadership is what’s needed in a downturn, not a panicked blame game.