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Fortescue Metals Group surprised investors earlier today with a better-than-expected December quarter production report, but that should not stop speculation that it could be a key player in Western Australia's deal of the decade.

Shares in Poseidon Nickel have surged after it flagged a major resource upgrade at the recently purchased Lake Johnston nickel project near Norseman.

Australia's vast superannuation pool could be at greater risk if the financial watchdog's access to stored telecommunications data is curtailed, ASIC says.

Shares in Fortescue Metals Group lifted today after it reported an 11 per cent cut in production costs and flagged further reductions. For more on FMG, Tim Treadgold's opinion column (see below) outlines reasons why mining giant BHP Billiton should buy the iron ore miner.

The Australian share market is lower due to struggling commodity prices and weak leads from US and European equity markets.

Wall Street stocks have finished a volatile session sharply lower as worries about the strong US dollar and falling oil prices outweighed some positive earnings reports.

The Australian dollar has backed away from the highs it reached on Wednesday, weighed down by falling iron ore and oil prices.

Oil has tumbled to near a six-year low as US crude stocks soared to a record high, sparking fresh fears over the growing global supply glut.

Not surprisingly, sales activity dipped this week due to the long weekend which based on REIWA's historic data does not happen when Australia Day falls between Tuesday and Thursday.

Gold futures have pulled lower after the Federal Reserve signalled it would keep interest rates near zero at least until midyear.

Oz Minerals has made the decision to relocate its headquarters from Melbourne to Adelaide, as the South Australian government today announced it would invest $10 million in a new research partnership with the resources company and local universities.

Perth-based Sandfire Resources has extended the mine life of its DeGrussa copper and gold mine near Meekatharra to mid-2021.

As often happens when politicians try to legislate lobbyists, it's what's not included that's most compelling.

A late afternoon rally among the big four banks has lifted the Australian share market out of the red.

Law firms Clifford Chance and Lavan Legal have announced new appointments, with Paul Vinci taking the helm as managing partner and Jon Carson as senior partner of Clifford's Perth office.

Fresh calls have surfaced for police and public health authorities to scrap their automatic objection policy for new liquor licences, with opposition leader Mark McGowan today unveiling a new push

Tumbling commodity prices have stymied an $872 million takeover bid for engineering group Bradken, stripping more than 30 per cent from its shares.

The $1 billion Gateway WA roads project is now 60 per cent finished, six months ahead of schedule, with final completion now projected by mid-2016.

West Perth-based iron ore miner Mount Gibson Iron has flagged an $850 million to $950 million impairment after the company put its Koolan Island mine on care and maintenance in December.

A new location in Bunbury will be the home of the state government's Department of Parks & Wildlife, with up to 300 employees to be housed at a Koombana Drive headquarters.

The state government has awarded Cockram Construction a $13.4 million contract to build a new primary school in Baldivis, adding to the builder's education centres portfolio.

Sharp falls in oil prices have dragged inflation to near three-year lows, but borrowers shouldn't expect a rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia just yet, economists say.

The Australian share market has opened lower following a weak lead from United States markets and concerns about global growth.

Wall Street stocks have finished sharply lower following a disappointing stream of corporate earnings and mixed US economic data.

Oil prices have rebounded from six-year lows as the US dollar weakened after disappointing US economic data.

The Australian dollar is slightly lower as a negative market mood puts a brake on any gains the currency is trying to make.

Gold prices have risen as some investors sought to protect their wealth from losses in stocks and a weaker US dollar.

Local cost structures mean Australian manufacturers must be technically advanced and efficiently structured to succeed.

Australia's only state-based not-for-profit indigenous tourism association is rolling out its new strategy and calling for support from local WA business.

The falling price of iron ore is putting substantial pressure on local miners, particularly small and mid-sized players, but the price of the bulk commodity is still well above levels achieved just more than a decade ago.

Consumers and businesses are submitting fraudulent invoices to avoid tax and duties on purchases from overseas, contributing to calls from local retailers for reform to the tax-free threshold for imports.

Gindalbie Metals has commenced a review of its strategy and investment options, after reporting that the Karara iron ore project is still not cash flow positive despite achieving a solid lift in production volumes.