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The Australian share market has closed higher, hitting a five-and-a-half year peak.

Wars produce winners as well as losers, and while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not classified as a hot war, yet, there are signs emerging that one of the winners will be a long way from the action – Australia.

Copper and gold miner Altona Mining has increased its revenue, production and gross profit for the financial half year ended December 31 2013.

Gold and nickel producer Independence Group has appointed former PMI Gold executive Peter Bradford as managing director and chief executive officer.

GDP rose by a better than expected 0.8 per cent in the December quarter, taking economic growth to 2.8 per cent for 2013.

The Aboriginal educator is chasing significant growth buoyed by a boost in federal government funding.

It's no small decision to walk away from the security of an established career to head-up a new business venture – particularly when the business in question is one of the first of its kind in a new sector.

Perth is well placed to become an IT hub, but the people involved in the start-up community may need to collaborate to make it happen.

The Australian market has rallied strongly after Russian president Vladimir Putin announced he had no plans to invade Ukraine.

Engineering firm Downer EDI has won a $70 million contract to perform structural, mechanical, piping and electrical work at the Technical Ammonium Nitrate Plant project on the Burrup Peninsula in Western Australia.

US stocks have soared and investors pushed the S&P 500 to its second record close in three days on signs of easing tensions over Ukraine.

The Australian dollar is firmer as global risk appetite grows on the back of hope tension between the Ukraine and Russia is easing.

Gold prices have dropped, as easing fears over the situation in Ukraine drain trader interest in haven assets in favour of riskier bets such as stocks.

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RCR Tomlinson’s strong share price has delivered a further windfall for managing director Paul Dalgleish, who has exercised another batch of options at just 39 cents per share.

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FairStar Resources has cancelled its $260 million joint venture which would have provided 80 per cent of the required funding for its Steeple Hill iron ore mine in the eastern Goldfields, while at the same time announcing an alternative deal that will pay for the project's rail infrastructure.

The Australian share market has closed higher, underpinned by gains by the big four banks.

Emerging Perth based oil and gas exploration company WHL Energy has signed a farm-in agreement with London-based Ophir Energy.

There are dozens of ways to slice the latest AFL player salary statistics, but whichever way you look at them they have outpaced the common man’s equivalent.

SPECIAL REPORT: Energy Minister Mike Nahan has told Business News a review of Western Australia’s wholesale electricity market could open the door to some dramatic shakeups in the sector.

Finbar Group has gained planning approval for a new apartment project that combines a 38-level tower with restoration of two former ABC buildings on Adelaide Terrace.

The Australian market has opened flat after already adjusting to the news of unrest in Ukraine.

Cash Converters has entered into a joint venture with American pawn store giant EZCORP to launch the cash converters brand in Mexico and South America.

US stocks have fallen sharply as investors recoiled from equities in the face of mounting tensions over Ukraine.

Global oil prices have soared to the highest levels this year as the Ukraine crisis raised concerns about disruptions to energy supplies.

The state’s rising demand for fuels and lubricants has prompted a deal between Shell and Dutch-owned but Swiss-based Vitol.

The Australian dollar is treading water as the Ukraine crisis hits appetite for riskier assets.

Western Australia's peak farming lobby has welcomed the news that Australia will resume live exports of sheep to Bahrain, following the negotiation of a new health protocol between the two nations.

Flinders Mines has announced plans to raise $14.3 million through a share placement and entitlement offer to fund a bankable feasibility study and further exploration on its Pilbara iron ore project.

Experienced insolvency practitioner Gary Anderson has agreed to merge his practice with Kim Wallman at HLB Mann Judd.

Former Labor minister Martin Ferguson has heralded floating liquefied natural gas as the wave of the future, urging the Western Australian government to work with developers like Shell, Woodside Petroleum, ExxonMobil and BHP Billiton.