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The share market closed firm at near six year highs following a sixth consecutive day of gains.

Toll roads operator Transurban has extended its reach into Queensland, acquiring a string of Brisbane motorways from the Queensland government for more than $7 billion.

Energy and Minerals Australia has extended its trade suspension period to almost a month after signalling it has been unable to complete a proposed capital raising.

Subiaco-based explorer Resource and Investment has announced plans to raise up to $6.2 million through a discounted placement and share purchase plan.

The share market is continuing its upward momentum, opening higher after low inflation data prompted a rally.

Western Australian iron ore producer Atlas Iron achieved record shipments in the March quarter but has also been hit by weaker commodity prices.

Oil prices have fallen as US commercial crude-oil stockpiles hit an all-time high on the strength of production in the world's biggest oil-consuming country.

Gold prices are higher as renewed tensions in Eastern Europe and mixed US economic data buoy investor interest.

The Australian dollar is slightly higher as it struggles to recover from losses made after the release of weaker-than-expected March quarter inflation figures.

The state government has signed a native title agreement with the Ngarluma people of the Pilbara over land intended for a deepwater port at Anketell Point.

The WA and federal budgets will test the political resolve of the governments to make the hard decisions.

Perth-based company Thermomix has reaffirmed its commitment to community causes on the back of continued strong demand for its do-it-all kitchen appliance.

The time when corporates sponsor a sporting team because they like it is over, says Netball WA chief executive Simon Taylor.

WA financial services company AFG has grown over 20 years to become a major player in the national home loans market and aims to get bigger.

The Australian share market has hit another high after a fifth consecutive day of gains, driven by low inflation.

Argentinian-born agricultural tycoon John Kahlbetzer has purchased a 5 per cent stake in Subiaco-based Lucapa Diamond Company.

Scoop Publishing has continued to expand its product line in a sign that founder David Hogan has no intentions of slowing the growth of Western Australia’s most recognised lifestyle magazine publisher.

More small-to-medium Western Australian business owners are delaying plans to sell as market conditions convince them to hang in longer in the hope they can increase revenue.

Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority will assess the Barnett government’s proposal to extend its controversial catch-and-kill shark policy for a further three years.

WA-based food company FFI Holdings has agreed to lease part of its 50,000 square metre Jandakot investment property, which is expected to provide annual revenue of $740,000 to the company.

Mincor Resources says it expects to exceed its full-year nickel production guidance as the price of the base metal hit a 14-month high overnight.

Gold miner Troy Resources says it has secured the final funding required to develop its Karouni project in West Guyana, with Investec Bank agreeing to provide the company with a $100 million revolving credit facility.

Newcrest Mining's chief operating officer Sandeep Biswas will take over as the gold producer's chief executive and managing director from July 4.

Carnegie Wave Energy has completed an oversubscribed $9 million capital raising as it continues development of its CETO 6 wave power technology.

Masked by the delay in plans to merge Barrick Gold and Newmont Mining to create a $33 billion global gold mining giant is another sign that Western Australia’s resources industry is losing its international investment appeal.

Lower than expected inflation means the Reserve Bank of Australia can keep the cash rate at its current low, according to economists.

Property developer Stockland will wait to hear what investors have to say about the rejection of its $2.4 billion takeover proposal for Australand before considering further options.

Padbury Mining has confirmed the identity of its mysterious wealthy backer as hair regrowth businessman Roland Bleyer but has again called for more time before it can disclose details of the funding arrangement.

Gold prices have fallen to the lowest level in 10 weeks, as investors ignore tensions in Ukraine to focus on an improving US economy and falling Chinese demand for the precious metal.

US oil prices have plummeted on expectations of another increase in the nation's inventories, suggesting tepid demand in the world's biggest crude consumer.

The Australian dollar is holding its ground ahead of the release of what is expected to be strong March quarter inflation figures.

iiNet has appointed an experienced online business executive and a digital marketing expert to its board, following the recent departure of two directors and the retirement of chief executive Michael Malone.