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Never has the KISS management principle (keep it simple, stupid) been better demonstrated than in the dreadful condition of Western Australia's mineral processing sector, where crisis is piling on crisis.

The sharemarket is higher after a stabilisation in iron ore prices helped lift resources stocks.

Gold futures have climbed to a six-month high as investors seek to protect their wealth from the ripple effects of financial troubles in China and geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe.

US stocks finished mixed as cautious investors kept an eye on the Ukraine crisis and awaited more information on the direction of the economy.

The Australian dollar is recovering losses made over the past few days, getting some help from rising copper and gold prices.

Russia's actions in Ukraine are part of a broader strategy by the Kremlin to assert greater influence in the region.

Contractor Viento Group will take a controlling stake in electrical switchgear firm Power Infrastructure Services (Powins) in a deal worth $400,000.

Junior explorer Cott Oil and Gas has outlined plans to join the ranks of floating LNG producers, engaging Shanghai-based Wison Offshore and Marine to deliver a concept study for a floating vessel to support development of gas fields in Papua New Guinea.

The new directors of Empire Oil & Gas have admitted the company's financial position is worse than originally anticipated, with an initial review revealing a raft of performance issues at its flagship Red Gully gas and condensate processing facility.

Despite faltering near the end of 2013, global growth is likely to continue its upward momentum.

Weakness amongst the major banks has pulled the sharemarket lower, despite some mining stocks bouncing back from recent losses.

Atlantic managing director and chairman Michael Minosora has resigned from the company after a horror year for the vanadium and iron ore producer.

Approvals for home loans in Western Australia have risen by 10 per cent over the past 12 months, but the strong growth appears to be slowing down, according to economists.

Up to 5,000 Qantas workers in the firing line have been given a month's reprieve after the airline agreed to delay its planned mass redundancies.

Western Australia's controversial shark kill policy will not be probed by the state's Environmental Protection Authority.

Consumer confidence within Western Australia has slumped to near record lows with the closure of high-profile businesses on the east coast and the prospect of higher interest rates rattling households.

The High Court has ruled that native title rights are not extinguished by the granting of mining leases, in what indigenous groups have described as a landmark decision which will provide a clear basis for the resolution of other native title disputes.

The sharemarket has opened lower as concerns about China's economy and falling commodity prices continue to weigh on investors.

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Former Treasury head Ken Henry has joined calls for the federal government to face up to the fiscal hurdles posed by the nation's growing welfare and health budgets.

US stocks have finished lower as the market retreated from last week's records and waited for news that might support further gains.

Gold futures have climbed for the second straight day as the standoff between Russia and Ukraine spurs demand for a haven.

The Australian dollar has dropped to a one-week low after weak US wholesale sales data gave traders another excuse to sell the currency.

The Subiaco Arts Centre will tomorrow launch its own independent festival, with high hopes to continue the strong public support for such arts events which has been evident at the Perth International Arts Festival and Fringe World Festival.

The state's two biggest mining companies have downplayed the recent dive in the iron ore price, insisting the outlook is still positive despite analysts tipping a continued fall to around $US80 per tonne.

David Jones chief executive Paul Zahra has reversed his decision to resign and will stay on at the retailer.

The Australian share market has closed flat as investors turned away from some of the big mining stocks in favour of the banks.

Western Australia has been ranked as the world's most attractive jurisdiction for investment in the resources sector, based on the state's geology and its improved policy settings.

Western Australian magnate Len Buckeridge has died of a heart attack at his home at the age of 77 – leaving one of the nation's biggest construction and building materials businesses in the hands of his children.

The Western Australian public will differentiate between the state government's problems and the Liberal party's Senate candidates at the April 5 poll, Prime Minister Tony Abbott told a campaign launch in Perth today.

Rare earth miner Lynas Corporation has widened its half-year loss and warned that it will need to raise additional funding within the next 12 months to meet its debt repayment obligations.