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Gold futures have fallen as investors have their first chance to respond to the historic deal on limiting nuclear proliferation reached between Iran and six world powers.

Universities have a great track record in Asia; we would do well to learn from them.

The Australian dollar is higher as traders go bargain hunting, taking advantage of the currency's low value, after its big fall in recent days.

The state’s biggest employer last year increased its direct contribution to community causes by a growth factor well above those for its revenue and profit returns.

Seven Group Holdings has appointed Woodside executive Jarvas Croome as the new chief executive of its WesTrac heavy equipment business.

Having had its influence eroded at this year’s state poll and now their dynamic leader, Brendon Grylls, the Nationals face a tough road to stay competitive.

Weaker demand from mining companies has caused a 28 per cent fall in first half profit for analytical testing services group ALS.

Australian shares have gained thanks to continued positive momentum on Wall Street.

Residents of Perth's outer suburbs are spending more than the average mortgage repayment on driving to work every week due to inadequate public transport options, a new report has found.

Rail freight company Aurizon and Gina Rinehart's part-owned Queensland coal company have agreed on a rail solution to develop the Galilee Basin as part of a $6 billion plan.

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Queensland's Bond University in recognition of her contribution to the Australian economy.

BHP Billiton has announced it will replace two shiploaders at its Nelson Point port operations in Port Hedland at a cost of more than $300 million, on the same day it was forced to cancel the official opening of its Jimblebar iron ore mine.

Bis Industries has acquired Queensland-based innovative haulage company Powertrans for $30 million as it prepares to launch a long-awaited initial public offering.

Calibre Group has promoted acting chief operating officer Peter Reichler to the position of managing director, on a total fixed remuneration package worth $500,000 less than that of his predecessor

Canadian dairy giant Saputo will lift its takeover offer for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter to $9.20 per WCB share if it attains a stake in Warrnambool of more than 50 per cent.

The Australian stock market has opened higher after Wall Street again rallied to record highs.

The states and territories will need to argue the case for a lower GST threshold on foreign imports, the federal government says.

The AEC needs to work harder to protect the right to a secret ballot we inherited from the efforts of Australian pioneers.

US stocks have continued to power to new peaks with the S&P 500 closing above 1,800 for the first time and the Dow recording a fresh record.

The Australian dollar is still below 92 US cents as expectations the US Federal Reserve will taper its economic stimulus program weighs on the currency.

Gold prices have locked in the largest weekly drop since September as simmering worries over the likely end of US stimulus efforts sent futures down 3.4 per cent.

Dalton Gooding has agreed to stand down as chairman of biotech company Avita Medical but shareholders today supported the re-elect

It’s not a new idea, but Perth restaurateurs are embracing the progressive dinner trend.

Embattled miner Mirabela Nickel has formally acknowledged “significant uncertainty” about whether it will continue as a going concern, after Canadian regulators issued a ‘cease trade’ order.

Proposed changes to planning regulations in the City of Stirling threaten to derail the state government’s efforts to boost affordable housing.

Bob Browning has embraced the challenge of revitalising financial services firm Emerchants.

The public, and major banks, are disappointed with the service level, and service offering, of Australian icon Qantas.

Empire Oil & Gas has conceded defeat in its bid to stave off efforts by major shareholder ERM Power to overthrow its board, saying it now believes ERM's proposal is the best way forward for the company.

Australian shares have finished higher, bringing a four-day losing streak to an end due to good employment news from the United States.

Premier and science minister Colin Barnett has praised the efforts of the state's scientists and others in the field, at the Western Australian Science Awards ceremony last night.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has forecast that the state's shoppers will spend $3.55 billion in December.

Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest says there is strong demand to employ indigenous Australians but "soft racism" tied to Australian larrikinism needs to go