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Gold futures have declined as some investors worry that demand will falter after prices in the week climbed back above $US1,300 a troy ounce.

From Saturday, 19th of October:On Tuesday markets were staring at a global economic debacle because of the US budget and debt ceiling showdown.

The Australian dollar has hit an almost five-month high, helped by some stronger Chinese economic growth figures for the September quarter.

Our society must take care of its most vulnerable, but political motives have shifted the pendulum on ‘need’ and developed a sense of entitlement.

The war of words between Empire Oil & Gas and its joint venture partner ERM Power continues, with Empire directors warning shareholders that ERM lacks the experience needed to guide an oil and gas company.

Esslemont Cockram has won a $28 million contract to build new facilities at Willetton Senior High School, the largest of six construction contracts for education and training centres awarded recent

The bar business isn’t always serious, as a quirky new venue in Highgate shows.

Australia's share market has closed at the highest level since mid-2008 as China regains its economic growth pace.

Clive Palmer will have to wait at least another week to find out if he's made it into the federal parliament.

The Swan River provides a unique opportunity for WA’s tourism industry, but operators say efforts to expand their businesses have been stymied by red tape and bureaucracy.

Investors are betting the experts have got it wrong when it comes to forecasts for the price of iron ore.

For thousands of taxpayers, the annual chore of filling in a tax return could soon become redundant.

Resolute Mining says it remains on track to achieve its production guidance despite recording softer quarterly production figures and an increase in cash costs.

Labor leader Bill Shorten has named his opposition ministry, with WA MPs Gary Gray and Melissa Parke awarded the resources and assistant health portfolios respectively.

The head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says efforts must be made to ensure post-global financial crisis reforms are implemented.

Petroleum producer Santos has warned its full year production will be at the low end of predictions.

Suda's fully-owned subsidiary Westcoast Surgical and Medical Supplies has reported its strongest quarter to date.

US investors have powered the S&P 500 to an all-time high, one day after Washington politicians reached a deal to reopen the government and avert a feared debt default.

BHP Billiton Iron Ore will today announce the doubling of its investment in scholarships for indigenous students in Western Australia.

The US political battle has taken its toll on the greenback, pushing the Australian dollar above 96 US cents.

With the RBA hinting at sub-trend growth, there’s little chance of a change in interest rates in the near term.

Canning Vale based medical and emergency services provider Hostile Environment Services has stepped up its growth strategy after agreeing to sell 55 per cent of its business to Europe's largest private ambulance service provider, Falck.

What was done decades ago as common business practice is increasingly fraught these days.

Things are looking up for WA grain producers, with a bumper crop on the way, but the outlook remains mixed for the state’s live animal exporters.

The Australian sharemarket has lifted after US politicians voted to raise the debt ceiling of the world's biggest economy and reopen the government.

Business News' annual export review charts the state’s reliance on a handful of major companies and commodities, despite the emergence of new players.

Tiger Resources has lined up $US50 million in funding towards construction at its Kipoi copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo under a proposed offtake arrangement with commodity trader Gerald Metals.

Property group PBD Developments will tap the market for $41.8 million as it looks to reduce its existing debt facilities and pursue new development projects.

Less than three years after opening an office in Perth, United States grain giant Gavilon Holdings has decided to exit the Western Australian market.

Woodside Petroleum is confident of reaching its 2013 production targets after posting a 9.5 per cent boost in quarterly production.

TNG has bolstered its coffers after obtaining new funding commitments of $2.8 million, after previously battling to gain support for a share purchase plan.