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Gold prices rose overnight as fears about the impact of trade wars on the global economy and rising expectations for a US interest rate cut enhanced the metal's appeal.

Box office sales at this year's Fringe World Festival were up by 15 per cent on 2018 figures, while 13 per cent more people attended ticketed events, according to a report released last night.

Rio Tinto has awarded a contract around $30 million to Onsite Rental Group to provide ancillary and light mobile equipment over the next three years.

The Australian share market has finished higher despite losses in the heavyweight mining sector.

The 500 retail businesses that earned $63 million selling Lotterywest products last year can look forward to higher incomes after the state government agreed to increase their gross commission.

Mining services contractor Ausdrill anticipates a non-cash impairment of between $75 million and $95 million in its results for this financial year.

Kalgoorlie business Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils, which supplies global fashion brands including Estee Lauder, has become the first Australian organisation to win the United Nations’ Equator Prize.

Apartment investors are increasingly buying for the same reasons as owner-occupiers, with larger dwellings and proximity to public transport, shops and other amenities the major determining factors.

Several businesses in the Fremantle area are enabling payment with bitcoin and alternative online currencies.

International hotel group Hilton has chosen Albany to open its first Hilton Garden Inn in Australia, with construction starting on a five-storey, 108-room waterfront hotel this week.

Ratings agency Moody's has announced that it will lift Western Australia’s credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1, with the McGowan government's strong control over spending highlighted as a key reason.

Base metals junior Peel Mining has raised $7 million through an oversubscribed share placement, with the funds to go towards its projects in the Cobar Basin in NSW.

Bassendean-based Highway Constructions has secured a $27.6 million contract from Main Roads Western Australia as part of an upgrade of Onslow Road in the Pilbara.

Salt Lake Potash has raised $20.25 million via a share placement, with the funds set to advance the development of its Lake Way project.

Santos and Carnarvon Petroleum say they have confirmed the discovery of a major oil and gas resource off the coast of Western Australia.

The Australian share market has opened higher after a positive lead from Wall Street.

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Oil prices fell overnight, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) dropping to its lowest since January after US crude inventories unexpectedly surged, adding to concerns about slowing global growth.

Gold prices pared earlier gains overnight, having jumped to their highest in 15 weeks as nagging fears about global trade and expectations of a US interest rate cut encouraged investors to flock toward bullion.

Tim Roberts, whose estimated net worth varied wildly in three recent rich lists, has stepped away from the public limelight by resigning from the board of ASX-listed Mineral Resources.

Western Australia’s domestic economy was the smallest it has been since 2010 in the March quarter, with state final demand just below $50 billion.

The Australian share market rallied early in the day following strong gains on Wall Street, but then faded throughout the day.

Housing affordability improved slightly in the March quarter in Western Australia, while the number of first home buyers and approved loans decreased.

Valmec has secured a $4.5 million contract at Australian Gas Infrastructure Group’s Hydrogen Park production facility.

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A small number of ASX-listed Perth companies are following the example of Rupert Murdoch and Kerry Stokes, with second-generation family members taking over.

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University of Western Australia vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater has resigned after 2.5 years in the top job and accepted the position of vice-chancellor at the University of Auckland.

Wesfarmers has appointed a Perth-based company director and member of the Takeovers Panel to its board as a non-executive director.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has permanently banned a Perth man from providing financial advice, following his conduct as a representative of Westpac and The Financiallink Group.

Vocus Group shares have dropped more than 15 per cent after Swedish private equity firm EQT Infrastructure withdrew its $3.3 billion buyout offer.

Shares in Dacian Gold have plunged up to 68 per cent today after a significant downgrade of June quarter production guidance from its flagship Mt Morgans operation.