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The Australian dollar has fallen to a three-month low against its US counterpart, on the back of weaker than expected inflation data.

US oil prices have slipped after a surprising increase in US crude inventories, while US petrol futures rallied one per cent on a sharp fall-off in inventories.

Perth’s house prices are forecast to grow by 3 per cent over the next three years, according to QBE Insurance Group’s latest Housing Outlook Report for 2017-2020.

WA neurologist William Carroll has been named president of the World Federation of Neurology, the field’s top global position.

The share market has inched back above 5,900 points as mining and energy stocks gained ground, and weaker than expected inflation sent the Australian dollar to a three month low.

Exports through Port Hedland could reach 700 million tonnes per annum within a decade, contributing an extra $4.8 billion to Australia’s GDP, according to a report by ACIL Allen, as debate continues about the impact of iron ore dust on the nearby township.

The administrators of troubled oil and gas services provider Go Marine Group say they are confident they can recapitalise the business.

The team behind Perth-developed property app Openn Negotiation says it wants to bring transparency back to the residential sales game.

Local graphite companies Volt Resources and Sovereign Metals have announced plans to raise a combined $45.4 million from investors to fund development of their operations in Africa.

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Australia's inflation rate lifted at a lower-than-expected rate in the September quarter, after a collapse in fruit and vegetable prices offset an upward surge in electricity costs.

Local gold explorers Echo Resources and Kairos Minerals have raised a combined $22 million from investors to fund ongoing work at their respective projects in Western Australia.

Perth's new acting lord mayor, Jemma Green, has vowed to return stability to council following Lisa Scaffidi's agreement to step aside from the top job while she appeals an 18-month disqualification.

Sheffield Resources has tapped investors for $32 million to fund ongoing development of its Thunderbird mineral sands project in WA.

Supermarket giant Coles has suffered a slowdown in first-quarter sales growth as a rapid fall in the price of fresh produce and competition from a resurgent Woolworths keeps pressure on margins.

The Australian market has opened higher on Wednesday thanks to a strong lead from Wall Street and solid rises in most commodities overnight.

Shorten’s AWU raided over GetUpThe Australian Federal Police raided the offices of the Australian Workers Union late yesterday as part of an investigation by the union

Avocado grower and Fresh Produce Alliance co-founder Jennifer Franceschi has been named the Telstra Western Australian Businesswoman of the Year, joining an alumni that includes Gina Rinehart.

Gold prices dipped on Tuesday as investors anxiously awaited news on the next head of the US Federal Reserve, while strong share markets and a calmer geopolitical environment sapped safe-haven demand.

Oil prices rose more than one per cent on Tuesday after top exporter Saudi Arabia said it was determined to end a supply glut, while prices also drew support from forecasts of a further drop in US crude inventories as well as nervousness over tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Local small and medium businesses are the most confident they have been about the future of the economy since late 2010, according to a new report.

The share market overcame a soft start to end the day slightly higher as strength among miners and utility companies offset weakness for the energy producers.

Subiaco-based Small Business Matters is hoping the 'buy local' message of its new online portal will resonate with consumers ahead of Small Business Day this Saturday.

Africa-focused gold explorer Cardinal Resources has attracted an equity deal through brokerage firm Clarus Securities for a $C12 million ($A12.2 million) investment in the business.

The threat of corporate discount pharmacies on small, family-run businesses has triggered a review of pharmacy ownership laws in Western Australia.

OPINION: With one eye on re-election and afraid of making tough calls, politicians have ignored a number of crises that will profoundly affect their constituents.

Solomon Lew has launched a new attack on the board of Myer and called on shareholders to help him oust the department store's directors at next month's annual general meeting.

AMP Capital has secured 17 commercial tenancies in the past 12 months as work continues on the revamp of its 30-storey building on 140 St Georges Terrace.

Property developer Edge Visionary Living has tapped into an appetite for larger apartments in Perth’s established suburbs, with its Eden Floreat project achieving close to $30 million in sales ahea

Industrial business Schaffer Corporation has sold its Urbanstone manufacturing subsidiary to Brickworks for $13.5 million.

Western Australian retailers have a positive view of business conditions in the year ahead, according to a recent survey by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, with one third expecting an improved market in the 2018 financial year.