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The Australian dollar has drifted lower following the Reserve Bank's widely anticipated decision to leave interest rates unchanged for the tenth straight month.

Gold has steadied after touching three-month highs, underpinned by global growth concerns and as another sharp drop in the oil price pushed investors toward safe-haven assets.

Despite some green shoots, 2016 isn’t expected to provide miners with much good news after a tough 2015.

Reclaim Industries is set to be reborn as a staffing technology company after completing a $6 million capital raising as part of its acquisition of Rision.

Shares in recently-listed seafoods business Mareterram lifted today on news it has purchased the business that owns the 'Famous Australian Seafoods' brand for $1.3 million.

The Australian share market has closed below 5,000 points after the Reserve Bank held fire on interest rates but said there was scope for a rate cut.

An initiative aimed at stamping out begging will redirect funds to a Fremantle homeless shelter, but concerns it doesn’t address root issues remain.

Students across all disciplines at the University of Western Australia this year will be offered courses and internships on issues such as homelessness, mental health and chronic disadvantage.

Civmec has expanded its portfolio with the completion of its $20.7 million acquisition of NSW-based private engineering and shipbuilding company Forgacs Engineering.

The state government has again changed its mind on a key election promise, with Transport Minister Dean Nalder saying he is now in favour of an underground heavy rail system for Perth's north-western suburbs.

Global retailers provided a rare bright spot in an otherwise subdued sector over Christmas, and the dominance of the online model is set to grow.

One industry to benefit from reduced mining activity is agriculture, particularly sheep meat production.

The Reserve Bank has again held fire on interest rates, issuing more upbeat domestic commentary despite an uncertain global outlook.

For the first time since the GFC, consumers have kicked off the new year on a pessimistic note.

Education provider Navitas has posted a solid half-year result but expects earnings to remain in line with its FY15 result, with contract losses to affect the business over the next six months.

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's could force BHP Billiton's hand on its controversial dividend policy after lowering the resources giant's credit rating by a notch and putting it on negative watch.

The Australian share market has opened flat, with a weak resources sector offsetting modest gains among the financials.

Bayswater company Resource Recovery Solutions has become the largest processor of construction waste in Western Australia after buying out a facility from a major competitor, as the government finalises an incentive scheme designed to lift the state’s poor record in recycling.

Barnett tells Pilbara owners to ride it out

Strong gains in Facebook and Alphabet have helped Wall Street cut losses and stage a late-day rally, with major indexes closing near the unchanged mark.

The Australian dollar has fared well overnight despite global oil prices and equities struggling, as the Reserve Bank's policy meeting looms.

Gold has risen to a three-month high, extending its recent rally on worries about global economic growth and hopes for easier monetary policy after weak factory data in Asia and Europe.

A strong end to the year in the national market for initial public offerings could be a harbinger for the year ahead, according to the annual IPO Watch Australia report.

The head of Community Employers WA, a representative body of 130 not-for-profit employer organisations in the community service sector, has expressed concerns for NFPs over restrictions to Fringe B

The Australian share market has ended the trading session higher, buoyed by gains across the board.

Perth dwelling values fell 1 per cent in January as Australia’s combined capital cities showed a 0.9 per cent rise, with the local market expected to remain soft this year.

Perth-based contractor OTOC expects to post a profitable half-year after diversifying its business to mitigate the impact of the resources sector downturn.

How does an old-style brawling union still sway our modern leaders?

Melbourne-based PSC Insurance Group has put a value of $7.7 million on the Western Australian arm of Australian Reliance, after announcing today it was buying the insurance broking group in multiple phases.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA’s Energy Apprenticeships Group has kicked off with 16 process operator apprentices to begin their four-year training today.

Meteoric Resources has announced plans to acquire an unlisted courier business and adopt its business model in a deal valued at about $12.9 million.

Woodside Petroleum says its recently flagged write-downs of up to $US1.2 billion ($A1.7 billion) had taken into account possible delays at the Wheatstone LNG project near Onslow.