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Oil prices have fallen sharply on renewed concerns about China's cooling economy after data showed the weakest growth in more than six years and falling industrial production.

US stocks have finished modestly higher as gains in tech shares offset weakness in petroleum-linked equities following weak Chinese economic data.

Gold prices have fallen for a third straight day as a rebounding US dollar continues to pull the precious metal away from last week's three-and-a-half-month highs.

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From mining to agriculture, technology and finance, 40under40 award winners have been making news this year.

A proposed acquisition of tech entrepreneur Justin Miller’s company, Nuheara, by Wild Acre Metals has hit a major roadblock after concerns were raised by the corporate watchdog.

When BHP Billiton was in the process of establishing its coal and base metals offshoot, South32, a key factor for many who decided to join the new business was their desire to work with its chief executive, Graham Kerr.

Western Australia’s largest health insurer is aiming for more growth in interstate markets to offset an expected loss of market share in its home state, after reporting a slide in its annual surplus.

The prime ministerial 'musical chairs' may have ended but that hasn't changed the tune of a respected economist, who says the risks to revenue remain the same.

Mining equipment supplier Emeco Holdings says its improved quarterly revenue and cash flow came in spite of operating difficulties in Western Australia.

The share market's bounce on better than expected Chinese economic growth has faltered as investor focus shifted to negative aspects of the data.

Crescent Capital Investments has sweetened its takeover offer for infrastructure services group Cardno, boosting the deal to $3.45 per share, one week after competitor Coffey announced a friendly takeover deal with global player Tetra Tech.

The recent travails of VW and Glencore provide a stark reminder of the limits of globalisation.

Former Sirius Resources boss Mark Bennett’s new gold company, S2 Resources, has made a mediocre debut on the ASX with shares closing at 17 cents.

Former Gindalbie Metals boss Tim Netscher has joined the board of uranium miner Toro Energy as a non-executive director, replacing chair Fiona Harris, who is retiring for personal reasons.

More than 8,000 Commonwealth Bank of Australia customers will share in $7.6 million in refunds after the bank failed to deliver the benefits offered by one of its agricultural packages.

A new $32.1 million bus-only bridge will be built in the CBD to ease congestion and get buses out of the city faster, with construction set to begin early next year.

Sheffield Resources has entered into an access agreement for the use of the bulk handling facility at the Derby Wharf as an export hub for mineral sands mined from its $271 million Thunderbird project.

Conditions are ripe for the final piece of Bunbury’s harbour relocation.

SPECIAL REPORT: Earnings for the state from the powerhouse minerals and energy industries have softened, but agriculture, among other sectors, will create opportunities. Business News also takes an in depth look at Bunbury port, where a big expansion plan needs community backing and solid regional demand growth.

The Australian share market has opened higher.

If WA wants to continue reaping the rewards of its abundant bounty, it needs to stay ‘open for business’.

Newmont $400m mine plan is as good as gold

The Australian dollar has lost ground against the greenback, which extended its gains on the back of stronger-than-expected economic data.

Gold prices have slipped as a recovering US dollar pulled them off a three-and-a-half-month high, but the metal still eked out a weekly rise after gaining in recent sessions on bets against a US interest rate hike.

Oil and gas giant Chevron has applied for a two-year extension to its plans to develop its new headquarters at Elizabeth Quay, but has reiterated its commitment to the project.

The Australian share market is higher as investors buy into the banks.

A plan to hold concerts at Fremantle’s historic Arthur Head has been given a leg-up, with the City of Fremantle backing a trial by music promoter Sunset Events.

Two of Australia’s most powerful, and militant, trade unions have flagged a potential merger to create an industrial monolith spanning construction, mining and the wharfside.

Phoenix Gold has reiterated shareholders should reject a cash and scrip takeover offer from Evolution Mining, even though a rise in Evolution’s share price has boosted the value of the deal.

A new town centre has been flagged to be built at Herne Hill in the Swan Valley, under draft planning guidelines released by the state government for public comment today.

Italian dairy giant Parmalat is making good on its $128 million purchase of major Western Australian milk and juice producer Harvey Fresh.