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The Australian dollar has lost ground as rising US rate hike expectations offset upbeat risk sentiment.

Gold has risen as technical indicators and suggestions the US central bank may delay a rate rise provided support, but the metal was still on track to post its biggest weekly drop in five weeks amid US dollar strength and strong US economic data.

Softening conditions in residential land sales are providing a mixed bag for the industry, with some of Western Australia’s biggest players bolstering earnings via increased exposure in other markets, while others are holding course and pushing on in Perth.

There’s a feeling among those in WA’s startup community that their time may have finally arrived.

The Australian Share market has finished in the black thanks to positive global leads and higher oil prices.

A big group of Western Australian farmers is among unsecured creditors expecting to receive as little as 7 cents in the dollar from the collapse of failed fertiliser supplier Superfert Dongbu.

Award-winning Pemberton winery Salitage has returned to market, but this time the vendors are receivers at Ferrier Hodgson.

Sandalwood producer TFS Corporation entered a trading halt this morning, just before the scheduled release of its annual results, saying it was in discussions with its newly-appointed auditor.

Prominent developer Luke Saraceni says his development vehicle Saracen Properties is poised to unveil a wide range of new projects in coming months, on the heels of strong early sales success at its latest joint venture, a $25 million apartment building in North Perth.

The latest round of annual reports has revealed some highly unusual movements in chief executive remuneration, including at Monadelphous Group and Mineral Resources.

The Reserve Bank is expected to look through recent market turmoil and keep the cash rate unchanged for the foreseeable future.

Freedom Wi-Fi and Triplify have each received $20,000 grants through the City of Joondalup's Innovation Fund, which was established last year to develop entrepreneurial and enterprising business activities.

A $23 million law suit settlement and a massive UK restructure have plunged Cash Converters to a $21.7 million annual loss.

Shares in Atlas Iron surged on news it had lowered its cash costs in July by $11 per wet metric tonne, with the iron ore miner flagging more cash flow in August.

Macmahon Holdings has reported a net loss of $217.9 million for the financial year, on the back of impairments to its assets during what has been a tough time for contractors and mining services firms.

ResApp Health develops digital healthcare solutions to assist doctors and empower patients to diagnose and manage respiratory disease.

Two days after receiving approval to launch its next project at The Springs in Rivervale, apartment developer Finbar Group has bought four vacant plots in the area which it plans to amalgamate and

Woolworths chairman Ralph Waters will step down after the supermarket giant suffered a 12.5 per cent slide in its full-year profit.

The Australian share market has opened more than one per cent higher.

US stocks have posted big gains for the second straight session as strong American economic data extended a global rally that began with a surge in beaten-down Chinese equities.

The Australian dollar has rebounded as commodity prices firm and risk appetite increases on international markets.

US oil prices have surged more than 10 per cent, climbing back above $US40 ($A56.25) a barrel after strong American economic growth data lifted confidence about the world's biggest economy and petroleum user.

Gold has eased, and is headed for its biggest weekly rout since March, as upbeat US growth and jobs data drive up stocks and the US dollar, though uncertainty over the timing of a Federal Reserve rate rise held losses in check.

Colin Barnett has set the scene for an industrial stoush with his proposed changes to Sunday penalty rates.

News, current affairs, reality shows and live sport.That's what you can expect to dominate free-to-air TV as the networks battle for a dwindling advertising dollar.

A rebound in key overseas markets has helped push the Australian share market more than 1 per cent higher.

Australian Finance Group has beaten its forecasts and lodged a net profit of $19.3 million, with the Perth-based company solidifying its status as the nation’s biggest mortgage company.

Watpac Civil & Mining has been awarded $89.3 million in contracts in the gold mining and road infrastructure sectors, with the largest being with Chinese-owned company Hanking Gold Mining.

Local IT firm Empired has decided against declaring a dividend payout to its shareholders, despite reporting a 135 per cent surge in net profit for the 2015 financial year.

Land developer Peet has banked a solid lift in revenue on the back of strong performance by its operators in Victoria, resulting in a 27 per cent rise in net profit.

If ever Western Australia is to have another slogan on vehicle number plates, then the favourite has to be a return to the short-lived ‘Golden State’ catchphrase.

Northern Star Resources, Saracen Mineral Holdings and Evolution Mining have highlighted a profitable year for the gold mining sector.