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A possible Senate inquiry into iron ore prices can't be a witchhunt, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has warned.

Those expecting the massive LNG projects under way in the north-west to ride to the WA economy’s rescue may need to think again.

Oil prices could soon spike higher because of a lack of new discoveries, BHP Billiton's petroleum boss says.

A wearable technology company founded by Perth entrepreneur Justin Miller and an Israeli medical cannabis company are the latest businesses planning to join the rush of backdoor listings on the ASX, though the news is not all positive with Voyager Global Group becoming the seventh company forced to cancel an announced deal in the past 18 months.

A stockbroking firm in control of more than $2 billion in funds has been been placed in voluntary administration.

Poseidon Nickel says its Lake Johnston project could be up and running in just a few months, although at a higher cost following completion of a bankable feasibility study.

Michael Chaney’s return to Wesfarmers confirms his standing as the most influential company director in WA. Click through to see our listing of the 12 Most Influential company directors in WA.

The ‘iron ore wars’ and budget battles are defining where power and influence lies in business and politics in WA. Read our latest Most Influential feature to see who is on the rise, whose influence is waning and who has dropped off the list.

The federal government has cleared what could have been a stumbling block for a bipartisan agreement on a pared-back renewable energy target.

The Australian share market has opened lower, led by falls in banking stocks and the big miners.

Gold prices have held near three-month highs on Friday as weak US consumer sentiment data weighed on the US dollar and further diminished expectations for a near-term rise in US interest rates.

The Australian dollar has fallen slightly but has managed to stay above 80 US cents because of weakness in the US dollar.

The new chair of the University of Western Australia’s Energy and Minerals Institute says scientists and researchers need to deliver tangible results to their industry partners.

The growing prevalence of backdoor listings, particularly among Perth businesses, offers positive news in a sluggish economy.

A report from consultants Wood Mackenzie to be released at today’s Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association conference predicts further delays to the start of production for the state’s new LNG projects, including Gorgon trains 2 and 3.

The Australian share market gained nearly 0.7 per cent but it was considered disappointing given the stronger leads provided by European and US markets.

The state government has announced a $40 million package to reduce charges at the Utah Point bulk handling facility by up to $2.50 per tonne, in an effort to help junior miners continue to export iron ore.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has declared support for an inquiry into the iron ore industry, providing a huge boost for the campaign being waged by Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest against his two biggest competitors.

Education services provider Navitas has acquired a majority 51 per cent stake in the University of Canberra College for $4.9 million.

Almost 60 Western Australian businesses were declared insolvent in February 2015, an increase in the state’s share of national insolvencies compared with recent years.

Western Australia could secure projects worth $1 billion under a reduced renewable energy target, although there is conjecture as to whether the final terms will be business friendly enough.

A $25 million apartment project near the Cottesloe Civic Centre has won approval to go ahead, despite objections from the local council.

Builders have been invited to bid for the upcoming and current work of collapsed home builder Capital Works Constructions, in the wake of the company calling in administrators last week.

Rio Tinto’s logo will soon be installed on the highest vantage point in Perth’s CBD, a move that suggests the mining giant intends to remain at its current office accommodation and not seek to anchor a new building.

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Atlas Iron plans to resume production at its two closed iron ore mines after striking an innovative profit sharing deal with its contractors, but it is also seeking to complete a big capital raising to ensure its longer-term viability.

Amcom Telecommunications has postponed its scheme of arrangement after Vocus Communications sold its stake in the company to counter rival TPG Telecom’s efforts to derail a proposed merger.

Technology company Activistic will begin trading on the ASX today after being acquired by West Perth biotech firm Acuvax in a backdoor listing.

The Australian stock market has opened higher thanks to strong gains in the US and Europe overnight.

The Australian dollar has dropped below US 81 cents after a weak overnight trading session as the US dollar stabilised.

Gold hit a three-month high on Thursday as the US dollar came under pressure following a new batch of mixed US data that pushed back expectations of when interest rates in the world's largest economy will rise.

A recovery in economic growth, a raft of asset sales, and improved GST distribution will help lift the state’s finances out of their current parlous position; or at least that’s the hope outlined i