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Australia's largest rail freight hauler Aurizon is continuing to focus on boosting shareholder returns, with its latest profit bolstered by major cost-cutting measures and future spending on growth projects dependent on a recovery in commodity prices.

The Australian dollar is lower, weighed down by expectations that the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate for a second time in 2015 in the coming months.

When the Reserve Bank of Australia repeatedly throughout 2014 flagged a "period of stability" for interest rates, you could have been forgiven for thinking it was signalling a period of stability for interest rates.

Gold prices have risen as investors sought shelter from the uncertainty surrounding Greek debt talks and prepared for a slower week due to the Lunar New Year holiday in China.

Perth-based developer Twin Ocean Property has begun construction on one of its two projects in Brisbane, just weeks after the transaction to buy the apartments development site settled.

Chile-focused gold miner Lachlan Star has been placed into administration after it was unable to complete negotiations for the sale of its major subsidiary.

Perth-based explorers Pura Vida Energy and Primary Gold have announced their intention to raise capital to fund their respective projects.

The share market has rallied to a six-year high due to Rio Tinto's massive shareholder returns, rising oil prices and optimism from a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.

A proposed venue is offering punters the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a F1 racing simulator, while another aims to give patrons the chance to electronically emulate world darts champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, as Perth’s small bar scene gets increasingly diverse.

Western Australia’s listed money managers had a strong 12 months to June 2014, but face a challenge to repeat that performance in 2015.

The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association has hit back at claims that members of the DomGas Alliance have supply concerns amid ongoing uncertainty over the North West Shelf joint marketing agreement.

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Oil and gas producer Beach Energy has flagged a $166 million writedown on the value of its assets, as a result the dramatic slide in global oil prices.

Resources sector services company Tempo Australia has been granted approval for variations for its existing contract with Rio Tinto, increasing its potential value by $11 million.

Balamara Resources has announced plans to delist from the Australian Securities Exchange after citing the high cost of maintaining its listing and an inability to raise new capital.

New safety precautions have been put in place for a type of high-voltage switch involved in the fatal explosion last week at Morley's Galleria Shopping Centre.

Queensland-based contractor Goodline has been brought onto the Roy Hill iron ore project to finish work left incomplete following the termination of Laing O’Rourke’s $200 million plus contract earlier this week.

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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens has warned that interest rate cuts may not have the same impact on growth as in the past.

Gold miner Newcrest has flagged the possible sale of the Telfer mine in Western Australia, one of its main assets.

The share market has opened higher as investors welcomed Rio Tinto's profit growth and massive return to investors.

US stocks have posted solid gains, rallying on news of a ceasefire in Ukraine as strong earnings from Cisco lifted the technology sector.

Global oil prices rebounded as more leading petroleum producers announced they would curtail investment because of tumbling crude prices.

The Australian dollar has rebounded, gaining more than one US cent overnight following the release of disappointing US retail sales and jobs figures.

Gold prices have posted mild gains as news of a ceasefire in Ukraine tempered support from a weaker US dollar.

Colin Barnett’s decision to run up the white flag after his six-year campaign to rationalise the number of metropolitan local councils is effectively an admission that his strategy was flawed. It is also a triumph for self-interest.

The highest unemployment rate in more than 12 years has dented the share market, with concerns about a slowing economy hitting the banks.

Energy giant BP has slashed the workforce at its Kwinana oil refinery by 20 per cent.

The Giants will begin their walk through the city streets from tomorrow as part of the opening of the Perth International Arts Festival, which runs into the first week of March.

Rio Tinto’s strong profit reported earlier today will please investors in one of state’s biggest employers, though the big miner’s fresh round of job shedding is a warning shot across the bows of the Western Australian economy, with more warning shots likely to be fired over the next 12 days.

Councils won't get a single cent of compensation for the Western Australian government's failed amalgamation plans.

Oil and gas producer Santos faces a $1.6 billion hit to its books after the dramatic slide in global oil prices.