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Downward pressure on prices for oil and iron ore have helped pull back the Australian share market after four days of gains.

Christmas appeals have received a mixed response in their calls for donations, however all charities report a significant increase in requests for their services.

Not-for-profit organisations are at risk of failure as they struggle to upskill staff, according to research from the University of Western Australia.

US company Hess Corporation has moved closer to developing its large Equus gas field off the WA coast, after striking an agreement to process the gas through the North West Shelf venture’s Karratha plant.

Perth-based gold miner Millennium Minerals has negotiated $5 million in additional debt funding from its major shareholder IMC Group but the deal is dependent on Millennium's current bankers agreeing to reschedule debt repayments due at the end of this month.

Not everyone can afford a luxury electric Tesla vehicle, starting around $100,000, but the launch of the US brand in Australia this month is expected to impact on Western Australia's emerging electric vehicle market, according to the local branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association.

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Perth company Audiofly is hoping to replicate strong export sales during the past three years with the opening of a new store and headquarters on King Street in the city.

Eastern states-based Asian street food vendor Bing Boy has opened its first outlet in Western Australia, one of 10 new stores the chain is planning over the next two years.

Perth-based gold explorer Gascoyne Resources says the deterioration in market conditions was the reason for backing out of a proposed alliance agreement with Canadian gold miner Monument Mining.

Shares in Alliance Aviation Services lost nearly half their value today after it announced a major profit downgrade following reduced work in Queensland, with the company now hoping to pick up extra work in Western Australia.

Telstra has dramatically increased its presence in Asia with a long awaited major acquisition.

The Australian share market was lower in early trade despite gains in overseas markets overnight.

Gold prices fell to their lowest level in nearly a month Monday, as gains in the stock market drew funds away from the precious metal.

The S&P 500 stock index has risen to fresh records, another positive day for global equity markets still cheered by last week's US Federal Reserve meeting.

The Australian dollar is lower, following falls in commodity prices and as the US dollar continues to gain strength.

World oil prices have resumed their downward trajectory following comments from key Middle Eastern oil producers that they have no plans to cut output.

WA’s biggest deal of the year offers a cautious entry into a growth sector.

Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart has agreed to invest in WA business Bannister Downs Dairy, to support a planned $20 million-plus expansion of the niche dairy producer.

There’s cautious optimism things could start to head in the right direction next year after a shocker in 2014.

The state government will hit the business sector with increased payroll tax bills and make further cuts in public sector spending after confirming that its annual budget will plunge to a $1.29 billion deficit in the current financial year.

Neon Energy has backed out of a merger agreement with MEO Australia after Evoworld Corporation agreed to make a revised off-market takeover offer for 50 per cent of the shares it doesn't already own in the oil and gas producer.

A rebound in commodity prices has helped push the Australian share market nearly two per cent higher.

A business led by Northern Star Resources chairman Chris Rowe has capitalised on cost cutting by oil and gas companies to position itself among the world’s elite commercial operators of underwater drones.

The free-falling iron ore price has hit the state’s coffers hard this year, but one of the state’s most respected resources authorities is pragmatic about the future, given the cyclical nature of the commodities sector.

Education provider Navitas has increased its debt facilities by $125 million to pave the way for future investments and initiatives.

Apartment developers are increasingly being forced to sweeten their offering as increased supply turns the off-the-plan market largely in favour of prospective buyers.

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Energy infrastructure investment firm DUET Group and aluminium producer Alcoa of Australia have finalised plans for a $180 million investment in the Dampier Bunbury Pipeline.

The international stage has helped this year’s local business and political leaders stand out from the pack – including our Person of the Year, Richard Goyder.

Two of Perth's top radio stations are under new ownership after Fairfax Media sold 96FM for $78 million and merged its other national radio assets, including 6PR, with Macquarie Radio Network.

Coles will pay $11.25 million in fines and costs but could end up paying more than double that refunding its suppliers, after a court agreed to the supermarket giant's settlement with the competition watchdog.