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After opening the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Australia, hotels developer SKS Group is advancing a raft of new Perth projects.

ASX-listed property investment fund Centuria has acquired an industrial property in Canning Vale for $18.1 million.

Construction robotics group FBR has signed a deal that lays the foundation to launch a joint venture with building products manufacturer Brickworks, to produce bricks optimised for use with its Hadrian X robot bricklaying system.

South Fremantle-based seafood company Mareterram has backed a takeover offer from its largest shareholder, Sea Harvest.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has again kept the official cash rate at a record low of 1.5 per cent, but Governor Philip Lowe has tempered his economic outlook.

Gold Fields has awarded Aggreko a contract to construct and operate a microgrid with 20,000 solar panels and battery storage, which will be integrated with the existing natural gas power supply to reduce fuel consumption at the Granny Smith gold mine near Laverton.

GR Engineering Services has secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract for a wellfield at OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia.

Navitas has reported a 14.4 per cent decrease in profit for the half year to December, as expenses related to BGH Capital’s first takeover bid hit the company’s bottom line.

National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Thorburn says he is "more determined than ever" to lead the bank despite strong criticism from Kenneth Hayne in his final royal commission report.

The current and former prime ministers agree they waited too long to call the banking royal commission but the treasurer says it's time to look forward, not back.

Australian shares are rallying at midday lead by the big four banks, with investors seemingly relieved that the financial services royal commission had not recommended harsher measures.

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Oil prices fell overnight after disappointing US factory data sparked fresh concerns about a slowdown in the global economy, but losses were limited as OPEC-led supply cuts and US sanctions against Venezuela pointed to lower supplies.

Gold retreated to a near one-week low overnight as the US dollar built on momentum from upbeat US economic data, denting bullion's appeal.

Wall Street has gained on Monday, with all three major indexes closing near session highs as sustained optimism on the prospects for US-China trade relations propelled technology shares.

One of Perth’s most prominent fashion designers has announced the closure of an internationally successful label, but hinted at plans for something big in the pipeline.

Financial stocks have given the Australian share market a surprising lift despite the sector bracing for the fallout from a landmark misconduct inquiry.

The banking sector has been told it "must change forever" for forcing the Australian community to pay an immense financial and emotional price over many years.

Three junior miners are undertaking capital raisings, with Amani Gold set to raise at least $3.7 million, Hot Chili $3.2 million, and $3 million for Capricorn Metals.

King & Wood Mallesons, which ranks as the fourth largest law firm in WA, has expanded its local office with two lateral hires, Carl Black and Sam Dundas.

Crusader Resources is pleased to announce the following updates in relation to the Company’s funding position.

The two main operators at Fremantle Ports container terminal look set to stay until at least 2026, with the state government flagging discussions about infrastructure for container movements into the port to be a key priority in its negotiations.

Some of Australia's bank chiefs remain unwilling to accept responsibility for poor conduct, royal commissioner Kenneth Hayne says.

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ASX-listed Heron Resources has received a claim from CIMIC Group subsidiary, Sedgman, for $49.9 million in extra costs for works at its flagship Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.

Data Exchange Network's share price has plunged, after it announced cost blowouts for the construction of two data centres and the resignation of its founder as chief executive.

The corporate watchdog has told Commonwealth Bank of Australia's financial planning unit to stop charging customers with fees after failing to meet its obligations from the fees-for-no-service scandal.

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has increased its full-year revenue projections to $1.9 billion, thanks partly to better-than-expected procurement levels from the US Navy for its littoral combat ships.

Australian shares are in positive territory at midday after stocks in the four major banks gained, shaking off concerns about the release of the financial services royal commission on Monday afternoon.

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