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The Australian share market has closed higher despite weak Chinese economic data weighing on positive sentiment from Wall Street.

Local tech company iWebGate has signed a $US8.6 million ($A11.4 million) funding deal with an entity managed by US-based Lind Partners to help grow its business.

CBH Group is planning to launch a full review of its cooperative structure after formally rejecting a proposal from Australian Grains Champion to corporatise and list the business on the ASX.

The challenge to WA Labor leader Mark McGowan looks all but over, after the shadow cabinet expressed unanimous support and called on Stephen Smith to withdraw immediately.

A creative approach to development could enliven vacant riverside places.

Mining giant Rio Tinto plans to cut around 170 jobs at its Pilbara operations in Western Australia over the next few months, unions have been told.

Western Areas founder Terry Streeter has emerged as a major shareholder in nickel and gold explorer St George Mining, after participating in a $2.13 million capital raising.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has sold its engineering workshop in Malaga for $3.25 million, with the proceeds to be used to further reduce the company's debt.

Aurizon has sealed an eight-year extension to an existing coal haulage contract with mining giant BHP Billiton, giving the troubled freight rail operator some respite.

Gold hopeful Blackham Resources has tapped investors for a $20.3 million capital raising to fund ongoing work at its Matilda project near Wiluna.

The state government has defended its oversight of motor racing in WA following accusations of anti-competitive behaviour.

The Australian share market is off to a firm start for the week, helped by gains on Wall Street on Friday and a steady improvement in oil prices.

US co-op joins CBH suitors

Former senior federal cabinet minister Stephen Smith has identified Western Australia's economic future as a major factor in his audacious bid to wrest leadership of the WA Labor Party from the incumbent, Mark McGowan.

The Australian dollar is rallying and there's a chance it could break through the 76 US cents level this week.

Gold has fallen one per cent, as the US dollar rebounded and oil and world stock markets rose, after bullion extended the prior session's gains to a 13-month high touched in early trade after the European Central Bank's announcement of additional easing.

A society that openly criticises those who err is likely to be risk-averse, which is a handbrake on decision-making.

Former federal minister Stephen Smith declared on Sunday he was prepared to take over the leadership of the state Labor Party, but was roundly criticised by supporters of current leader Mark McGowan.

Moreton Resources has named Perth-based Macmahon Holdings as the preferred mining partner for its South Burnett coal project.

Daniel AshtonGravity Group – Boost Mobeel PerthOwner, directorDANIEL Ashton says he has always been entrepreneurial.

This article profiles five 40under40 winners who also won awards as the best in their respective categories.

John van Bockxmeer has been named a 40under40 finalist for his commitment to creating healthier WA communities. He has also been recognised with the Inspiring Possibilities award.

Esther Oh wants to deepen Australia's economic relationship with our nearest neighbours.

Coming up in this podcast we discuss iron ore's surge, FMG's new deal, Gorgon, Luke Saraceni and 40under40.

Jade Lewis's program to help female offenders gain employment, overcome stigma and resist temptation is now being expanded into a social enterprise.

Anthony Janssen has had a relatively short but eventful business career, with some stumbles on his way to building the successful Margaret River Hospitality Group.

Mirvac Group and Singapore-s Keppel REIT's soon-to-be opened office tower at the Cathedral and Treasury Precinct has been officially named the David Malcolm Justice Centre.

Creating an apartments juggernaut has been all about good timing and sticking to a strategy for the head of the 2016 40under40 cohort.

Iron ore miners will be aiming to keep costs down as uncertainty over currency and oil prices, and falling demand, continue.

The state government and land developers should work together to source private investment for future transport projects, according to ‘entrepreneur rail model' advocate, Peter Newman.

More than 10 per cent of office buildings in Perth's CBD are completely empty, while 29 buildings have more than 5,000 square metres available for lease, according to new research.

Prominent land developer Nigel Satterley has predicted more pain to emerge from Perth's apartments market, forecasting widespread price falls and more projects to fail as pressure builds on developers.