Oil prices have fallen, with US crude dropping to its lowest since November, as concerns about new supplies overshadow the latest talk by OPEC that it was looking to extend output cuts beyond June.
Gold has rallied to the highest level in nearly three weeks after a strong debate performance from French centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron and as fading expectations for near-term US interest rate rise pushs the US dollar lower.
Almost 500,000 workers would need to be laid off in China's steel industry by 2020 under a plan to reduce excess capacity, according to a report released by the international Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development this week.
The Reserve Bank of Australia says there is reason to believe commodity prices could rise higher than expected but is concerned about increasing risks in the housing market.
Private company Applied Electro Systems has become enmeshed in a legal fight with construction giant John Holland after the two businesses had a falling out over contracted work on Chevron's Gorgon gas project.
The Australian share market has closed slightly lower as falls from the major miners and the big four banks offset gains for retailers and China-exposed baby formula and vitamin makers.
Ashley Reid has been appointed as the new chief executive of Cancer Council WA, replacing Susan Rooney who is stepping down in April, having led the organisation since 2002.
Heavy equipment supplier Emeco Holdings has launched a fully underwritten $20 million capital raising to fund its three-way merger with east coast companies Orionstone and Andy's Earthmovers.
Chevron managing director of Australasia Nigel Hearne has confirmed a fourth LNG train at the Gorgon project won't be happening in the near term, while calling on governments not to buckle to calls for higher taxes and increased regulation that will reduce competitiveness of the industry.
Shares in cleaning and catering company Spotless Group have jumped nearly 50 per cent after infrastructure and mining services firm Downer lobbed a $1.26 billion takeover offer.
Dormant explorer New Horizon Coal has extended its deadline for an $18.8 million capital raising after receiving an underwriting commitment for 70 per cent of the target amount, as it looks to shift its focus to oil.
OPINION: Western Australia has a new billionaire, or to be completely accurate, it has an old billionaire who has made another billion dollars over the past 12 months without anyone really noticing.
Premier Mark McGowan has been forced to reshuffle his cabinet just four days after his ministers were sworn in, with Labor state president Peter Tinley losing the mines and petroleum portfolio.
Mike Nahan has been voted in unopposed as leader of the WA Liberals after two-term premier Colin Barnett stepped down, while former sports and recreation minister Mia Davies has been voted in as leader of the WA Nationals.
Royal Automobile Club of WA members will be eligible for a 5 per cent discount on health insurance cover through a new partnership with national provider HCF.
Internet provider TPG Telecom has delivered strong interim financial results - thanks largely to the contribution of its iiNet operations - and has reaffirmed its underlying earnings guidance for the year.
The share market has opened lower after US stocks fell overnight on worries about delays in US President Donald Trump's plan to cut taxes and boost the economy.
New lending controls loomRegulators are preparing to impose a fresh wave of constraints on the banks to slow investor lending growth, crack down on interest-only loans,
QV1 co-owners Investa Property Group and Eureka Real Assets have unveiled the look of Perth CBD's newest food precinct, the $6.5 million first phase of nearly $150 million worth of redevelopment works at the 43-level office tower.
Gold prices edged higher to a two-week peak on Monday as the dollar slid to a six-week low after a G20 weekend summit dominated by the US administration's protectionist stance.
Oil prices slipped on Monday, despite news that OPEC was supportive of extending a six-month deal to cut output as investors continue to grapple with worries about growing US oil output and high inventories.
Red Rooster has chosen Northbridge as one of four locations where it will open new-format stores, with smaller-footprint operations designed to allow the barbecued chicken chain to secure more inner-city sites.
Oil and gas giant Inpex will hang its logo 24 storeys above the Perth CBD, after confirming it will stay put at 100 St Georges Terrace, one of two new leases covering 20,000 square metres in the ISPT-owned building.
Local gold miner Millennium Minerals has found an internal candidate to replace outgoing chief executive Glenn Dovaston, who has resigned after two years at the helm.
The Australian dollar has managed to stay above the 77 US cents level as the US dollar weakened but the local share market is lower after an uninspiring lead from US markets on Friday.
Perth-based gold juniors Gascoyne Resources and Intermin Resources have both reached milestones, with Gascoyne earmarking GR Engineering Services for construction of processing infrastructure while Intermin has achieved first production.
SPECIAL REPORT: Three data centre operators, including new player Pier DC, are set to be big winners from the state government's GovNext plan, though a fourth operator is seeking to spoil the party.
The Autism Association of WA is part way through its campaign to secure 20 positions for jobseekers with autism, and is calling for more prospective employers to get involved.
SPECIAL REPORT: The growing use of technology as a business enabler is creating opportunities for information and communication technology (ICT) firms.
