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The Australian share market turned around Wednesday's US election-induced retreat to stage a $50 billion rebound on Thursday as investors speculate that Donald Trump's presidency could boost the US and global economies.

Swick Mining Services shares closed 14 per cent higher on the ASX today after the company announced it had been named the preferred proponent for underground drilling work for Newmarket Gold.

Freedom and flexibility are in high demand for Western Australians when it comes to working from home, according to new research from telco giant Telstra.

Parents of children with severe disabilities are demanding answers from Western Australia's Disability Services Commission after funding for their care centre was cut.

Perth-based copper explorer Finders Mines has tapped investors for $12 million to fund ongoing work at its Wetar project in Indonesia.

A drain of talent from the creative arts pool could result if the government pushes ahead with proposed plans to decrease funding support for training.

Wellad's third-largest shareholder says it plans to vote against the live cattle exporter's remuneration report and has asked shareholders to back the appointment of one of its representatives to the board.

Developer Sirona Capital says it is keen to build on and enhance the fabric of Fremantle, after the state government confirmed it would shift three agencies to the port city today, paving the way for a $250 million-plus redevelopment of King's Square.

Shares in Pilbara Minerals have surged on news the company has locked in a second offtake agreement for its Pilgangoora lithium project.

A Donald Trump presidency is likely to lift global economic growth and will likely result in improved commodities prices that will benefit Australia, according to economists at Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Former Rabobank trader Paul Thompson wept as he asked a New York judge for mercy, but his emotional plea failed to save him from jail time in a US prison.

The Australian share market has staged a spectacular turnaround, rising more than three per cent in early trade, after US and Europe markets recovered from early losses following Donald Trump's pre

The Australian dollar has firmed as global financial markets adjust to Donald Trump's surprise US presidential victory.

The price of gold has turned slightly negative after the sharp gains made earlier on Wednesday, following a conciliatory victory speech from US President-elect Donald Trump which helped the US dollar rebound.

Oil prices have edged higher as stocks and the US dollar bounced back from a huge early slide following Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidential election.

US stocks rose sharply on Wednesday in a dramatic turnaround from deep overnight losses as Wall Street embraced the upset presidential election victory of Republican Donald Trump.

Result reveals the divided states of ailing AmericaThe social and political fissures that have left Americans walled off from one another along lines of race, class, educa

Striking the right balance between individual needs of workers and the big picture is challenging, even for multinationals.

The performance of five of WA's major resources players provides a useful guide to the overall direction of the state economy.

Care providers Care Options, Volunteer Task Force and Community First have announced their intention to amalgamate – the fifth merger of Western Australia-based NFP groups in the past three months.

The United States Associated Press has called the presidential election for Republican candidate Donald Trump, after he won swing states Ohio and Florida and pulled bricks out of Hillary Clinton's rust belt blue wall, pushing WA gold stocks well up and causing volatility across financial markets.

Fortescue Metals Group chair Andrew Forrest has taken a shot at his iron ore mining competitors for mining “the easy stuff” and not working to bring subeconomic ores up to a mineable level, speaking at the company's annual general meeting today.

Australian shares have plunged to a four-month low and lost $35 billion in value amid a global shock from US election results that have left Donald Trump poised to become the next president of the United States.

Construction has started on the University of Western Australia's Forrest Hall, a $16 million accommodation facility designed to attract the world's best researchers to the state.

A community-first focus is paying dividends for shopping centre owner GPA, with its Empire Village Shopping Centre becoming a new focal point in City Beach.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shareholders have delivered a significant protest vote against the lender's executive pay and forced it to abandon revised conditions for chief executive Ian Narev's long-term bonsues.

Perth-based Cash Converters International has agreed to refund $10.8 million to customers and pay a $1.3 million fine after enforceable undertakings were accepted by the corporate watchdog.

Learning to effectively deal with pressure and stress will have benefits at work and at home.

Western Australian Director of Public Prosecutions Joseph McGrath has been appointed a judge of the WA Supreme Court.

Perth's growing traffic congestion woes have prompted the development of two new apps, both designed to make old methods of commuting easier and get drivers out of their cars.

Perth-based Decmil Group has won a $22.1 million contract for road work in Victoria through a subsidiary it acquired earlier this year.

Seven West Media chairman Kerry Stokes says Australia's high broadcast licence fees and lack of incentives for local content are making production in overseas markets more attractive.