Interest from North American pension funds could help drive continued strength in the gold sector, although tax competitiveness and policy stability will be important, according to industry leaders.
A former York real estate agent has lost his licence and his son is facing further penalties after the State Administrative Tribunal upheld allegations they pocketed $6 million from deceitful and misleading land deals.
Fruit and vegetable growers have told the competition watchdog they are reluctant to report complaints against the major supermarkets and wholesalers because they fear retribution.
Oil is down more than 1.5 per cent even after a surprise drawdown in US crude inventories, as traders remain cautious that OPEC would be able to cut production come late November.
Gold prices have fallen as investor appetite for riskier assets such as equities and crude oil have recovered slightly, denting demand for bullion, often considered a safe haven.
United front in war on populismTelstra chairman John Mullen has called for a unified approach by big business to defend against growing community hostilit
The latest inflation figures won't eliminate the chance of another interest rate cut, but they do offer hope that the Reserve Bank won't feel compelled to go down that risky path.
Next month, Lazy Susan's Comedy Den in Highgate will host a storytelling hub where a group of Perth entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders will gather to share personal stories and raise money for suicide prevention charity RUOK.
A carbon foam-focused company chaired by Perth-based chartered accountant Gary Steinepreis has made huge gains on its first day of trading on the ASX, after completing a $9 million initial public offering.
Four Perth-based mining companies have today announced plans to raise capital, with Doray Minerals leading the change with confirmation of a $24.9 million placement.
Mike Nahan says recycling of capital invested in Western Power will be key to job creation and economic growth in Western Australia's transitioning economy.
Marine-focused engineering business VEEM has enjoyed a solid debut on the ASX today, with shares closing 20 per cent higher on its initial public offering price.
Carnegie Wave Energy has wholly acquired solar power and lithium battery storage provider Energy Made Clean by purchasing the 65 per cent stake it didn't already own.
Local waste management company Tox Free Solutions has entered into an agreement to buy medical waste solutions business Daniels in a cash, scrip and debt deal worth $186 million.
A combination of investor caution ahead of key local economic data and downward cues from Wall Street has pushed the Australian share market into the red in early trade.
Gold has risen to an almost-three-week high as the US dollar retreated from multi-month highs and physical demand rose before India's late-October festival season.
Oil prices have fallen more than one per cent with US crude settling below $US50 per barrel for the first time in a week ahead of data likely to show a build in domestic inventories.
US stocks slipped from two-week highs on Tuesday as results and forecasts from companies in sectors, including housing and consumer products, failed to live up to expectations.
Copper and gold miner Sandfire Resources has increased its stake in Montana-based copper play Tintina Resources by 4 percentage points to 61 per cent in a $C4.2 million ($4.1 million) deal.
