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Gold has fallen one per cent, nearing last week's 2010 low on a robust US dollar and upbeat comments from Federal Reserve officials on a possible US rate rise in December.

We have to focus on liveability and flexibility in order to broaden our economy.

The directors' interests table published in Monday morning's email incorrectly showed that Valmec directors Vincent Goss and Stephen Zurhaar had sold $1.1 million of shares.

Consumer confidence has continued its strong national performance since the elevation of Malcolm Turnbull to the prime ministership.

THE body behind one of Western Australia's longest-running and largest participation cycling events is confident it can put a string of setbacks behind it.

Engineering firm Monadelphous Group has won a $200 million contract for work on Shell's Prelude floating liquefied natural gas project in the Browse Basin.

More than 30 Western Australian arts organisations are set to share in $29 million worth of state funding, with some organisations likely to secure up to six years worth of grants.

Former corporate lawyer Ian Cochrane has joined the board of Ausdrill as deputy chairman, adding to a suite of board positions on the private companies of some of Perth's wealthiest families.

NRW Holdings chairman Ian Burston has announced plans to step down, while also announcing a remuneration review that will include chief executive Julian Pemberton, whose annual pay is substantially higher than his peers.

A Perth jeweller has used the launch of her first men's collection to call on the mining industry to open its production lines to Western Australia's creative community.

Aspen Group's separately-owned holiday parks fund has backed rival suitor Discovery Holiday Parks' increased offer for the portfolio.

The Australian share market has closed higher as investors continued to gain confidence despite more weakness in the resources sector.

Iron ore producers, and the WA economy, need to prepare for more sluggish demand from China if the findings of a major investment bank are accurate.

Local builders Pindan and Pact Construction have won contracts with the state government, worth a combined $23.1 million.

Recently-listed IT company Cirrus Networks has won a contract to provide its services to aged care provider Bethanie for an undisclosed sum.

Some of the state's biggest home builders have joined a government panel to deliver design and construction work on the $560 million Social Housing Investment Package.

Woolworths shares have jumped amid speculation two global private equity giants may be considering a joint bid for the retail giant's Big W chain.

SPECIAL REPORT: Boutique beer is providing business opportunities outside of Perth's pubs, restaurants and bars.

Investors have welcomed news that Perth-based confectionery company Yowie Group has signed a licensing agreement with the firm behind the popular Angry Birds franchise, to manufacture an Angry Birds-themed candy for the US market.

SPECIAL REPORT: Perth's small bar scene is evolving into one of the nation's most vibrant, but red tape is returning as an issue despite a proliferation of venues.

Local contractor OTOC has won a contract to provide surveying services to a joint venture which is building a light rail route in Sydney, with the value of the deal undisclosed.

The Australian share market has opened lower.

Harold Mitchell slams Kidman ban

The Australian dollar is higher, getting support from expectations that the Reserve Bank won't be cutting the cash rate.

Oil prices are slightly higher, despite a market burdened by a persistent oversupply of crude.

Gold have turned lower, ending a two-day bounce up from the lowest level in nearly six years, on the firm US dollar and comments from a Federal Reserve policy maker who said the US central bank should "soon" be ready to raise interest rates.

Dialling back the ability for small bars to open will undermine the gains made by this very sensible law.

Major progress is being made at one of the flagship sites at Elizabeth Quay.

Live cattle exporter Wellard is set to list at $1.39 per share, launching a prospectus to raise close to $300 million to give the business a market capitalisation of almost $560 million.

Perth is projected to have seven of the nation's top 10 most-congested roads by 2031, and despite public displeasure, toll roads could be part of the solution.

Business confidence in Western Australia has improved for the first time in 12 months, according to the latest results of a Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA survey.

A hotel and a laboratory in Perth have been recognised as two of the best places to work in Australia, while two Western Australian workers have also been honoured for excelling during their training.