World oil prices have tumbled as poor manufacturing data in China, the world's largest energy consumer, hammered the outlook for demand and shook market confidence.
Gold has gained per cent as the US dollar and global equities dropped on fresh signs of economic weakness in China and uncertainty over the timing of the Federal Reserve's first interest rate rise in nearly a decade.
Perth-based Wolf Minerals has passed another milestone at its Hemerdon tungsten and tin project in Devon, in southern England, with the plant producing its first tungsten concentrate.
Dwelling prices rose by an average of just 0.3 per cent in Australia's capital cities in August, with Perth being one of the poorer performers, with prices down by 1.3 per cent.
A UK-based institution has signed an agreement with TFS Corporation to invest in 208 hectares of new Indian sandalwood plantations in the Northern Territory, for an undisclosed sum.
Swan Taxis has launched an update for its app, which now allows customers to book a cab ride and make automatic cashless payments with the use of a credit card, similar to the service offered by competitor Uber.
Myer is looking to a Topshop-led overhaul to end years of weak sales growth in its department stores, and is asking investors for the cash to pay for it.
Nervous investors have sold down US stocks after surviving last week's turbulence, amid continued worries over the potential broader impact of China's slowdown.
Oil prices have surged as the US government lowered its domestic production estimate and OPEC said it was "ready to talk" to producers about multi-year low prices.
Gold has steadied, bouncing up from session lows as oil prices rallied and the US dollar fell, after bullion felt earlier pressure on indications the Federal Reserve may still raise interest rates this year, despite recent market turmoil.
The last day of the profit reporting season delivered a few surprises for Western Australia-based mining services companies, with NRW Holdings incurring a bigger-than-expected loss, VDM Group shrinking at a rapid rate, Swick Mining Services showing some promise, and Resource Development Group staying in the black.
Warrington Property Group has unveiled the biggest completed transaction in Perth's commercial property market this year, buying the Australian Taxation Office building in Northbridge for $101 mill
The proposed TransPacific Partnership trade agreement would have a major role to play in the development of Western Australia's post-mining boom economy, according to foreign relations expert Gordo
Port Hedland investors and developers are proving to be resilient and opportunistic, but it remains to be seen how the Pilbara town will successfully diversify from its resources-reliant economy.
Property developer and construction contractor Diploma Group has incurred a loss for the year to June 30, reflecting a gross loss on its operating activities rather than write-downs.
The Australian share market has closed 1 per cent lower as investors fretted over the possibility the US Federal Reserve could soon raise interest rates.
Shares in local diversified contractor Brierty slumped after it flagged a $6 million hit to its profit result on the back of a cost blowout on a Mains Road WA project.
Nedlands-based investment manager Viburnum has acquired oil and gas diving contractor Cal Dive International Australia, in partnership with Houston company SCF Partners.
