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Consumer confidence has dipped to its lowest level in more than a month despite an improvement in the unemployment rate.

The Australian share market has opened flat but mining stocks have recovered some losses after a rise in iron ore prices.

Maritime unions protested in Perth against federal government measures that make it easier for employers to hire overseas workers for offshore oil and gas projects.

The Australian dollar has recovered some ground following its dip below 90 US cents, helped along by some US dollar weakness.

Selling assets needs careful management and is much more than just an opportunity to fill the coffers.

Gold futures closed with a slight gain on Monday as some investors saw a bargain in the wake of recent declines, while platinum closed near a nine-month low as worries about demand weighed on investor interest.

US stocks have finished mixed as the tech-rich Nasdaq dropped more than one per cent following a cautious report on Tesla Motors.

Global oil prices have finished mixed after weak US and Chinese industrial data clouded the outlook for demand in the world's largest economies.

The Australian agribusiness industry received a boost today with a major deal signed with China for the establishment of a multi-billion dollar investment fund.

The share market has suffered its biggest one-day fall in five weeks as investors retreated from the major banks and some of the big miners.

Apartment buildings in Rivervale, North Perth, Burswood, Osborne Park, Victoria Park and Carine are among the latest multiple-dwelling projects set to be approved for construction, in a busy week f

Shareholders of Africa-focused Papillon Resources voted almost unanimously in favour of a $615 million takeover by Canadian-based B2Gold at a scheme meeting held this morning.

Affordable city office space is proving to be alluring for some suburban tenants.

The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia have reported the outlay of funding worth more than $6.5 million.

Investor interest in base metals stocks is rising, as iron ore process continue to slide south.

A joint venture between Viento Group and indigenous-owned Kimberley Pipelines has been awarded a $9.8 million pipeline construction works contract for the first stage of Fortescue Metals Group's North Star magnetite project in the Pilbara..

Troubled rare earths miner Lynas Corporation has cut talks over a restructure of a $249.7 million loan, meaning it will soon need to make a sizeable repayment.

The size of state and territory subsidies to the mining and resources sector has been dramatically overstated, according to a report released today prepared by Michael Schur of global firm Castalia Strategic Advisors.

With up to $17 trillion of resources investment likely to be needed by 2030, Western Australia has an opportunity to capitalise on its strengths as a resources sector hub, according to a report from the International Mining for Development Centre.

Australian house price rises are among the highest in the world, but a new report warns homes here could be overvalued.

Sundance Resources has appointed former Leighton Holdings chief executive officer Wal King as its new chairman, following the retirement of current chairman George Jones after the company's AGM in November.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has hit back at unions who have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the Gorgon project.

Iron ore miner and steelmaker Arrium is seeking to raise at least $754 million through the issue of new shares, to reduce debt amid falling prices for iron ore.

Residential sales in the north-west took a major hit for the year to June 30, as regional markets across the state delivered mixed results.

Subiaco-based explorer Aspire Mining has announced a $2.2 million placement to sophisticated investors for drilling at its Nuurstei coal project in northern Mongolia.

Global bank UBS has delivered a scathing assessment of the financial performance of rare earths producer Lynas Corporation.

The team behind successful North Perth small bar The Classroom has launched a crowd-funding campaign to develop a second venue in Northbridge.

POP philosophy enterprise The School of Life is tentatively considering Perth as its second permanent Australian centre, with a temporary school testing the local waters.

Obtaining a small bar liquor licence has become increasingly complicated and prompted some players to abandon plans to open new venues.

The Australian stock market is lower as news of a slowdown in Chinese industrial production and expectations the US Federal Reserve will lift interest rates weigh on investors.

Almost one in five Australians are living pay to pay, a National Australia Bank survey shows.

Wall Street stocks took a breather this week, finishing down from record levels despite solid US economic data and a successful products launch by Apple.