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A residential development site, primed for apartments, on the border of West Perth and Highgate has just hit the market, with selling agent Colliers International expecting a multi-million dollar r

The share market has closed lower as weaker iron ore and oil prices dragged on the resources sector, and the big banks also fell.

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The number of houses being sold across Australia has hit its highest level since the global financial crisis six years ago, despite a drop in sales in Western Australia.

The Publican Group has announced it's putting Nedlands restaurant and bar The Byrneleigh Hotel up for sale as it launches a diversification strategy.

Perth-based contractor OTOC has secured $10 million in funding to pursue its national expansion, through a 20-cent placement of 50 million shares.

Rural network provider Horizon Power has in part blamed a downturn in the economy for the company's decision to reduce its number of electrical linesmen by 28 per cent

The state opposition has pounced on apparent cracks in the alliance between the Liberals and Nationals after junior coalition party members crossed the floor on the issue of forced council mergers.

Freight operator Aurizon has received exclusive rights to develop the rail and port infrastructure for a major Pilbara iron ore project in which it is a partner.

Cardinal Resources has announced a $1.6 million placement and non-renounceable rights issue of options to raise funds for continued exploration of its West African mines.

Gold producer AngloGold Ashanti has announced plans to separate its South African assets from its international mining assets through London-listed NewCo, whilst contemplating a rights issue to raise $2.3 billion to fund the restructure and pay off debt.

A record jump in the number of people with jobs has surprised economists and sparked questions about the accuracy of the figures.

Perth minerals explorer Gunson Resources has agreed to acquire a 100 per cent interest in mineral sands firm Strandline Resources for $2.5 million, and will assume the name of its target as it expands its focus in offshore assets.

The Australian stock market has opened slightly higher after a strong showing on Wall Street overnight.

After four years of sliding profits, Myer boss Bernie Brookes hopes 2015 will be the year the department store turns its business around.

The Australian dollar has hit a six month low as the price of iron ore falls and the US dollar continues its rally.

Enthusiasm about Apple's latest product launches have propelled US stocks higher, with the tech-rich Nasdaq posting the largest gains of the three major indices.

World oil prices have dropped after OPEC trimmed its oil demand growth forecast and a US supply report showed surprisingly high inventories.

Gold futures gave up earlier gains, settling at a fresh three-month low on Wednesday as a stronger US dollar sapped investor appetite for the metal.

There may be some disquiet about the performance of the government (and Tony Abbott) in the first year in the coalition party room, but the PM isn't likely to give ground in the leadership stakes.

The Australian share market has closed lower in the wake of weak overseas leads and falling commodity prices.

Fremantle-based Carnegie Wave Energy says its $31 million Perth Wave Energy project is close to the commissioning stage after completing offshore preparations and testing its CETO technology.

Perth explorer Promesa says it will place up to 40 million shares at 2.5 cents per share to raise $1 million.

Over the last six months the Australian dollar had traded in a very narrow USD0.925 to USD0.945 range.

Perth civil engineering contractor Macmahon Holdings has secured a $317.5 million three-year funding facility, upsized from $280 million after the book-build closed oversubscribed.

The state government has moved to introduce legislation validating environmental approvals for 25 resources projects, including BHP Billiton's Jimblebar iron ore project and Macedon gas development, thrown into doubt by a review of the independent Environmental Protection Authority's conflict of interest procedures.

IMX Resources has sold its iron ore operations in South Australia to Perth-based Cu-River Mining for $3.68 million, shifting its focus solely on its Tanzanian projects.

Children's charity Variety WA has sold a Victoria Park office property leased to Optus for $950,000, in a deal brokered by CBRE.

A trio of heavyweight unions will present a petition to the Western Australian parliament, calling for an investigation into the use of local labour and suppliers at the Chevron-operated Gorgon gas project.

The unemployment rate is expected to ease from its 12-year high in August but could remain stuck around 6 per cent for some time.

Construction contractor Brierty has declared a fully franked special dividend of 8 cents per share, while resolving to raise up to $8.25 million through a 16.5 million share placement.

The Australian share market has opened lower following a sell-off on Wall Street.