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Wesfarmers shareholders have delivered a mild rebuke to their board of directors, delivering a protest vote against a new share options scheme but supporting the company's remuneration report.

Allmine Group subsidiary Arccon has entered an agreement to acquire the remaining 50 per cent stake in Construction Industries Australia that it does not already own in an all-scrip offer worth $3

Nine Entertainment chief executive David Gyngell says he is focused on running the company and not on the pile of its debt that will soon require refinancing.

One of Australia's largest accounting firms is standing by its analysis of Labor's mining tax after Treasurer Wayne Swan rebuked it for distorting the public debate.

Fortescue Metals Group says the iron ore price has bottomed out for the moment and demand from Chinese steel mills remains high.

Perth-based nickel explorer Corazon Mining has announced a $4.3 million capital raising to fund drilling programs at its Lynn Lake nickel sulphide project in Canada.

Myer is closing stores and reducing floor space as it strives to generate as much as 10 per cent of its sales revenue online.

Brews from the north and a Subiaco steak sandwich were among the winners at the state's Australian Hotels Association Hotel and Hospitality awards this week.

Australian shares gained more than one per cent as markets focused on Italy and stronger commodity prices prompted local investors to buy mining stocks.

People acting as "lobbyists for hire" will be targeted by proposed legislation in Western Australia.

Former Ernst & Young managing partner Jeff Dowling has joined the Atlas Iron board as an independent non-executive director.

The coalition has switched tactics on the carbon tax, accusing the Australian Greens of seeking a second wave of climate action, including an end to coal-fired power.

Consumer sentiment has risen strongly in November, suggesting that last week's interest rate cut has had the desired effect, Westpac says.

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has warned the world is at risk of plunging into "uncertainty and financial instability" and has urged Asian economies to be on their guard.

The federal government's leading employment index rose for a third consecutive month in November after revisions to the series.

Insolvencies spiked in Australia in the September quarter as creditors got tough on debt recovery, fresh data from the corporate watchdog shows.

An Aboriginal corporation has been denied the opportunity to speak at Fortescue Metals Group's annual general meeting.

Queensland-based engineering firm Intelara has opened a Perth office, in response to rising demand for its services in Western Australia.

Andrew Forrest-chaired Poseidon Nickel has asked the state government to allow the explorer to re-start mining at the Mount Windarra project in Western Australia.

A one-time Labor heavyweight says the push to impose restrictions on poker machine use is indicative of the federal government's failings.

Qantas management is acting to secure the brand's future.

The effects of a strong resources sector are being felt throughout the economy – and it's not all good news.

The planned Minerals Resource Rent Tax has generated a lot of heated debate but remarkably little sensible analysis.

Better communicating the big-picture vision is a challenge for the resources sector.

China has always been adept at playing the long game.

A new cafe on Newcastle Street in the city is creating a niche with its painstakingly prepared food and service focus. Carolyn Herbert reports.

WESFARMERS will become the National Gallery of Australia's indigenous art partner from 2012, increasing its funding to $1.4 million.

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