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Western Australia will start banning single-use plastics within three years, while more households will transition to the FOGO three-bin system in 2020-21, the state government has announced.

Ben Small has won a Liberal Party preselection to fill the senate casual vacancy created by the resignation of Mathias Cormann, while a challenge to government whip Dean Smith fell desperately short.

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Family-owned CFC Group, which has interests in Centurion and Birchmead Property Group, has grown its revenue to $651 million over the financial year.

Perth-based Lucapa Diamond Company has raised funds to expand the processing capacity at its Mothae kimberlite mine in southern Africa by 45 per cent.

Perth-based Red Sky Energy is raising $4 million to purchase Beach Energy's stake in the Killanoola oilfield, in South Australia's Otway Basin.

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Andrew Forrest's Harvest Road has appointed former Mrs Mac's pies boss Paul Slaughter to lead the agribusiness group as it plans for expansion.

Sydney-based Mechanical Project Services has secured the contract to install solar panels at 30 Western Australian schools, as part of a $5 million state government project.

The state government has released a new planning policy that places the onus on developers to provide telecommunications infrastructure.

Six local government bodies have partnered on a proof-of-concept plan to better connect Fremantle and Murdoch, encouraging greater use of public transport.

Telstra has championed the impact of its $290 million effort to provide coverage to regional Australia, one day after building its 700th tower in WA's Mid West.

MCS Services will provide security services to Raine Square until 2023 as part of a $5 million contract renewal at the Charter Hall-owned property.

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Former BAC Enterprises director Mark Armstrong has pleaded guilty to submitting a false statement to Australia's corporate watchdog in relation to business liabilities.

Argentina-focused Pathfinder Resources had a soft start to its first day of trading, with its shares closing down 7.5 per cent from its IPO price.

Australian Potash has secured further funding for its proposed Lake Wells development in Western Australia.

Murray Engineering has partnered with national company Siemens to provide electric vehicle charging stations for mining operations.

South Pacific Laundry will no longer proceed with its contested acquisition of Spotless Laundries.

Western Australia's Kleenheat has secured three years' worth of gas from Santos under a new supply agreement.

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Tyre recycler Pearl Global is raising $6.5 million to expand its Queensland processing facility and provide working capital, after announcing a $9.2 million loss on Monday.

The Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia completed its final production today, after operating for more than 30 years.

The number of loans for home construction nationwide set a new record during September, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data.

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Perth-based Marvel Gold has received commitments to raise $5.7 million from a share placement, with the proceeds to go towards its gold projects in Mali.

Australian rock lobster exporters say business is returning to normal in China, following earlier reports of delays caused by a new inspection process.

Henderson-based engineering services company Orontide Group has added new capabilities with the acquisition of recently established business Hydrocarbon Solutions.

Bonfire and Living Online have been recognised as the best marketing agencies of the year at two separate award ceremonies.

Western Australia will reopen its borders to all states and territories from November 14, but some restrictions will remain for people from NSW and Victoria.

BP Australia is ceasing fuel production at its Kwinana refinery and will convert it into an import terminal, resulting in hundreds of job losses.

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