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Western Australia records just five new cases of COVID-19 while the federal government announces relief for the country's exporters and media outlets.

Perth technology company Track’em has secured a new contract with Primero Group, which will use its cloud-based tracking technology for a major iron ore project in Western Australia.

Lynas Corp has applied to the Malaysian government for an exemption from some coronavirus-led curbs as reduced work levels drove an 18 per cent drop in the miner's third-quarter rare earths oxides output.

Perth-based surveilance company DTI Group has been awarded a contract by Alstom India to support the Sydney Metro Southwest rail project.

There have been 32 insolvency appointments to Western-Australian-incorporated companies in the last two weeks.

Our board moves wrap includes Julie Elliott, Robert Hines, James Sullivan, John Morrison, Victor Rajasooriar, Adrian Paul, Brian Talbot, Raymond van Hulst, Simon Whybrow, and Stephen Jones.

Only one new local COVID-19 case has been reported in WA. The state will maintain a hard border closure. New laws have been announced for residential tenancies.

Anova Metals has cut the pricing of its planned entitlement offer from 1 cent per share to 0.7 cents to reflect the downturn in equity markets.

Our board moves wrap includes Henry Kinstlinger, Mike Pitcher, Darryl Edwards, Trevor O'Connor, Susan Hunter, BiaoZhun Zhu, Benjamin Chow, Simon Mottram, Luis Azevedo, Aaron Bertolatti, Jason Bontempo, ZhiLiang Ou, Brett Lambert, Rob Tyson, John Stockley, and Chris van Wijk.

WA has reported 14 new infections, including two more healthcare workers in the Kimberley. Premier Mark McGowan has urged Western Australians to stay at home over Easter. Police will patrol Perth beaches over the long weekend.

Philip Haydn-Slater has stepped down as non-executive director of ADX Energy, as he is no longer residing in London.

The federal government’s $130 billion wage subsidy package clears its first hurdle, Western Australia records an additional 11 cases of COVID-19, and Premier Mark McGowan pledges millions to expand the state’s police force.

Dacian Gold has announced details of a partially underwritten capital raising priced at just 30 cents per share as it seeks to strengthen its balance sheet and rebuild its mining operations.

Emmerson Resources has appointed Paul Mason as company secretary, following the resignation of Trevor Verran.

WA has recorded two new coronavirus deaths. The federal government has announced a new mandatory code of conduct for landlords. Its $130 billion JobKeeper scheme is expected to pass parliament tomorrow.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate at 0.25 per cent and reaffirmed a 25 basis-point yield target on three-year Australian government bonds.

WA confirms seven new COVID-19 cases and records its fourth death. The Westin Perth hotel will be used to quarantine health care workers. WA gains $5.5 million in PPE equipment. New rules have been announced to help charities.

Steve Carolan, founder and non-executive director of CV Check, will be stepping down from the company at the end of May, in an effort to reduce costs and size of the board during t

Strandline Resources is on track to develop its first project in Tanzania after signing a $US26 million ($A43 million) finance facility agreement with an Africa-based lender.

Northern Star Resources has reported a confirmed COVID-19 case in its Alaskan operations, saying an employee tested positive while at home on rostered leave.

Our board moves wrap includes David Flanagan, Adam Sierakowski, Fei He, Zhe Xu, DeShao Chen, ZiMin Zhang, Mark Reid, Albert Cheok, Jeff Dowling, Mark Bennett, Grey Egerton-Warburton, Alan Cransberg, David Wheeler, and Justin Klintberg.

Australia has moved into the suppression phase of the coronavirus. There were 22 new infections in Western Australia, and 217 new cases across the country. Places of worship taking part in religious services over Easter will be considered "workplaces".

Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has maintained its full-year earnings guidance but will delay previously planned capital expenditure in an effort to preserve cash.

Our board moves wrap includes Loren King, Quinton Meyers, Don Carroll, Michael McAnearney, Clifford Einstein, Ian Boserio, John Jetter, Adam Lamond, Steve Harding, and Lisa Wynne.

WA's borders will officially close to the eastern states at midnight on Sunday. Confirmed COVID-19 cases have grown by eight in WA and 244 nationally. The federal government has announced a childcare service support program.

Our board moves wrap includes Steve Parsons, Michael Naylor, Mathew O'Hara, Oonagh Malone, Evan Cranston, Brian Thomas, Michael Hendriks, Mark Clements, Dale Hanna, Tim Slate, Dale Ginn, Eddie King, Don Carroll, David Coyne, Robert Ierace, and Mauro Piccini.

Health Minister Roger Cook said testing criteria for COVID-19 would expand as of tomorrow, 28 new cases in WA overnight; Premier Mark McGowan aired his grievances with the Artania cruise ship, and Andrew Forrest pledged $160 million towards procuring medical supplies and increasing testing in WA.

Online travel agency Webjet will raise $275 million and retailer Kathmandu Holdings will raise $201 million, to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses.

ICT company Data#3, ENGIE Services and five WA companies providing Aboriginal heritage and archaeological support services have been awarded contracts by the Public Transport Authority of WA.

Our daily board moves wrap includes Alexei Fedotov, Michael Naylor, Jamie Byrde, Keith Smith, Timothy Spencer, Carl Travaglini, Allan Trench, Wayne Spilsbury, and Trevor Tennant.

The state government has announced new deregulated COVID-19 testing laws and a $1 billion economic health system stimulus package, while Health Minister Roger Cook revealed nine new coronavirus cases.

Despite tough market conditions, two experienced Perth-based lawyers have today launched Mason Ledger, a full-service commercial law firm touting several major recruits from across the legal spectrum.