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WA has recorded one new coronavirus infection overnight. The state's active cases have fallen to 47. WA has received a further $4 million worth of PPE.

Perth-based IT services provider Empired has secured two contracts with Western Power to provide a range of digital services for at least five years.

Wesfarmers has accelerated a review into its underperforming Target business as coronavirus lockdown measures hammer sales and spell a likely earnings decline.

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The state has recorded one coronavirus death and two infections overnight. Roger Cook has urged Western Australians to only leave home for essential purposes. Scott Morrison says social distancing measures will not apply in classrooms.

Mineral Resources today said COVID-19 has had minimal impact on its mining operations but has downgraded its forecast iron ore shipments for the full financial year, due to weather conditions having affected its Koolyanobbing operations.

Graphite company First Graphene is planning to raise $6.2 million from a rights issue to expand its production facility in Henderson and increase marketing initiatives.

Western Areas says it remains on track to meet its full-year production guidance after reporting steady nickel production and sales over the March quarter along with a healthy financial position.

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Galileo Mining has received commitments to raise $5 million through a share placement, including from IGO, as it seeks to ramp-up exploration activities at its Fraser Range project in Western Australia.

Data demand in Western Australia has surged more than 50 per cent since the state government introduced broad social distancing measures, according to latest figures from NBN Co.

Western Australia marked its second day without any new COVID-19 cases, Health Minister Roger Cook said around a quarter of all deferred elective surgery may resume as of next week, and the federal government announced its intentions to stockpile $100 million of fuel.

Retail turnover surged by a monthly record of 8.2 per cent in March as consumers rushed to stockpile groceries and office supplies ahead of COVID-19 lockdowns.

Blackstone Minerals has appointed Hoirim Jung as non-executive director.

Roger Cook has revealed which procedures will be given priority when elective surgery resumes next week. WA has reported only one coronavirus case overnight. Regional WA will gain rapid virus testing that will produce results within an hour.

Kerman Contracting has secured works on a laboratory at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri mine site in the Pilbara under a new sub-contract with Scott Technology.

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is looking for businesses with the capability to manufacture or supply medical personal protective equipment.

Virgin Australia is declining to comment on media reports it will file for voluntary administration due to the coronavirus lockdowns.

Technology company K2fly has signed a three-year contract with Belgium-based Sibelco, which will use the company’s resource reporting software across 60 international sites.

Western Australia's coronavirus cases remain static at 545, a first for the state since February 21. Temporary restrictions on takeaway alcohol sales have been lifted. National cabinet to consider resumption of elective surgery tomorrow.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service could be used to evacuate coronavirus-infected Australians from remote communities during the pandemic.

Western Australia records six new cases and one death from COVID-19, NBN Co announces a $150 million relief package for internet providers during the pandemic, and Health Minister Roger Cook flags the need to locate asymptomatic cases in the community.

Engineering company Lycopodium has developed an electrically operated ventilator, to be used as emergency backup in the event of a shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Holland has been awarded a $3.2 million contract and construction, and maintenance company Enviro Infrastructure has won a $2.9 million contract from the Public Transport Authority of WA.

Georgiou Group has secured a contract by Ramsay Health Care to deliver Hollywood Private Hospital’s south block and administration upgrade.

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Australia's coronavirus restrictions will remain in place for four weeks. Health Minister Roger Cook has announced an expanded COVID-19 testing program in WA. The state has reported two new infections and an extra case from the Artania cruise ship.

The liquidator of Kimberley Diamonds, which was placed into administration in 2015, has announced the full return of money owed to around 125 former company employees.

Centurion has received a three-year contract extension to provide integrated logistics services for CITIC Pacific Mining’s Sino iron project in the Pilbara.

One of Western Australia's biggest employers, Crown Resorts, has stood down 95 per cent of its national workforce due to coronavirus restrictions affecting its casinos and hospitality venues in Perth and Melbourne.

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