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The Byford rail extension failed a cost benefit analysis and was not endorsed by Infrastructure Australia, but the federal and state governments will push ahead nonetheless.

In today's COVID-19 Wrap, Perth, Peel and South West regions prepare for life out of lockdown, the national cabinet meets to discuss hotel quarantine, and businesses compensated.

From 6pm tomorrow, several of WA’s COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted as part of the state’s transition out of the five-day lockdown, but masks will remain mandatory.

In today's COVID-19 Wrap, WA records its fourth day with no new locally acquired cases, State Disaster Council set to meet and the vaccine rollout on track for February.

An increase in many tertiary course fees is rekindling discussion over the comparative value of on-the-job learning and uni education.

In today's COVID-19 wrap, WA records its third day of no new locally-acquired cases, disease experts review their transmission theory and the Liberals slam the state's hotel quarantine system.

Property Council WA executive director Sandra Brewer explores build-to-rent apartments as one solution to the state's pressing residential rental shortage.

For the third consecutive day, Western Australia has not recorded any new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19.

In today's COVID-19 wrap, Western Australia has recorded no new local cases of COVID-19, the WA Liberal Party demands a 24-hour testing clinic and businesses seek clarity on lockdown rules.

Western Australia’s sudden descent into a five-day lockdown after the first local case of COVID in 10 months has proven problematic for the state’s hospitality and retail sector.

The NSW government has been the latest to place restrictions on travellers from Western Australia after Perth and the South West entered lockdown yesterday.

WA’s peak business body has backed the state government’s snap move for a five day lockdown, but the national retail industry association was less impressed.

Metropolitan Perth, Peel and the South West will enter a five day lockdown after 6pm tonight.

State development agency DevelopmentWA has filed plans to build a new $25 million marine engineering facility in Henderson for WA luxury yacht manufacturer SilverYachts.

Could WA’s next Canva be ready to take on the world? Some pointers on what to look for among the leading local hopefuls.

Lawyer Dan Mossenson, broadcaster Karl Langdon and Elevate Group managing director Shane Crommelin contributed to Spinifex Brewing Co’s recent $750,000 capital raising.

The royal commission and the pandemic have not stemmed the pipeline of aged care developments but they could have a lasting impact on how care is delivered.

This generation is expected to not only be the longest-living cohort but also the wealthiest and the most technology infused.

The report into alleged war crimes raises a series of corrective action recommendations all businesses should consider.

Melville councillor Matthew Woodall has beaten former parliamentarian Matt Taylor, and Sky News commentator Kristy McSweeney, to win local preselection as the Liberal candidate for Bateman.

Business News talks to two Western Australians about why they decided to dedicate their spare time to founding a charity and how they made it happen.

The pandemic has increased the usual tensions of year 12, and that’s before leavers settle on a tertiary course and institution.

In this video interview, commercial banker Gary McGrath discusses the challenges of 2020, the bright outlook for next year and the benefits of a morning bike ride.

The state government is looking for industry support to help fund and design a $500 million-plus large vessel dry berth at Henderson that would create hundreds of jobs over the next decade.

BGC Australia and Perron Group are among the businesses hoping to provide a sensory boost to the consumer experience.

WA arts organisations are engaging young professionals in philanthropy.

Australia must look to Japan and Indonesia in order to manage its relationship with China, writes Ross Taylor.

The Liberal Party WA should look to Canada if it wants to rebuild its standing, writes Mannkal Economic Education Foundation executive director Andrew Pickford.

In a year when many businesses were shedding staff and losing money, not for profit Cahoots doubled the size of its team and its revenue.

Integrated energy company UON has taken out the top prize at Business News's inaugural RISE Business Awards as the Western Australian Business of the Year.

Overexposed amid a collapsing iron ore price, Transmin embraced innovation, restructured, and diversified its offerings.

Site Sentry has won the award for Microbusiness of the Year at this year’s RISE Business Awards.