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In somewhat of a circular argument, WA’s skills shortage is hampering the availability of homes for the workers needed to boost housing stock.

Oil explorer Finder Energy completes book build for $15m IPO

The State Development Assessment Unit has received 2,057 public submissions for the $118 million Saracen Properties development, including 1,849 against.

Hancock Group has been cleared to proceed with its largest investment into the energy sector after the federal court approved its joint bid with POSCO to acquire Senex Energy.

Woodside hopes to make ethanol from carbon emissions through a deal with two US businesses, while BP recently signed Honeywell for green diesel technology at the old Kwinana refinery site.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray assess whether the federal government should cut fuel excise, and discuss calls for petrol price controls.

Neighbourhood chat app Nextdoor has defended its marketing strategy after Perth users claimed their personal details were being used without their knowledge.

Investors have enjoyed their best week on the Australian share market in more than 12 months, despite a US rate rise and war in Ukraine.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie nickel project has been granted major project status by the federal government amid a heightened period of activity for the commodity.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Scott Morrison's campaign visit, rising construction costs, SRG Global, unemployment, OBH and John Streicker.

Perth-based financial advisory firm PMM Group has mounted a $2.8 million legal claim against the company of Perth businessman Rodney Charles Carter over an alleged share sale gone wrong.

A two-storey house, including a basement and swimming pool, has been proposed at the former Taj on Swan site in Peppermint Grove.

A US company associated with Bill Beament and Nev Power is set to purchase Glencore’s CSA copper mine for $US1.1 billion ($A1.5 billion).

WA has recorded another 6,176 COVID cases overnight, as the state government begins the next phase of its free Rapid Antigen Test program.

The state’s peak planning body has backed the housing authority’s plan to build a $95 million affordable housing and arts precinct in Fremantle, featuring 277 residential dwellings.

A swing away from technology investments to the opportunities in natural resources could be good news for WA.

In a major speech two weeks out from the federal budget, Josh Frydenberg says the government will tackle the deficit while helping families with cost pressures.

Councils, industry bodies and former policymakers are divided on the merits of the state government’s plans to reform WA’s third tier of government.

Budget recovery to hit tax cap

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer gives an update on where the state government is at with two separate inquiries into Crown; one covering its operations, and the other its potential overseas suitor.

Wesfarmers is one step closer to completing its acquisition of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries after securing shareholder approval.

Scott Morrison says it was Mark McGowan who convinced him to back down in the battle over the state’s borders.

There was no gloom on the ASX despite the US rate rise decision, and the Australian market closed higher for the third day this week.

The state and federal governments have stumped up an extra $50 million to keep the Swan River Bridge project alive after the cost doubled.

Good Drinks Australia has signed a deal to distribute Magners Irish Cider, after the drink brand’s previous supplier Coca-Cola Europacific Partners left the alcohol business.

Civilised safeguards against tyranny in Europe are proving ineffective in light of Russia’s nuclear threats.

Former treasurer Mike Nahan is chairing a business that plans to manufacture cathode material in Kwinana.

Veris Australia has won work on the $2.7 billion M6 motorway works in Sydney in a contract it estimates will generate up to $8 million in revenue.

Giving circle Impact100 WA founding members Sophie Chamberlain and Simone Eley have been named in the Pro Bono Australia Impact 25 National Awards.

Prominent psychologist Tracy Westerman has mounted a lawsuit against Communities Minister Simone McGurk over allegations the minister made defamatory comments about her.

COVID WRAP: WA recorded 7,151 new COVID cases and one death overnight, as the state's peak building body called on the state government to end the vaccine mandate.

The state and federal governments have poured an extra $150 million into the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal to safeguard its projects as costs spike, with Multiplex to build the new ECU CBD campus.