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Australia's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest in almost five decades with more positions open than jobseekers to fill them.

A former partner at major Perth law firm Jackson McDonald is suing all 14 of its board members over allegations she was prematurely booted and stripped of her entitlements.

Qantas' $614 million takeover of resources sector charter flights provider Alliance Airlines could be heading into turbulence.

Amid "an almost unparalleled year" for energy markets, Origin Energy has posted a loss of $1.429 billion, reflecting a $2.196 billion impairment charge.

Local government reform is finally on track in WA, but some observers remain unconvinced what’s on offer is bold enough.

UUV Aquabotix will go ahead with a reverse takeover of emerging consumer fintech One Click Life after a successful fund raising effort that resulted in the maximum $5.5 million being accepted after oversubscriptions.

Seven West Media joins News Corp, Tripp for WA TAB play

The state’s forestry body and Minister Dave Kelly are at loggerheads over compensation for the axed industry, with conflicting claims over consultation and demands to return to the negotiating table.

Strong leasing activity in the industrial space was linked to its 41.9 per cent profit increase.

The local share market has closed higher for a third day, with gains for consumer companies and BHP outweighing losses by CSL and CBA trading ex-dividend.

Carnarvon Energy shares fell sharply after the explorer and joint venture partner Santos put a final investment decision for a significant WA oil development on ice.

Acting Chinese Consul General in Perth Fengzhong Wang weighs in on China-Taiwan relations.

Chalice Mining has appointed Jo Gaines as an independent non-executive director, effective immediately.

M8 Sustainable has failed to raise the minimum $8 million it needed to complete its entitlement offer and pay its debts, throwing its capacity to operate as a going concern into doubt.

Wages increased 2.7 per cent in WA in the year to June, far below the rate of inflation.

Tim Goyder-backed explorer DevEx Resources has raised $17.2 million to bankroll an expanded drilling programme at its Nabarlek uranium project in the Northern Territory.

Private company Heytesbury has cleared its first hurdle in an $8.5 million plan to modernise and expand the heritage-listed Margaret River Hotel, receiving the backing of the local council.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell offers some insights gained from speaking to apartment developers for her latest feature article.

The McGowan government has committed $10 million to a renewable hydrogen fuel project being driven by Woodside Energy's H2 Perth.

Premier Mark McGowan has been forced to defend his decision to attend a lavish Penfolds Grange wine tasting dinner at the Peppermint Grove mansion of millionaire property developer Nigel Satterley.

Balcatta-based civil contractor RJV has acquired competitor Buckby Contracting in a deal set to further strengthen the company’s position in the Western Australian market.

Mining industry veteran Ian Burston, who held numerous executive and board roles in Western Australia across five decades and received multiple awards, has died aged 87.

The Town of Victoria Park council has backed Mirvac's bid to increase the height limit placed on one of its Burswood peninsula lots by 29 storeys.

Parliamentarians are questioning the governor-general's role in Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five additional portfolios while he was prime minister.

Apartment developers are facing increasing costs amid tightening margins and constrained supply.

In Europe and parts of the US, opposition to gas as a halfway energy source on the road to renewables is shifting.

WA businesses plan to lift their salary budgets by 24 per cent to compete for talent and respond to inflation, according to a survey by professional services recruiter Robert Half.

Blood products and vaccines supplier CSL has reported a six per cent fall in annual profit and is tipping a slightly better earnings performance in 2022/23.

Plibersek weighs Burrup fertiliser plant fate

A redesign of the Karrinyup West apartments did little to sway Stirling councillors who stood firm in their opposition to the $390 million development.

The ASX200 has risen 0.6 per cent to close at its best level since June 8, following a record year for mining giant BHP.

BHP’s petroleum boss Geraldine Slattery will lead the company’s Australian operations, replacing Edgar Basto who will become the company’s first chief operating officer.