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On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie weigh up the arguments for and against a sector-wide merger of WA's universities.

Iron ore miners Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group have announced new measures to reduce their environmental impact, including ‘greener’ locomotives.

Neville Owen has been appointed chair of trustees at St John of God Health Care, replacing Eva Skira.

Melbourne’s lockdowns have continued to impact Wilson Parking’s operations, with the Perth-founded business' revenue down 10 per cent to $849 million in the year to June.

A midweek relief rally downplaying the Omicron variant has ebbed on the ASX while optimists found hope that inflation has peaked in China.

Startup founders seeking hockey stick growth are in for a surprise.

Perth lithium aspirant Vulcan Energy has scored a binding offtake agreement with Volkswagen, marking its second deal with an automotive manufacturer.

A new taskforce to transform Perth’s southern industrial precinct into an advanced industries hub has selected former Tianqi Lithium boss Phil Thick as its industry advisor.

Western Australian companies OreCorp, Black Rock Mining and Peak Rare Earths will finalise agreements with the Tanzanian government this month to develop their projects.

A North Perth service station that has been in the same family for two generations has sold to South Australian petrol station chain On the Run for $3.25 million.

Western Australia-based land developer Peet has lodged plans to build a $20 million 11-storey apartment tower in Mosman Park.

ANZ Bank has agreed to a $25 million fine for failing to give customers their entitled benefits such as rate discounts across about 580,447 accounts.

Focus has told shareholders to take no action in response to an unsolicited takeover from Theta Gold, which is looking to win over investors mulling funding options for the long-dormant Coolgardie mine.

The final episode of the Business News Future Perth podcast is now available, looking at the future of the Western Australian economy.

Australia's competition regulator says it will not oppose Seven West Media's proposed acquisition of regional operator Prime Media.

A new Office of Disability will bridge the gap between the NDIS and providers and participants in WA.

Afterpay fees to hit consumers

YUCK Circus has created a dystopian landscape where survivors skip rope, scavengers suspend themselves mid-air, and worms breakdance – and Claire Coleman is hooked.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray goes through some of the highlights of Business News' latest executive salary survey.

A midweek rush of money to the ASX is under way as investors around the world bet the Omicron variant will not complicate the economic recovery.

Gold and base metals aspirant Orange Minerals made a subdued ASX debut, closing its first trading day up half a cent on its 20 cent IPO price.

The property arm of Andrew Forrest’s Tattarang has acquired Yallingup’s Cape Lodge, including the eight-acre private vineyard which exclusively produces the hotel’s premium wine.

While lower returns on equity have flowed through to WA’s top earners this year, the river has hardly run dry for the top end of town.

Shares in Perth-based debt recovery business Pioneer Credit received a boost on the news its customer performing arrangements had surpassed $400 million.

Artrage took a $10 million hit to its revenue in the 2021 financial year, due to reduced box office and drinks sales, as well as a 50 per cent decrease in sponsorship.

WA’s strong residential property market is expected to continue, with house prices predicted to increase a further 10 per cent into 2022, Real Estate of Institute Western Australia predicts.

’Tis the season for tech, with the annual West Tech Fest filling the calendar from December 6 to 10.

Oil and gas supplier Woodside will invest $US5 billion ($7 billion) in low carbon energy by 2030 while still benefitting from its recently-announced merger with BHP's petroleum business.

The cities of Stirling and Melville have become prime locales for new childcare centres this year, despite residents’ and councillors’ concerns about their impact on amenity and traffic congestion.

Accused child sex offender James Hayward will get to keep his seat and his parliamentary salary after making a brief appearance at Parliament House overnight.

Perth Mint’s Hayes leaves after blowout

Emerald Resources is proposing to acquire gold explorer Bullseye Mining in a $117 million scrip deal, granting the unlisted company some respite from its ongoing legal action.