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Only nine research funding applications from the state’s universities succeeded in the national round.

Announcement looms on compulsory vax for miners

The state’s environmental watchdog will ask the public whether it should assess a proposed five-star $100 million Margaret River resort.

Western Australians who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are being warned they will eventually face consequences amid "troubling" hesitancy in some areas.

Construction of the Byford Rail extension has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority, while it is not yet clear if an elevated rail option will proceed.

Creativity and innovation are increasingly driving competitive advantage in leading economies and organisations globally.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discuss why WA medical researchers are struggling to find grant funding.

A Commonwealth Bank share buyback helped produce a winning start to the week on the ASX, while troubled property giant Evergrande made a sale.

The board of Cirrus Networks has pleaded with its shareholders to reject what it described as a hostile takeover offer by Webcentral Group, calling on them to “stop the theft”.

A Joint Development Assessment Panel has approved Cedar Woods’ $32.5 million apartment development in Subiaco, flagged as a more affordable option for the area.

Two COVID-positive crew members from a ship docked at Fremantle have been transferred to hospital, as health authorities track down contacts of a diplomat and arrivals from Adelaide.

Jason Signmakers has become a national market leader after completing its fourth and largest acquisition.

Shares in FYI Resources have fallen sharply for the second day running after the Perth company announced details of a $US250 million joint venture with Alcoa of Australia.

Rio Tinto is planning to purchase some of its iron ore rail cars from local suppliers, in what would be a small but notable boost for WA manufacturing.

Strandline Resources has signed a seven-year agreement with Welshpool-based contractor Mine Site Construction Services to progress its $338 million Coburn mineral sands project.

Aged care nurses who stay in the sector will receive bonus payments in a federal government bid to boost the country's workforce.

Health authorities are keeping a close eye on an oil tanker docked in Fremantle after 12 of its 22 crew members tested positive for COVID-19.

Virtual Gaming Worlds shuns ASX, hits record profit

Operations at the Fortescue Metals Group Solomon Hub in the Pilbara are progressively resuming after a fatality yesterday.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the impact of proposals to insource WA ambulance services.

One million Western Australians have had two vaccine doses, while Premier Mark McGowan has said his policy on borders is unchanged.

The federal government’s ‘Blueprint for Trade & Investment with Indonesia’ was released late last week by Australia’s trade minister Dan Tehan.

Perth technology company HealthEngine has made a key change in its corporate structure, signalling it is moving closer to proceeding with a stockmarket float.

Investors had broad-based losses to end the week on the ASX as the market slumped for a fourth consecutive week.

Mount Gibson Iron is suspending operations at its Shine site due to falling iron ore prices and high shipping costs, making it the fourth miner to close in recent weeks.

BHP has commenced production at Australia’s first nickel sulphate plant after a protracted development phase that saw up-front costs more than double.

Accounting and advisory network BDO has confirmed it is moving from its Subiaco offices into the Perth CBD at the end of the year.

Investor and company director Tim Goyder, who leads two of WA's top 20 resources companies, has started winding back his public board roles, with Chalice Mining announcing Derek La Ferla as its new chair.

The widow of former CFC Group chief Marc Cardaci has been appointed executor of his estate, ending a four-year long court battle with her former brother-in-law.

There’s plenty of hope for hydrogen, but the sector needs to avoid playing into hype.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss house prices, mining fatalities, Scarborough tunnel, Joondalup Resort fight, RAC, major resources and new telco players.

Valmec shareholders have approved an acquisition by Altrad Australia in a $52 million deal announced in July.