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Western Australia has called for more of the state's GPs to be approved to administer COVID-19 vaccines as national figures show its trails other states in the rollout.

Mirvac’s $52.5 million eight-storey Burswood apartment complex, forming part of its 17-hectare Peninsula precinct, has received development approval.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens digs into how charities across WA are measuring outcomes.

Broad-based selling has continued for a second consecutive day on the ASX as fears of a US credit default and energy shortages in China add to economic uncertainty.

Mount Gibson Iron’s Shine project in the Mid West could become the fourth iron ore mine to halt operations this month after the company called a trading halt.

Marvel Gold’s graphite spinout is seeking to raise $22 million ahead of its ASX listing in November.

Nearly 1,000 businesses will be refunded a total of $800,000 after Optus was found to have charged them for landline services they didn’t use.

Three business figures are vying to be newcomers to Perth Racing’s board, amid the delivery of a report into cultural issues at the turf club.

Gaming’s changing to meet consumer demand as we spend more time at home.

Castillo Copper's shares were up more than 12 per cent this morning after the West Perth-based explorer announced the potential acquisition of two lithium projects.

Perth’s Lester Group has agreed to purchase a Butler retail precinct worth an estimated $50 million, from Adelaide’s Axiom Properties.

The consumer watchdog has warned Australian airports not to increase its charges for airlines in an attempt to recover lost income due to COVID shutdowns.

New research from the Mitchell Institute has found that Australia’s limited international student intake due to COVID-19 restrictions is bringing semesterly losses of at least $1 billion.

Workers and businesses will have lockdown support payments wound back once key vaccination coverage milestones are reached.

PM to end money for lockdowns

Australia's manufacturing sector has practically stalled, hit by supply chain disruptions and labour shortages not seen in decades.

BGC Australia has sold a property on Stirling Highway in Claremont, as it continues its divestment of land assets.

A Supreme Court ruling has shed new light on contractual disputes on the mammoth Gorgon gas project as Chevron and contractor CKJV fight over $400 million in disputed payments.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens surveys the arts industry to gather thoughts on a proposed film hub and studio earmarked for Victoria Quay.

Dalaroo Metals has had a strong finish to its first day of trading, closing up almost 50 per cent as the company gets ready to explore its Western Australian projects.

Australian shares had their steepest fall in the past six trading days amid expectations US authorities will soon start taking away economic stimulus.

Western Australia’s Eagle Mountain Mining and 92 Energy have each announced capital raisings and will use the proceeds to explore their North American projects.

Former London-based Western Australia agent general Mike Deeks has been appointed group managing director of unmanned underwater technologies company Blue Ocean Monitoring.

WA’s strong economy make it an outlier nationally, as eyes turn to an upcoming federal election.

Australia's competition watchdog says it needs new powers to curb Google's dominance in advertising technology that sells ads for sites such as YouTube.

The critical minerals sector will become the latest to receive a special concessional loan deal from the federal government, with $2 billion on the line.

NRW Holdings’ Primero Group has been contracted to build a lithium processing plant in the Northern Territory and a vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in Western Australia.

A plan to ease congestion along West Coast Highway could see an open trench or underground tunnel built near Scarborough’s $100 million beachfront redevelopment.

Western Australia’s Fleetwood has been subcontracted for work on a new 1,000-bed quarantine facility in Melbourne.

Whether bulk commodities or the finest in fresh produce and wine, Perth’s an important hub for our export connections with the world.

Wine exports to China have dropped by 74 per cent following the imposition of tariffs, but WA-based producers are developing new opportunities.

Business News spoke to three businesses about their decision to manufacture in Perth and the benefits it has brought to their operations.