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Julia Redwood says the local film sector should proceed with caution over a proposal to build a movie hub in Fremantle.

A survey of government backbenchers found 12 support the 2050 net-zero emissions target being pushed by the prime minister and his treasurer.

PM's hard sell on climate target

Future Institute of Australia is working to help Australia develop better leaders.

The state’s main power grid will likely face operational security issues by 2024, later than previously expected.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss Christian Porter's return to the backbench and his chances of winning re-election.

September is proving a miserly month for ASX investors, who had their third consecutive week of losses.

CIMIC Group’s engineering arm has been contracted by the state government to install a substation at the new Bellevue railcar depot.

The first of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial’s centrepiece exhibitions weaves together the disparate cultures of the Indian Ocean rim in ways that Craig McKeough finds profound.

Western Australia has closed out the past financial year in an even better position than expected.

The arts need to implement programs to remove barriers to access for young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, according to economist Michael Dockery.

Mustera Property Group has started building its $90 million Forbes project in Applecross, and has its sights on residential developments in North Fremantle and East Perth.

Vaccine mandates will apply to transport and freight workers travelling into Western Australia from high or extreme risk regions from late next month.

Cedar Woods Properties' $32.5 million proposed apartment complex in Subiaco is a step closer to getting the green light.

Uranium is in focus as the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels, and investment funds buy yellowcake.

Australia is sleepwalking into an aged care nightmare.

Premier Mark McGowan says a woman has tested positive for COVID-19 after unlawfully flying in from NSW, but there's no wider risk to the community.

Family-owned business Whittens is suing engineering company Mondium for allegedly failing to properly value and pay for work it completed at Rio Tinto’s Western Turner mine.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Dexus buying Jandakot, Raleigh Finlayson, Sandfire Resources, Quintis, Dallas Dempster, John Elliott, APM, iron ore and RemSense IPO.

The federal health minister says half of Australia's population has now been vaccinated against coronavirus.

The City of Subiaco has endorsed a new development plan outlining its future vision amid debate over what constitutes heritage

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has declared it is in Australia's interest to back global climate targets as he makes the economic case for a 2050 net zero emissions goal.

Australia and India expect to seal an interim trade agreement by the end of the year following a meeting on the sidelines of global Quad talks.

WA builders push back on mandatory jabs amid Melbourne riots

Australia has pledged to send 60 million coronavirus vaccine doses to countries across the Indo-Pacific region by the end of next year.

Workers at a major parcel delivery company are striking across the country, dealing another blow to Australia's overwhelmed postal system.

The state’s peak development assessment body has given True North Properties the green light to build a $27.4 million apartment building and offices in Tuart Hill.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray highlights how communication firms are fighting for staff in a tight labour market.

Applecross-based Crothers Construction has been selected by the state government to rebuild Lesmurdie Primary School.

Fortescue has appointed four new executives, including one from Vale and two for its green energy arm, days after two departures were revealed.

AMP Capital’s $150 million high-rise apartment complex has been given development approval.

Shares on the ASX had their biggest rise since August 2 following a global relief rally for the still-troubled property giant Evergrande.