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Prominent businessman Nev Power will have to wait another two weeks to find out whether he will serve jail time after pleading guilty to two counts of breaching the state’s COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Perth-based Harvest Technology Group has signed a partner deal with satellite communications company Inmarsat, adding to several other agreements with global companies.

An uncomfortable end to an otherwise good week has reminded ASX investors of the perils of a rising interest rate environment.

The state government has appointed four representatives to inform design and engage stakeholders on Western Australia’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act.

The Western Force has named engineering group Altrad Services as its new principal partner, with the four-year deal starting this Super Rugby season.

Carbon capture utilisation and storage technology is one of several moving parts in Australia’s low emissions future.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss industry assistance, FMG's renewable energy project, construction costs, lithium growth, commercial property and ports and transport.

A large area sown, an early start to planting and warm growing conditions were among the factors that led to the 2022 season’s hefty grain harvest.

Belmont-based NRW Holdings has announced a number of new contracts, including for work on the state government’s $140 million smart freeways project.

The number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases in Western Australia has climbed by 51 overnight, as an unvaccinated man in his 70s became the second person in WA to die of the virus.

Jarra Property has shored up its development pipeline by offloading some of its assets.

A Queensland doctor has launched legal action against Henderson boatbuilders LeisureCat Australia and its directors, seeking $1 million over a luxury vessel that he argues was both defective and ne

Australia’s competition regulator has given the all clear for Wesfarmers to acquire Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, a key condition needed to close the deal.

Proposed changes to the state’s local government laws currently out for public consultation are bizarre, flawed and in places incorrect, according to a former Labor MP.

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has warned federal politicians that raising the cash rate too soon could put expected lower unemployment at risk

Women still undervalued

The developer is seeking community input before submitting its plans for the vacant site.

West Perth-based Allup Silica is looking to take its four exploration projects to the ASX in March on the back of a $5 million capital raising.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens provides insight into how the businesses caring for WA's most vulnerable are steeling for a COVID-19 outbreak.

National Australia Bank pleased with first-quarter earnings while under-fire AMP gave investors more reason to believe this earnings season could be a good one.

Some may consider the Commonwealth Games have lost their appeal, but data from the past few games shows a substantial economic upside.

Perth business Western Plant Hire is expanding its mining services fleet, having partnered with heavy earthmoving equipment and services provider MacKellar Group.

NRW Holdings has mounted a $15 million legal claim against Nathan River Resources over works it claims it provided at the company's Roper Bar mine but was never paid for.

Latest figures from Northern Star have captured the first full reporting period since its mega merger with Saracen Minerals, with earnings up and production on track.

Fortescue Metals Group has committed $750,000 over three years to The Salvation Army, while New Town Toyota has been made title sponsor of the Walk for Women’s Cancer.

COVID WRAP: WA has recorded its highest number of local COVID cases since the start of the pandemic, as the state government unveils a $77 million support package.

Subiaco-based SRG Global has booked a five-year contract valued at $150 million for drill and blast services at SIMEC Mining’s iron ore operations.

Perth investor Stephen Dobson is suing former partner and Horizon Power chair Samantha Tough in pursuit of his half of the $2.7 million Mosman Park home the pair once shared.

Sportsbet has been hit with a record fine after continuing to send texts and emails to customers who had tried to unsubscribe from its communications.

Wealth manager AMP says that it has received interest from outside suitors in its AMP Capital business, as it handed down a full-year net loss.

Cryptocurrencies are struggling as inflation and interest rates worldwide start to rise.

Court backs contract jobs