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Laws to allow offshore wind and other clean energy technologies to be built and operated have been introduced to parliament.

Billionaire Andrew Forrest says there are scams in offsetting carbon emissions and has defended Fortescue Metals Group for not doing so.

Big miners shun letter of demand on reopen

On today's episode of At Close of Business, editor Sean Cowan makes the case for further investment in professional women's sporting codes.

Romy Lawson is set to leave Murdoch University at the end of this year, just two months after she commenced as acting vice chancellor.

Wesfarmers-backed Covalent Lithium has signed a lease for its planned Kwinana refinery project with the state government.

The state opposition has criticised the government's plan to make elements of its temporary development pathway permanent, labelling it a move to sneak through planning laws.

Investors have recovered most of their early losses after Australia's economy staved off another coronavirus recession, but some wondered for how long.

Western Australian hospitality group Triple-1-Three has acquired the majority stake in North Fremantle live music venue Mojos Bar.

Growth in Western Australia’s domestic economy was the second lowest nationally in the June quarter, but state final demand was still 12 per cent larger than June quarter 2020.

Monadelphous’s partly owned subsidiary, Zenviron, has secured work on the Rye Park wind farm in regional NSW.

The Perth Mint has today launched its latest bullion program to an international audience of wholesale and retail distributors.

DevelopmentWA was running blind on foot traffic data at Yagan Square during two key periods in the precinct’s operation and demise, documents obtained under freedom of information suggest.

The state government announced it will employ another 170 graduate nurses in COVID-response roles, the same day new figures laid bare the strain on Perth's biggest hospitals.

Singaporean property developer Fragrance Group has purchased London Court for more than $28.3 million.

Western Australian company Volt Resources has secured $5.8 million to fast-track its batteries business.

Cost-effective virtual reality in the workplace is becoming … a reality.

Losses due to the pandemic have led to some upheaval in the sector.

The state government will have a chance to alleviate rising cost and wage pressure for small businesses in its upcoming budget.

Osborne Park-based Decmil Group has been contracted to build a bridge over BHP’s Yandi rail line and complete road restoration works in the Pilbara.

Scott Morrison has conceded opening Australia's internal borders will be up to state governments despite making Christmas a key goal.

Forrest trumps BHP nickel bid

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt McKenzie talks about looming pressures for WA's small businesses.

The corporate regulator has barred a Perth man from managing corporations over his alleged role in the failure of nine recruitment companies.

Shares have had the most consecutive months of gains in ASX 200 history after the last day of August ensured a streak of 11.

Australia has secured half a million doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines in a swap deal with Singapore to bolster the behind-schedule rollout.

Norup + Wilson has appointed Leederville-based PACT Construction to deliver its $110 million apartment project in Applecross, with construction to begin as early as next month.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit out at Mark McGowan over his reluctance to commit to national targets for reopening the country.

Clearer exceptions to the state’s onshore gas export ban, and finalised fracking rules, will help WA attract continued investment, the petroleum industry had said in a parliamentary inquiry submission.

Perth and its inhabitants would benefit from a more integrated transport network.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has confirmed the grand final will be held at Optus Stadium in Perth as Melbourne's lockdown continues.

Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines has responded to concerns about a potential reopening of state borders, saying the company can track, trace and test to manage a mine site outbreak.