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On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Sean Cowan makes the case for a sports museum in WA.

BHP has disclosed that its iron ore production costs are set for a big increase next year but will remain just below those of rival Rio Tinto.

OPINION: Nothing will change in WA's local government sector until it tackles widespread behavioural issues, writes Penny Taylor.

Former Crown Perth regulatory compliance manager Paul Hulme has told the Perth Casino Royal Commission ex-casino boss Barry Felstead knew about his relationship with the state’s chief casino officer.

Investors did not like what they read in BHP and CSL's full-year reports and caused a third consecutive day of losses for shares.

The owner of former Perth-based labour hire business Hi Ho Personnel has been found guilty of underpaying an international student working as a casual employee by more than $31,000.

Woodside Petroleum has swung back to a half-year profit a day after agreeing to acquire BHP's entire petroleum division in an all-stock deal.

Two projects in Perth's east are in the pipeline, with Komatsu starting work on a $6 million facility and Aurizon planning an $11.5 million development at its railyard.

Premier Mark McGowan has urged Western Australians still in New South Wales to return home, warning that the window could soon close.

New figures show real wage growth was going backwards even before the expected crunch to the economy from widespread virus lockdowns.

Renewable hydrogen will soon be blended into Perth’s gas network after the state government granted Atco $2 million for a project in Jandakot.

Whether in the stadiums or part of the spectator experience, technology played a big role at the Tokyo Games.

The federal government plans to begin construction on WA’s 1,000 bed, purpose-built quarantine facility as early as October, despite the location having not yet been finalised.

The state government has earmarked $11 million in the upcoming budget to support the passage of its Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation.

WA’s hotel development pipeline remains robust despite border closures and lockdowns hurting the state’s tourism industry.

A new chairperson and board changes preface a fresh era for Tourism WA.

Coles is continuing to see sales growth slow in the first few weeks of the current financial year as trading returns to normal levels and as lockdowns in major cities drag.

Australia will ramp up rescue flights from Afghanistan after its first successful journey extracted more than 20 people from the war-torn nation.

Edith Cowan University, the City of Joondalup, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA are among groups backing a newly established leadership program for Perth’s schoolgirls.

Find your mojo on jabs, miners tell PM

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy has confirmed it will back out of a Kimberley oil and gas venture.

Shares on the ASX have seen their biggest drop since June as rolling coronavirus lockdowns and a slowing Chinese economy force investors to reset growth expectations.

Cirrus Networks' board has continued to reject a takeover proposal made by Webcentral Group, which is now seeking to remove three directors of the local IT services firm.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Katie McDonald talks about momentum building for apartment developments.

BHP is reshaping its business and corporate structure, with the company selling its petroleum division, making a big investment in potash and ending its dual-listed structure.

Blackoak Capital Ventures has launched a $40 million investment fund targeting opportunities in the Specialist Disability Accommodation sector.

The state government will allocate $15.1 million in the 2021-22 budget to protect Western Australia’s primary industries from biosecurity risks.

The state government’s plan to clear 12 hectares of vegetation in Exmouth to realign Yardie Creek Road will be subject to the highest possible level of scrutiny by the EPA.

Woodside has confirmed plans to merge with BHP’s oil and gas business, with the new $40 billion entity to be led by Meg O’Neill.

Perth-based Myanmar Metals has agreed to sell its entire interest in a historical lead and silver mine, impacting the likelihood of a $66 million takeover deal.

Developing a hydrogen industry will be critical for WA’s economy if LNG fades, but there should be no illusion it will be simple.

Excellence in performance can’t easily be judged by simple measures.