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James Hayward has officially resigned from The Nationals WA this morning, just 24 hours after appearing in Perth Magistrates Court charged with child sex abuse.

APM is acquiring physiotherapy and home care business Lifecare for $68 million, a move the newly-listed company says will expand its allied health offering and national footprint.

3drops' 2018 cabernet franc has beat wines from around the world to be named the Best Red in Show at the Global Fine Wine Challenge.

Hydrogen industry developers in Queensland and Western Australia are set to benefit from a federal government-funded initiative.

Success at the Scarborough project for Woodside Petroleum hinges on an environmental battle, selling equity, and further offtake deals.

Fuel crisis threat to supply chain

A fresh approach to rooftop solar has helped Plico Energy light 380 households, and become the startup of the year.

In four decades, Doug Brooks has taken Brooks Hire Service from a small Wheatbelt-based operation to a thriving national business.

EK Services’ founder Bradley Kyne says one of his biggest trials was navigating his company’s rate of growth.

Western Australian Business of the Year winner Hera Engineering grew from a mission to deliver quality over quantity.

The West Australian Ballet has excelled during a turbulent period for the arts industry.

Staff retention and a commitment to a steady and sustainable growth path have secured DBM Vircon the award for this year’s medium-sized business of the year.

Hera Engineering, Mader Group, and the West Australian Ballet were among the eight winners of the 2021 RISE Business Awards.

Relationships have been Luke Mader’s key driver for success at his ASX-listed company.

In four years, the owners of Flower Box Home Fragrance have transformed their brand from a home-based startup to a nationally recognised candle, diffuser, and perfume retailer.

Perth business woman Megan Wynne attracted national headlines last month when she was hailed as Australia’s newest billionaire, yet recent disclosures by her company indicate that was never the case.

Deep Woods Estate, McHenry Hohnen, Vasse Felix and Voyager Estate have been named on Young Gun of Wine’s Top 50 Vineyard list for 2021.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray describes one exercise physiologist's quest for a GST exemption.

A proposed marina at Point Grey near Mandurah will not go ahead after the state government approved an amendment to the local planning scheme to stop the controversial development.

ASX investors are proving resilient to overseas gloom about earlier stimulus-tapering and Omicron after a second consecutive afternoon rally cut losses.

Global car rental giant Europcar has expanded its footprint in Western Australia after signing a long-term franchise agreement with Bassendean-based Aus Fleet Solutions Group.

Perth office occupancy has dropped two percentage points to 77 per cent in November while foot traffic has improved, recent data reveals.

The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the corporate regulator to overturn payments to insolvency experts Martin Jones and Andrew Smith.

Crown Resorts has told Blackstone to improve its offer if the private equity group is to take control of the casino operator.

Inglewood-based consultancy Reliance Finance is chasing property mogul Allen Caratti and his partner Tina Bazzo for almost $1 million over a loan allegedly issued more than seven years ago.

More than 30 business owners with a disability are preparing to take part in the Microenterprise Market at Belmont Forum tomorrow to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability.

International mining software company Datamine will combine two of its consulting businesses, Perth-based Snowden with new addition Optiro.

Iron ore miner Karara Mining has had a big win in its multi-million dollar dispute with DM Civil after a Supreme Court judge delivered a withering critique of the contractor’s legal strategy.

Subiaco property investment group Baron Vanilla Management has bought a Clarkson convenience centre for $35.5 million, in its third acquisition of 2021.

Dacian Gold has secured funds to continue with expanding its Mt Morgans operations in WA and fast-track exploration.

WA has secured five group stage matches in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, while Matildas games and knockout matches will be held in the eastern states and New Zealand.

Episode 5 of the Business News Future Perth podcast is now available, looking at ways in which Indigenous culture can be integrated and showcased in Western Australia.