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Finbar has forecast a net profit of $8.4 million for the past financial year, representing an 18 per cent increase on the previous reporting period.

Shares in Fenix Resources hit an all-time high this week, ahead of today’s quarterly report showing strong growth in the iron ore miner‘s operating cash flow.

Chevron Australia has committed $3.45 million to Conservation Volunteers Australia over three years to support lower carbon projects.

The state’s Supreme Court has ruled the corruption watchdog should have to hand back documents it seized as part of a probe into allegations of misconduct by former MPs.

Scheduling issues with Australia’s next generation of subs poses a regional security risk.

Aboriginal businesses are hitting resistance when they chase work outside their own country.

Shares in uranium hopeful Berkeley Energia were smashed today, down 41 per cent after regulators knocked back a planned concentrate plant in Europe.

Perth’s first LEGO store is opening later this year as part of Karrinyup Shopping Centre's $800 million redevelopment.

Meal kit delivery provider HelloFresh wants to buy rival Youfoodz for $125 million as merger and acquisition activity continues on the share market.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has downplayed his role in securing faster Pfizer shipments for Australia.

A major union will ask the Fair Work Commission to guarantee fruit pickers earn minimum wage.

Plans for ‘world’s biggest’ renewable hub to be in WA

Two reports released last month provide glimpses into the prospects for our nation’s future prosperity, and how this is being affected by the pandemic.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jesinta Burton discusses the burgeoning housing crisis in regional WA.

Aerison has enjoyed a positive first day of trading as the engineering group affirmed its expectation to earn $130 million in revenue this past financial year.

Lithium company Liontown Resources is undertaking a $50 million capital raising, with the funds expected to help accelerate the progression of its Kathleen Valley project.

Two of the biggest miners on the ASX had whopping gains as investors lapped up China's decision to ease lending rules and ramp up economic activity.

A new report on the economic contribution of the resources sector has highlighted the largest winner by far is Perth, where most fly-in, fly-out workers live.

WestStar Industrial subsidiary SIMPEC has secured a $10 million contract at one of Australia’s first waste-to-energy facilities.

Caspin Resources has entered a trading halt while it completes a capital raising believed to be worth $9.7 million.

A Leederville-based property development manager and its managing director are facing legal action over allegedly failing to repay $2.1 million in loans.

Swoop’s acquisition frenzy has shown no sign of slowing down following its $6.7 million purchase of SA-based Beam Internet.

Shares in NRW Holdings closed up 12 per cent today after one of its clients exercised an option to buy back $81 million of equipment at a NSW coal mine.

The federal minister responsible for disability workers remains committed to making coronavirus vaccines compulsory for the sector.

Applications for home loans within Western Australia were up 62 per cent year on year for the first six months of 2021, according to the latest data from Bankwest.

Wesfarmers wants to buy Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, announcing today a $687 million offer for the business.

HBF will offer paid wellness leave for its 1,000-plus staff members to encourage them to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Murdoch Uni in crisis as regulator questions deficiencies

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt McKenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the City of Perth and the state government's differing views for a public swimming pool in East Perth.

Perth-based Velrada has been selected as Microsoft’s Australian growth partner of the year while Melbourne-based Engage Squared was the overall Australian partner of the year.

Shares have had their second week in the past three of losses on the ASX as investors fret that the coronavirus Delta variant may hamper economic recovery.

Western Australia is threatening to tighten restrictions for coronavirus-plagued NSW even further, including potentially reducing compassionate exemptions.