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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.

Australia is set to trial home quarantine for fully vaccinated overseas arrivals who will still be required to spend 14 days in isolation.

The state government has announced a $41.5 million support package for the thousands of small businesses affected by last week’s four-day lockdown.

Engineering group DRA Global has had a quiet start to its first day of trading while predicting a strong first half for the calendar year.

Mark Beyer and Matt Mckenzie discuss Fortescue Metals Group, Ningaloo, Shark Bay, salt projects, Colliers International, Airport Link court battle, Aboriginal business, corporate finance and regional WA.

Decades of globalisation have damaged Australia’s manufacturing and engineering capabilities beyond repair.

Premier Investments' attempts to take control of Myer are not in shareholders' best interests unless they receive a premium.

ASX-listed Veris has agreed to purchase a 49 per cent stake in indigenous-owned land and construction surveying company Wumara Group.

Perenti has started early works on the Savannah nickel mine in WA after finalising a four-year agreement with project owner Panoramic Resources.

Real Asset Management has purchased two health centres for circa $17.5 million, adding to $150 million worth of medical properties transacted across Perth and Peel over the past 12 months.

Small businesses and Australians with home loans who are struggling through COVID-19 lockdowns can count on their banks to help them, says the Australian Banking Association.

The death of a 61-year-old Western Australian woman last month was likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has confirmed.

Australia will soon have access to up to one million doses of Pfizer vaccines per week, with supplies of the jab set to arrive earlier than planned.

After two decades at the helm of FORM, Lynda Dorrington is passing the baton to Tabitha McMullan.

Rio serves up 4-drink limit

The state’s economic regulator is working out how best to balance a need for storage on the electricity grid against concerns Western Power could gain an anti-competitive advantage.