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On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jesinta Burton discusses Sanur, the City of Subiaco the reopening of Hay Street.

The state’s health department has launched a review of protocols at all major regional hospitals, as Mark McGowan urges New South Wales to get its COVID-19 outbreak under control.

Australia's share market has topped its rivals across Asia and closed higher despite concerning coronavirus developments in locked-down Sydney.

Perth-based mining technology company Kinetic Logging Services has been sold for a bumper price of more than $150 million, with local investor Viburnum a big winner.

A local company hoping to roll out mass screening COVID-19 tests in airports has been picked for a $3 million federal manufacturing grant.

The head contractors for the state government’s troubled $1.86 billion Forrestfield Airport Link are suing engineering consultancy GHD, claiming it failed to prepare an adequate design concept.

A local startup is taking a fresh approach to mental health in the workplace.

Reserve Bank of Australia boss Philip Lowe wants the cash rate to be in a position to offer more fire power to tackle the next economic downturn.

Mineral Commodities (MRC) is facing its third lawsuit from former boss Mark Caruso, who claims he and his company Zurich Bay Holdings are owed a total of $2.2 million in entitlements.

Kalamazoo Resources was trading 10 per cent higher this morning, after announcing significant lithium potential identified at its DOM’s Hill gold and base metals project in the Pilbara.

Australia's health minister has raised hopes of receiving bigger than expected shipments of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines next month.

Increasing social stigmas could mean the end of beer and betting advertisements in sport.

Australia is sending Indonesia oxygen, ventilators and testing kits as the country responds to a surge in coronavirus cases.

Disability support workers will soon be forced to get vaccinated against coronavirus if they want to keep their jobs.

WA's public universities have largely maintained their position in the latest QS World University Rankings, despite what has been a difficult period for the nation’s higher education sector.

Allegations spur BHP to review job checks

A staff member at Geraldton Hospital is in quarantine after entering a lift that had been used by a coronavirus-infected ship crewman.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses the long list of aspiring miners emerging amid the latest iron ore boom.

Askari Metals has closed up 12 per cent on its first day of trading, as the company gets ready to explore a handful of copper and gold projects in WA and NSW.

Shares more than recouped Tuesday's losses on the ASX as investors turn to the US central bank for hints on when economic support may be eased.

The EPA has recommended the approval of BCI Minerals’ proposed $779 million Mardie salt and potash project in the Pilbara, subject to a suite of conditions.

The state government has committed further funding for its regional athletic development program, with the biggest grant given to the South West Academy of Sport.

A parliamentary inquiry into the sexual harassment of women in WA's mining industry will examine workplace culture and drug and alcohol policies.

Brookfield Properties is aiming to significantly scale back the use of single-use plastics at its Perth and Sydney locations in the coming year.

Tattarang’s $85 million Ningaloo Lighthouse eco-resort proposal will be subject to the highest possible level of assessment by the EPA.

Knowing your audience and bringing your best self are key to online engagement.

Australians living with a disability are being encouraged to use a new, national gateway aimed at connecting them with trusted information and services.

Momentum Wealth’s $18 million proposal to develop 62 apartments across two six-storey buildings in Shenton Park has been approved.

Seven Group Holdings’ hostile takeover of Boral is moving closer to success, after increasing its offer price and lifting its holding to 35 per cent.

Basil Zempilas has reaffirmed his support for the Perth City Deal after the state government lashed the city's councillors for voting against developing a public swimming pool at the WACA Ground.

Government funding for the capital needs of private schools remains a contentious issue.

Recovering from COVID-19 is shaping up to be a long haul for WA’s universities.