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In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray discusses how WA's universities are managing the financial impact of COVID-19.

Ozz Resources has become the latest explorer to list on the ASX, with its search for gold to begin this month using some of the proceeds from its $5 million IPO.

Sales of MG cars have rocketed higher this year, pushing the famous marque into the state’s top 10, though the Chinese manufacturer is very different from the MG of old.

Dredging for a solar salt operation at Shark Bay has won environmental approval, while the Gascoyne Gateway port near Exmouth will go to a public review.

Coert Du Plessis has been promoted to chief executive of MaxMine, one year after he joined the mining services business as chief operating officer.

Whacking cheap imported goods with GST was meant to give local businesses a fairer crack at online shoppers, and a review will check whether it's working.

Growing trade diversity will benefit Australia’s primary producers.

Restrictions imposed following last week’s lockdown are expected to be further eased from midnight, as the government grapples with an evolving situation involving a ship off Geraldton.

Mining company Mineral Commodities has secured funds through a share placement and rights issue to continue exploration and complete plant upgrades in South Africa.

The state government has announced $9.2 million in initiatives aimed at re-engaging out-of-contract apprentices and addressing the state’s worsening skills shortage.

WA dairy company Brownes has been hit with two infringements after failing to comply with a code that requires it to disclose the details of milk supply agreements.

The local Colliers International office will sever its ties with the multinational, as its franchise agreement comes to an end and a company-owned Perth operation is set to launch.

Casinos and gaming group Crown Resorts expects to post a full-year loss for 2021 after being significantly impacted by coronavirus-related lockdowns and restrictions.

Money is seeking a safer home as the threat of inflation looms.

Australia's biggest and busiest airport has received a surprise takeover offer after its market value was dented in the past year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

House building approvals dropped by more than 10 per cent in May, retreating from the record high posted a month earlier.

Forrest joins billionaires’ venture fund

Investors are looking to a key Reserve Bank meeting and US earnings reports next week after shares defied a lockdown-plagued week across Australia.

ASX-listed MOQ is building its Western Australian presence through the acquisition of local IT business Dienst Consulting.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Covid lockdown, house prices, resources strength, job vacancies, federal ministry, Wildcats sale, Mark Barnaba, Julian Wright, and manufacturing expansion.

State government-owned Western Power was negligent and is partly liable for the January 2014 Perth Hills bushfire, a Court of Appeal decision found today.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss support for WA's businesses during lockdowns, and the federal vaccine rollout.

There’s plenty of price push and pull ahead as energy transition proceeds.

Aspiring producer AVZ Minerals has lifted its stake in the Manono lithium and tin project after securing $40 million from investors.

Premier Mark McGowan has announced that the lockdown will be lifted from midnight tonight, despite the state recording one new local case overnight.

A claim by Julian Wright for one third of his family’s multi-billion dollar fortune has failed, in large part because of a $70 million deal struck 13 years ago.

Singapore-based RCMA Group has secured environmental approval for an oil exploration well in Beekeepers Nature Reserve near Dongara.

Sanur will be required to comply with an order from the City of Subiaco to stabilise its buildings and facilitate the reopening of Hay Street.

Lasting progress on social issues can only be achieved by leaders who are willing to have honest and tough conversations.

A mining company with a major copper-zinc asset in Western Australia has listed on the ASX after raising $528 million.

Western Australian construction company Doric has signed a $285 million contract with the Department of Defence for the proposed refurbishment of Irwin Barracks.

Chevron will proceed with the $US4 billion Jansz-Io subsea compression project to supply the Gorgon facility, while Woodside recently secured JDAP approval for Pluto Train 2.