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Australia's competition watchdog says it needs new powers to curb Google's dominance in advertising technology that sells ads for sites such as YouTube.

The critical minerals sector will become the latest to receive a special concessional loan deal from the federal government, with $2 billion on the line.

NRW Holdings’ Primero Group has been contracted to build a lithium processing plant in the Northern Territory and a vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in Western Australia.

A plan to ease congestion along West Coast Highway could see an open trench or underground tunnel built near Scarborough’s $100 million beachfront redevelopment.

Western Australia’s Fleetwood has been subcontracted for work on a new 1,000-bed quarantine facility in Melbourne.

Whether bulk commodities or the finest in fresh produce and wine, Perth’s an important hub for our export connections with the world.

Wine exports to China have dropped by 74 per cent following the imposition of tariffs, but WA-based producers are developing new opportunities.

Business News spoke to three businesses about their decision to manufacture in Perth and the benefits it has brought to their operations.

Julia Redwood says the local film sector should proceed with caution over a proposal to build a movie hub in Fremantle.

A survey of government backbenchers found 12 support the 2050 net-zero emissions target being pushed by the prime minister and his treasurer.

PM's hard sell on climate target

Future Institute of Australia is working to help Australia develop better leaders.

The state’s main power grid will likely face operational security issues by 2024, later than previously expected.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss Christian Porter's return to the backbench and his chances of winning re-election.

September is proving a miserly month for ASX investors, who had their third consecutive week of losses.

CIMIC Group’s engineering arm has been contracted by the state government to install a substation at the new Bellevue railcar depot.

The first of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial’s centrepiece exhibitions weaves together the disparate cultures of the Indian Ocean rim in ways that Craig McKeough finds profound.

Western Australia has closed out the past financial year in an even better position than expected.

The arts need to implement programs to remove barriers to access for young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, according to economist Michael Dockery.

Mustera Property Group has started building its $90 million Forbes project in Applecross, and has its sights on residential developments in North Fremantle and East Perth.

Vaccine mandates will apply to transport and freight workers travelling into Western Australia from high or extreme risk regions from late next month.

Cedar Woods Properties' $32.5 million proposed apartment complex in Subiaco is a step closer to getting the green light.

Uranium is in focus as the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels, and investment funds buy yellowcake.

Australia is sleepwalking into an aged care nightmare.

Premier Mark McGowan says a woman has tested positive for COVID-19 after unlawfully flying in from NSW, but there's no wider risk to the community.

Family-owned business Whittens is suing engineering company Mondium for allegedly failing to properly value and pay for work it completed at Rio Tinto’s Western Turner mine.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Dexus buying Jandakot, Raleigh Finlayson, Sandfire Resources, Quintis, Dallas Dempster, John Elliott, APM, iron ore and RemSense IPO.

The federal health minister says half of Australia's population has now been vaccinated against coronavirus.

The City of Subiaco has endorsed a new development plan outlining its future vision amid debate over what constitutes heritage

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has declared it is in Australia's interest to back global climate targets as he makes the economic case for a 2050 net zero emissions goal.

Australia and India expect to seal an interim trade agreement by the end of the year following a meeting on the sidelines of global Quad talks.

WA builders push back on mandatory jabs amid Melbourne riots