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A big ransomware attack that blocked fuel supplies in the US and a partnership with US company Honeywell have delivered a boost for Perth startup Sapien Cyber.

Hundreds of affected businesses will gather next Friday for Pindan’s first creditors meeting since the construction giant's collapse, as administrators attempt to keep staff in work.

Local engineering and construction group Aerison is planning to list on the ASX next month, having lodged an IPO to raise $13.5 million.

A battle is brewing at one of the state’s largest cattle production companies, with Yeeda Group’s Fitzroy River Limited launching legal action against major shareholder Beachline.

Australian meat could soon be granted tariff-free entry to the United Kingdom under a major free trade deal, despite objections from British farmers.

Perth giving circle Meridian Global Foundation has partnered with not-for-profit Medical Oxygen for All to help $1.1 million in fundraising reach India.

Wangara business Dynamic Drill and Blast expects to add about $30 million to its full-year revenue, following the acquisition of fellow contractor Orlando Drilling.

BHP has produced first ore at its $4.7 billion South Flank mine, which features autonomous trucking, 40 per cent female employment and 15 per cent indigenous employment.

Place Development Australia, GPA and Sirona Capital have been selected as the preferred proponents to redevelop the Rottnest Island Lodge site.

Virgin Australia has "turned a corner" from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and is about to dramatically expand its operations, the airline's CEO says.

Unemployment fell slightly to 4.9 per cent in Western Australia, despite 15,000 people losing jobs in April.

Older Australians will be encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a new campaign to be launched within weeks.

Qantas boss Alan Joyce says Australia's vaccine rollout feels like it's moving slower than it should and higher rates of take up may allow borders to open by the end of the year.

There has been some notable progress for women in law, but they have come off a low base.

A local tech company has joined many others aiming to shake up the residential property sector.

Summit to fix workforce woes

Annual wage growth was 1.5 per cent as of March, at least half the rate the Reserve Bank needs to see to return inflation to normality.

Pindan's Singaporean owner wrote a letter to the group last year confirming it would support all Pindan companies to remain solvent until at least October 2021.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss WA Liberal leader David Honey's life and his vision for WA.

Investors sent shares to their biggest loss since February as analysts pondered whether the Australian market may be easing into a new phase.

The state government is in the process of investigating the fallout from the collapse of construction giant Pindan Group after three group companies were placed in administration.

MinterEllison, Pilbara Community Legal Service and pro bono lawyer Jon Redman were named winners at this year’s Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards.

There has been plenty of change during the past year in Perth’s legal fraternity, which is enjoying healthy trade.

St Patrick's Community Support Centre will receive $2.4 million to deliver accommodation and services to people experiencing homelessness in Mandurah and Rockingham.

Great Boulder Resources has secured $5.5 million from a share placement to fast-track exploration at its Side Well and Whiteheads gold projects.

Trust and communication are vital for business tie-ups with universities to succeed.

Perth’s Optus Stadium will host its first ever Ashes Test between Australia and England next year, as well as an ODI against New Zealand.

Scott Morrison has warned international travel and border restrictions will remain in place for some time, arguing Australia must play it safe in the fight against coronavirus.

Agrimin has signed a major offtake deal for its Mackay SOP project in the Pilbara, while mineral sands company Strandline Resources secured further sales from its Coburn development.

The directors of Pindan Group have told staff the company had little choice but to appoint external administrators amid revelations of more than $48 million in losses.

Where will dozens of departing members of state parliament find themselves in the months ahead?

Argentina's decision to ban all beef exports for 30 days, including those to China, is set to provide a new opportunity for Australian farmers.