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Wormall Civil has been hit with a $95,000 fine after a young worker sustained serious injuries in a workplace incident in 2018.

Qantas Airways boss Alan Joyce had a pay rise to almost $2 million in the past financial year, while thousands of staff were cut due to the effect of COVID-19.

WA is ideally placed to secure reliable renewable energy from offshore wind farms.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss submarines, iron ore, Dale Alcock, Canva, KPMG, the WA economy, Busselton, energy and the future of coal.

Western Australia’s wine exports to Europe are set for a major boost after a supply deal to ship 70,000 litres to Sweden.

A faster-than-expected fall in iron ore prices, which are half their peak levels, has led to a big sell-off of mining stocks and raised doubts about the government’s budget outlook.

The City of Joondalup council has formally endorsed the state government’s plan to build a new $65 million mental health hub as part of the Joondalup Health Campus expansion.

Australia has hit back at China's claims a nuclear-powered submarine deal risks undermining regional peace and makes the country a war target.

A lack of spring rain and recent frost events are likely to reduce final grain crop tonnage in the state, but a record-breaking harvest is still within reach.

Decmil Group has won a contract from the Victorian government to complete road upgrades at the coastal town of Barwon Heads.

Australia Post has confirmed PS Structures as lead contractor to build its new parcel centre in Welshpool, which is expected to speed up delivery times amid an online shopping surge.

Ox Rabbit has recently expanded to Melbourne to sell its baked goods on the east coast.

Fully vaccinated returning travellers and air crew will be able to quarantine at home in NSW as part of a national push to replace reliance on repurposed hotels.

Shock and ore in FMG boss exodus

The ATO has issued a further tax bill to Rio Tinto in relation to the mining giant’s interest deductions on a loan it took out in 2015.

Spinifex Brewing Co has completed one of the largest crowdfunding campaigns undertaken by a craft brewery in Australia and raised $2 million through Equitise.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, managing editor Sean Cowan offers his thoughts on this morning's mad rush to buy AFL Grand Final tickets.

State government payments to electricity producer Synergy are nearly four times higher than expected just two years ago, with $395 million planned this financial year.

Investors have enjoyed their biggest gains on the ASX since early August despite signs unemployed Australians are giving up looking for work due to lockdowns.

Kalium Lakes is in the race to become Australia’s first sulphate of potash producer, with construction of its Beyondie project nearing completion.

Western Australia has outperformed the rest of the country on employment growth and population growth, new data released today shows.

The City of Stirling has pushed for AMP Capital’s $150 million Karrinyup apartment proposal to be refused, arguing the three towers constituted an overdevelopment of the site.

Premier Mark McGowan has lashed the federal government for ignoring WA's shipbuilding capability after it confirmed full-cycle docking would remain in Adelaide.

Pitch events may make for great theatre or TV, but perhaps they’re not the best way to assess a startup’s true potential.

WAAPA’s third year students show plenty of potential in Humphrey Bower’s take on Julius Caeser, writes Rita Clarke.

Wesfarmers looks like it may have sealed a takeover of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) after an increased offer for all shares.

Retail giant Myer has returned to full-year profit and the turnaround may ease pressure on its embattled board members.

Pilbara Minerals has awarded a $70 million contract extension to mining services company MACA and added Miriam Stanborough to the board as a non-executive director.

Telstra has announced a three-year strategy to expand its 5G coverage and capitalise on major shifts in how its customers live and work.

Local craft brewers are taking their products offshore.

Australia is set to build nuclear-powered submarines as part of a security pact with the US and the UK, although full-cycle docking is set to remain in Adelaide.

Explorers poised for ‘elongated boom’