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The foundation behind Subiaco’s Regal Theatre has expressed its dismay at revelations the unrelated entity managing the theatre may have lost $1.2 million in two alleged investment scams.

The AFL may be (almost) a national competition, but clubs outside Victoria are still missing out.

ASX-listed Imdex is acquiring mining software from Californian business DataCloud for $20 million in cash and shares.

Australia's third COVID-19 wave has hit another case high as experts warn hospitals must be prepared to cope with reopening plans.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the state budget, including iron ore royalties, new infrastructure priorities, debt and tax reform, labour shortages and border restrictions, mining technology, Perdaman, logging and Smiths Beach.

Two directors have been added to the board of CZR Resources following last week’s walkout which involved chairman David Flanagan.

Australian health officials will be keeping close tabs on the results of a trial which combines the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine.

Santos and Oil Search have struck an agreement to merge their businesses through an all-scrip deal worth $21 billion.

Western Australians will be waiting to reap the full benefits of the massive surge in royalty revenue, with Premier Mark McGowan saying today he wanted a lasting impact.

WA Liberals must learn from federal Labor’s experience.

Local property funds are casting their investment nets wide, as they seek to navigate increased competition for traditional assets.

Perth confidence more vital than interstate

The prime minister has denied failing to secure a Pfizer vaccine deal soon enough after revelations about the negotiations sparked a barrage of criticism.

Scott Morrison says the premier of Western Australia is "underselling" the commitment of his people to get vaccinated.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer offers his thoughts on the state budget.

Construction of Busselton’s $38 million Performing Arts and Convention Centre will go ahead, despite concerns about the cost.

BUDGET: When Australia suffered through its first major pandemic lockdown last year, Western Australians supported other states to the tune of more than $21 billion.

Shares had their steepest fall since February on the Australian market as overseas economic concerns nullified plans to ease local lockdowns.

DXN has secured $5.6 million in equity and debt, which will in part be used to purchase a data centre in Darwin.

Crown Resorts shelled out almost $10 million in payouts to three of its most senior executives when they left the embattled casino business, according to its latest report.

BUDGET: An iron ore windfall and a world-beating economy have meant state revenue will smash expectations by $6.7 billion, with spending prioritised in health, housing and climate action.

BUDGET: Last year’s boom in iron ore prices underpinned a massive surge in WA government revenue but the good times are coming to an end, with treasury assuming prices will fall sharply.

BUDGET: The state government has deferred 16 infrastructure projects to take heat out of the construction industry while setting aside funds for a new desalination plant and port at Kwinana.

BUDGET: The state government’s 140,000 strong workforce can expect a pay bonus next year following a decision to bring forward a review of the public sector wages policy.

BUDGET: COVID-19 has become endemic in this year’s state budget, with a potential outbreak hanging bleakly over the state’s economic and fiscal outlook.

Galena Mining has finalised contracts with GR Engineering Services and Byrnecut in relation to its $170 million Abra base metals project near Newman.

The AFL will for the first time release 10,000 grand final tickets to the general public, with prices starting from $185 each.

Three payments providers will be allowed to merge despite concerns charges for electronic transactions could later rise.

Australians stranded overseas have been offered hope of returning this year to quarantine in homes.

WA’s mining industry is renowned for its technical innovations, but key industry players believe far more could be achieved.

A cashed-up Western Australian government faces spending pressures across the board as Premier Mark McGowan prepares to deliver a record budget surplus.

WorkPac’s $20m convertible note reveals IPO prospects