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Improving pay for Australia’s early childhood education and childcare workers will be among the sectors’ highest priorities over the next three years, according to an independent, 10-year strategy for building a sustainable workforce for the industry.

‘Best ever’ platinum discovery

Fortescue will unveil a potential aviation fuel supply deal within days, as chair Andrew Forrest defended his ambitious green hydrogen plans at the company's annual meeting on Tuesday.

Perth-based property fund manager Quadrant Investments has added a Bassendean industrial complex to its portfolio, leased to WA building giant ABN Group.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell details what's next for Ascot Capital following its recent spate of divestments.

Realside Financial Group has launched another property fund via its investment management platform Ovest Industrial, capitalising on demand for industrial assets.

The long-awaited redevelopment of Westfield Booragoon appears to be back on the agenda, after an application for a $500 million expansion of the centre was made public this afternoon.

A booming NAB profit could not inspire investors to raise an Australian market which failed to follow the lead of its record high US peers.

Newcrest Mining is set to acquire Canadian goldminer Pretium Resources in a cash-and-scrip deal valued at about $3.7 billion.

International arrivals to Western Australia will double to 530 per week from next Saturday, as the state reaches a 70 per cent double dose COVID-19 vaccination rate.

Limitless WA: Human capital has been key for Perth-based 3D data business Pointerra taking its products into overseas markets.

Shares in Chalice Mining were up 28.5 per cent today after the company reported its Gonneville deposit would be one of the largest nickel discoveries in decades, and a substantial platinum group elements find.

Crises cause strikes as much as strikes cause crises, adding to social and economic costs.

Vulcan Energy Resources has won a Federal Court bid to temporarily prevent the republication of a report criticising the ASX-listed company.

Australian Terminal Operations Management will take over operations of the BP Kwinana oil terminal, with 60 redundancies expected.

FRP Capital’s $22 million Yanchep Central expansion plan is set to get the green light from the development assessment panel after receiving the backing of the City of Wanneroo.

Scott Morrison won't subsidise electric cars or implement emissions standards in his plan to get 1.7 million cleaner vehicles on roads this decade.

Seven West Media trimmed net debts by 40 per cent, flagged ratings growth and booked a $318 million profit during FY21 but has held out on paying a dividend to shareholders.

National Australia Bank has posted a nearly 80 per cent rise in full-year earnings thanks to gains in the home loans market and a steady performance at its business banking unit.

The man behind operations at Minderoo Foundation and Tattarang shares with Business News what it’s like to lead transformation in the Forrest family’s business empire.

WA border plan risks harming its economy: PM

UK-based SLR Consulting has substantially expanded its presence in Western Australia by purchasing local business 360 Environmental.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie explores future challenges for WA's exports industries and details the state's biggest overseas traders.

Westgold Resources has proposed to develop a third mine in WA following its failed attempt to acquire Gascoyne Resources’ Dalgaranga operation in the Mid West.

WA business will be heartened to hear that WA premier Mark McGowan will in early 2022 head-off to Asia with the objective to restore WA's status as a trustworthy and quality trading partner.

A string of mergers and acquisitions involving major players on the Australian market proved talking points at the start of the trading week.

Crawley-based Artrya has been shortlisted as a preferred supplier of AI software by the UK Health Service for its heart disease detection program.

Limitless WA: Spacecubed has helped build Perth’s tech scene, having invested in 26 companies now worth more than $80 million combined.

Senex Energy has recommended shareholders back South Korean steel manufacturer Posco’s $852 million takeover offer, with Gina Rinehart's Hancock Energy potentially investing.

Limitless WA: With a market capitalisation of around $100 million, DUG Technology has grown from a backyard operation to now planning a huge supercomputer in the Mid West.

Search funds are widely used internationally, supporting young entrepreneurs to buy established businesses.

From the frothy fun of operetta to the suave tones of Hollywood, Couch Opera Live take audiences on an entertaining operatic journey.