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On the debut episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to senior editor Mark Beyer about whether WA is getting a fair return on the iron ore trade.

A formal opposition alliance has been struck between the state's Liberal and National parties, mirroring similar power-sharing arrangements between the parties implemented throughout the 2010s.

Former union state secretary Helen Creed has been appointed to the board of Water Corporation, the third new director in a year.

Hotel quarantine staff will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to work as of next month.

Grower Group Alliance will lead a drought resilience adoption and innovation hub in Merredin to help farmers and communities prepare for drought.

Listed software developer K2fly is raising $7.25 million from a share placement, primarily to strengthen its balance sheet and pursue potential acquisitions.

DevelopmentWA claims its mission to draw major industry to Avon's Industrial Park has been boosted by growing business confidence in WA.

Seven Group has entered a trading halt ahead of a $550 million equity raising, aimed at helping the company reduce its debt and pursue further growth opportunities.

Perth-based lithium miner Galaxy Resources has struck a merger deal with Orocobre, with the combined group to focus on projects in Argentina.

Liberal Party of WA health spokesperson Libby Mettam has blasted the state government over “gaping holes” in the state’s infection control system.

There is growing concern about the growth in precarious and insecure work in Australia, writes researcher Mike Dockery.

Business travellers and international students will be among the first overseas visitors to Australia when borders reopen, leaving tourists last in the queue.

Vimy Resources has become the fourth Perth-based uranium company to undertake a major capital raising this year.

Primewest has received an off-market takeover bid from fellow property fund manager Centuria Capital, with the combined group to have $15.5 billion in assets.

New home sales were nearly 40 per cent higher in the first three months of the year than during the same period last year.

Green shoots are emerging in the embattled West Perth office market, currently the worst-performing office market in the country by vacancy rate.

Australia's COVID-19 vaccination program is expected to undergo a "big reset" with details to be announced on Thursday.

Crown Resorts has received a $3 billion funding proposal from a private equity group that would allow it to buy out major shareholder James Packer.

Big four banks speed up home loan approvals

Australia's share market is poised to rise to record heights next week after one such achievement went largely unnoticed.

Shares in Talisman Mining closed up more than 30 per cent after the company announced its first royalty payment over Mineral Resources’ new iron ore mine in the Pilbara.

The state-wide truck driver shortage has officially reached the mining industry, with Mineral Resources announcing this morning that iron ore was sitting idle amid 'haulage constraints'.

Business News is proud to launch At Close of Business, a daily podcast available from April 19.

Fremantle Arts Centre’s annual “Revealed” exhibition of works by new and emerging WA Aboriginal artists is an exciting and engaging collection, writes Belinda Hermawan.

Perth-based Prospect Resources is using $6.5 million raised from a share placement to buy a further stake in its flagship lithium project in Zimbabwe.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the PM's visit, cyclone aftermath, Peter Coleman, Brierty liquidation, Mineral Resources, labour shortages, mapping technology, agribusiness, and the business of sport.

Rio Tinto has settled out of court with Perth-based engineering group Monadelphous over a fire at a Western Australian iron ore site in 2019.

Scott Morrison has told a Karratha business breakfast he hopes Australia can achieve net zero emissions by 2050, saying the Pilbara will be key in the energy transition.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is confident Australia has bounced back from the coronavirus recession, but concedes there could still be some "choppy" jobs figures ahead.

Aussie Broadband is opening an office and call centre in Burswood, bringing an estimated 160 jobs to the state.

Three consortia led by CPB Contractors, NRW Holdings and BMD Constructions have been shortlisted to complete further upgrades to Mitchell Freeway.

Australia's chief medical officer has urged people to continue to get vaccinated and not jump to conclusions as investigations continue into a NSW woman's death.