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While the impacts of the federal government’s tertiary fee overhaul will become clearer through 2021, early signs are that it has had little effect.

Australia's share market bucked a downwards trend across most markets, possibly helped by the Aussie dollar falling to 75 US cents.

Element 25 has sought funding to expand manganese production at its Butcherbird Project located south of Newman.

Potash player Kalium Lakes has raised the production capacity for its Beyondie project in the Pilbara, ahead of operations expected to begin this year.

The Development Assessment Panel has affirmed its decision to approve a $13 million mid-rise development in Nedlands, a proposal that divided the panel, the council, and its planning consultancy.

A new mixed reality platform may not function to everyone’s taste, but there’s plenty of room for further development.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has signed an option deed to acquire Gibb River Diamonds’ Ellendale diamond project in northern WA.

Treasury chief Steven Kennedy believes few countries have achieved what Australia has in responding to last year's recession – relatively good health outcomes, smaller economic impacts and now, rapid recovery.

A proposal to develop a $22 million 120-bed aged care facility has been recommended for approval, despite the Town of Victoria Park not supporting the project.

Premier Investments, owner of retail chains including Peter Alexander and Just Jeans, has defended not repaying $15.6 million in JobKeeper assistance after reporting an 88 per cent profit increase.

Treasury boss Steven Kennedy expects a "bump" in the unemployment rate as the JobKeeper wage subsidy comes to an end next week.

Australian schools are becoming increasingly segregated by socioeconomic factors, according to new research from the Gonski Institute at the University of New South Wales.

Airtasker’s stellar ASX debut does the job

A long-running dispute over a four-storey development at the site of popular northern beaches cafe Yelo appears to have been brought to an end today after the proposal was refused.

HealthEngine has pushed back on reports its booking system has allowed patients to prematurely book the second dose of their COVID-19 vaccine.

OPINION: A deep-water port at Exmouth would realise almost $1 billion in gross regional product over the next 25 years, writes Gascoyne Gateway managing director Michael Edwards.

Australia's share market has closed lower for the fourth time in the past five sessions, while the Aussie dollar fell to US76 cents as demand for commodities dropped.

A coalition deal with the Nationals will be a priority for new WA Liberal leader David Honey, while he has shared concerns about the state’s long-term economic future.

City of Subiaco planning officers have recommended the state’s new Development Assessment Unit not support the application for the $21 million development.

Positive and timely decisions helped Business News manage the journey through the challenges of 2020.

Rio Tinto has predicted its new approach to Aboriginal heritage will fundamentally change the way it runs its mining operations.

A third of uni students were unhappy with their overall experience of tertiary education last year, a national survey has found.

Real estate firm The Agency Group appears to be attempting to drive growth amid a federal court case and speculation surrounding its solvency, appointing Geoffery Lucas as CEO.

WA-based construction engineering company AusGroup has secured a 10-year maintenance contract with Chevron Australia.

Delaying a decision on moving full-cycle docking for the Collins class submarines to Western Australia increases the risk to the capability, a Senate hearing has been told.

Scott Morrison has indicated he is likely to strip Christian Porter of more responsibilities as the attorney-general sues the ABC for defamation.

Artists are putting pressure on arts organisations to think more carefully about where their funds come from.

BHP exec Slattery in Woodside contention

National property and infrastructure consultancy APP Corporation has joined Australian Biome, the major tourism development planned for Perth Airport.

Liberal deputy leader Libby Mettam will not nominate for the party’s leadership on Tuesday, paving the way for David Honey to take the reins.

An Esperance shed-building company and its director could face fines of up to $3.2 million and jail time over the death of a 25-year-old employee last year.

Investors in Australia's share market have made gains early in a week in which most of the focus will likely be on US financial leaders appearing before the Senate.