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Payroll jobs dropped further by mid-September as coronavirus lockdowns continued to bite, and now stand below their pre-pandemic level.

Unlike some of his peers, the 1980s entrepreneur had some notable positive achievements.

A Welshpool-based towing company is suing fuel supplier Maisey Fuels for allegedly failing to pay a $1.3 million bill as part of a diesel spill clean-up expected to cost $15 million.

Perth business Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has won a suite of new contracts, including with ADCO Constructions and CIMIC.

Architects and builders have been awarded contracts for projects totalling close to $95 million across seven WA schools.

Fortescue’s green hydrogen arm has bought a 60 per cent stake in Netherlands-based High yield Energy Technologies Group (HyET).

Resources companies hope a decision on Port Hedland’s South West Creek development is imminent, helping unlock higher iron ore exports.

Lithium miner Pilbara Minerals has started commissioning its Ngungaju plant which it acquired from Altura Mining earlier this year.

RAC expects to start investing in other states as it looks to add more businesses to its already diverse portfolio.

BHP and Mineral Resources have become the latest big employers to make COVID vaccinations a condition of entry at all of their Australian workplaces, joining mining giant Rio Tinto.

Willing Property has appointed Leederville-based Kastle to build its $40.5 million luxury Mount Lawley apartments.

Wesfarmers has bolstered its chances of taking over Australian Pharmaceutical Industries after buying a 19.3 per cent stake.

Bushfire-affected timber to be used in Australia's booming construction industry is set to start moving off Kangaroo Island.

First shot to rein in housing risk

Sydney-based Adco Constructions has been picked to continue development of the Forrest Hall project, weeks after Jaxon companies entered liquidation.

Saracen Properties’ plans to build a $70 million nine-storey mixed use development have been given a tick of approval by the City of Bayswater.

About one third of West Australian workers will need to be vaccinated to comply with government directives and the number is set to grow as private businesses follow suit.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt McKenzie talks about pressure in the construction industry, following the recent collapses of Jaxon and Pindan.

Shares have had a mid-session collapse on the Australian market after New Zealand's central bank hiked rates due to rising prices.

Rio Tinto has lodged plans to build a $70 million accommodation camp in Paraburdoo, as it awaits final mining approvals to develop its iron ore deposits in Western Range.

Australasian Gold’s shares have closed up by more than 7 per cent, after the West Perth-based explorer announced a partnership with CSIRO.

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has been contracted to build two steel vessels for the US Navy.

A 'robotic arm' to assist in surgeries will be rolled out at Fremantle Hospital, after its developer secured a $10.3 million contract through the state's market-led proposal system.

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Adelaide-headquartered MaxMine has become the first mining industry representative to join Australia’s recently formed technology council.

Swoop has chalked up yet another successful acquisition following the completion of a $4.2 million deal for Newcastle-based Countrytell.

Record commodity prices and a flurry of M&A deals have defined the past year for listed resources companies.

A hostile takeover of local IT services firm Cirrus Networks has escalated, after its Victorian bidder alleged the target made a number of inaccurate statements that could mislead shareholders.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has told banks they need to raise the serviceability buffer when assessing new loan applications.

Australians with compromised immune systems could start receiving COVID-19 booster shots this year before third jabs are rolled out more widely in 2022.

A rapid swing in momentum in the construction market has toppled businesses, and there are signs more could follow.

Hydrogen era draws Asia closer