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A $285 million merger between local companies Dacian Gold and NTM Gold has been approved by the Supreme Court.

Inflation fears in the US forced the Australian share market to close lower, but not before investors gained some hope from China's decision to reinstate its economic growth target.

Amber Hasler is leaving Artrage to pursue other opportunities, after recently completing her 10th Fringe World Festival.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Royal Commission into Crown Resort, federal frenzy, state election, housing expectations, Rio Tinto, UWA Defence Institute, migration lift, infrastructure report, and GDP strength.

Rebounding economies in Europe and the US are good news for WA in light of China’s ongoing trade hostility.

The developers of an innovative boat logging system hope it will form part of every sailor’s kit.

The state's hard border with Victoria is scheduled to be lifted by mid-March, as the state government announces the latest stage of eased restrictions.

Embattled Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has apologised for calling an alleged rape victim a "lying cow" after the threat of legal action.

Black Swan’s adaptation of The Cherry Orchard, Chekhov’s tragicomedy of Czarist Russia, sits uncomfortably in 1980s Manjimup.

The federal government has granted major project status to EcoGraf's proposed $98 million battery graphite facility in Kwinana, one day after unveiling a long-term plan to boost Australia's critical minerals sector.

Sex Discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins will lead a review of Parliament House's workplace culture after rape allegations rocked federal politics.

Some of the state’s property leaders share their predictions for the year ahead.

Several former defence ministers, including Stephen Smith, Kim Beazley and David Johnston, have lined up to serve as board members of UWA’s newly minted defence and security institute.

The state will launch a royal commission to determine whether Crown Perth should keep its casino licence following allegations of money laundering at Crown Resorts.

More stranded Australians will soon be able to return each fortnight with a quarantine facility in the Top End given the-all clear to increase its capacity.

Record trade surplus adds to recovery

Insurer QBE has named the boss of UK insurer Beazley, Andrew Horton, as its next chief executive.

Scott Morrison has confirmed his embattled Defence Minister Linda Reynolds called an alleged rape victim a "lying cow".

Big companies trading ex-dividend and a weak offshore lead dragged the Australian share market lower, while a fund manager saw risk in where the market may be headed.

International insulation contractor Kaefer Integrated Services has launched legal action against Perth-based consultancy MSP Engineering over a $1 million debt.

Local businesses SIMPEC and IronMerge have secured their first contract as a joint venture, providing upgrades to Pilbara Minerals' lithium operations in Western Australia.

A Perth girl has launched legal action against the Housing Authority, Western Power, Synergy and engineering consultancy Downer EDI after she received a catastrophic electric shock that left her with severe brain injuries.

Emerging producer Salt Lake Potash has secured new backing for its Lake Way project near Wiluna, as part of a $US138 million syndicated debt facility.

Scott Morrison has attempted to draw a line under historical rape allegations against Christian Porter after the attorney general emphatically denied the claims and police ended their investigation.

The federal government has released details of a 10-year plan aimed at boosting Australia's resources technology and critical minerals sectors.

Retailer Myer has posted a massive lift in interim profit after a surge in online sales, yet investors were unimpressed and sent shares plunging on the ASX.

Australia posted the biggest monthly trade surplus in history on the back of record iron ore exports, as the economy continued to rack up new markers in its rebound from last year's deep recession.

Anthony Albanese has failed to join his state Labor colleagues on the campaign trail in Western Australia, nine days out from the state election.

An aggressive switch to green energy and manufacturing is the boldest economic policy of the state election campaign, though the promise has many challenges.

Ahead of the state election, Mark McGowan spoke to Business News about his track record, future plans and ministerial team.

Morrison to launch 10-year critical minerals ‘value-add plan’

A Medicare-style levy or tax hike remains on the table as the Morrison government weighs up how to find billions of dollars desperately needed for aged care.