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On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jesinta Burton discusses the growth of High Wycombe-based business Rentco.

Australia's economy is booming and a spate of indicators suggest investors may have more to worry about than Thursday's ASX losses.

Local business Talga Group has extended the life of its proposed Vittangi anode operation in northern Sweden, after completing a definitive feasibility study for the project.

The site selection process for a purpose-built quarantine facility near Perth Airport is expected to begin tomorrow, Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed.

Exports from WA hit a fresh record in May, with $22.7 billion of merchandise shipped, while job vacancies are substantially up.

The sale of the Perth Wildcats could be the final big deal for Jack Bendat, who is both a renowned philanthropist and one of the toughest business operators WA has seen.

The founder of WA labour hire company Ochre Workforce Solutions could be facing jail time after being charged for allegedly engaging in phoenixing activity.

Labor is seeking to claw back ground in the major resources states of WA and Queensland.

Australia has recorded its highest annual rate of house price growth since 2004, however Perth has continued to underperform, according to the latest data from CoreLogic.

Sports Entertainment Group has agreed to buy the Perth Wildcats from long-time owner Jack Bendat for $8.5 million.

Commercial law firm Piper Alderman has opened a Perth office after recruiting two partners from Allion Partners.

The cap on international travellers coming into Australia looks set to be slashed as the country deals with widespread outbreaks of coronavirus.

Chief financial officer Doug Warden and chief project delivery officer Pieter Vermeulen are leaving CBH Group, six weeks after chief executive Jimmy Wilson resigned.

Neometals has revealed plans to demerge its Mt Edwards nickel asset in Western Australia, a move that will allow the company to focus on its core battery materials projects.

Western Australia has recorded no new cases of COVID-19 overnight, as those in the Perth and Peel regions enter the third day of the four-day circuit-breaker lockdown.

The Housing Industry Forecasting Group has revised its predictions for 2020-21, increasing its forecast for Western Australian dwelling commencements.

Bank customers are less likely to fall prey to dodgy sales tactics but the pressure must stay on to stop the sector backsliding, a review has found.

Australians have been urged to take coronavirus vaccine advice from doctors rather than bickering politicians.

A series of property developments promise to reshape the city, but what else is needed to revive the CBD?

WCE & HBF execs in call on men’s club members’ ability to rule on diversity

It is about to get a whole lot easier to do business with Councils following the renewal of the WA Local Government Association’s Preferred Supplier Program.

The digital world presents an abundance of opportunities for local councils.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission has delivered its interim report, but whether the report will see the light of day remains unclear.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, hear journalists Katie McDonald and Jesinta Burton discuss the latest movements in the construction industry.

Shares on the ASX have closed higher for a ninth consecutive month, the best winning run since 2007.

New legislation aims to provide better protection for payments to subcontractors, but some say it misses the mark.

How will the state’s construction industry navigate the growing pains prompted by a surge in building activity?

Fortescue Metals Group and Curtin University are part of a consortium to research low-carbon iron pellets, cement and alumina, which received $39 million from the federal government today.

US-based surf park business Aventuur is setting up a regional headquarters in Perth as it awaits a decision on whether it will develop and operate the proposed Cockburn surf park.

Australia Post has entered new agreements with both the Commonwealth Bank and NAB, which will offer banking services in post offices for the next decade.

The issue and sale of shares by Leederville-based Apple retailer Story-I has been found to be acceptable by the the state’s Supreme Court.

Parents posting punishments of their children online is misguided and unhealthy.