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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce expects Christian Porter to one day return to the ministry after the latter's resignation over mystery legal money.

Porter resigns from frontbench over issue of anonymous legal donors

Western Australia has tens of thousands of empty coronavirus vaccination slots as authorities prepare to offer jabs at selected secondary schools.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie discusses the possible cost of Australian nuclear submarines and the potential challenges of the technology.

The St John of God Health Care building in West Perth has been sold for an undisclosed amount.

Iron ore miners have plunged and caused the steepest drop of the week for the Australian share market.

Venture Minerals has suspended operations at its iron ore mine in Tasmania after just one shipment, with the company squeezed by higher costs and falling prices.

Hall & Prior has given 100 per cent of its residential aged care workforce the first dose of the COVID-19 jab and reported 10 staff have resigned due to the vaccination requirement.

RAC has reported strong growth in revenue from its insurance and resorts businesses, with the group also benefiting from large investment gains.

Wangara business Ertech has won a $20.4 million contract from the state government to build a new marina at Onslow.

Wormall Civil has been hit with a $95,000 fine after a young worker sustained serious injuries in a workplace incident in 2018.

Qantas Airways boss Alan Joyce had a pay rise to almost $2 million in the past financial year, while thousands of staff were cut due to the effect of COVID-19.

WA is ideally placed to secure reliable renewable energy from offshore wind farms.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss submarines, iron ore, Dale Alcock, Canva, KPMG, the WA economy, Busselton, energy and the future of coal.

Western Australia’s wine exports to Europe are set for a major boost after a supply deal to ship 70,000 litres to Sweden.

A faster-than-expected fall in iron ore prices, which are half their peak levels, has led to a big sell-off of mining stocks and raised doubts about the government’s budget outlook.

The City of Joondalup council has formally endorsed the state government’s plan to build a new $65 million mental health hub as part of the Joondalup Health Campus expansion.

Australia has hit back at China's claims a nuclear-powered submarine deal risks undermining regional peace and makes the country a war target.

A lack of spring rain and recent frost events are likely to reduce final grain crop tonnage in the state, but a record-breaking harvest is still within reach.

Decmil Group has won a contract from the Victorian government to complete road upgrades at the coastal town of Barwon Heads.

Australia Post has confirmed PS Structures as lead contractor to build its new parcel centre in Welshpool, which is expected to speed up delivery times amid an online shopping surge.

Ox Rabbit has recently expanded to Melbourne to sell its baked goods on the east coast.

Fully vaccinated returning travellers and air crew will be able to quarantine at home in NSW as part of a national push to replace reliance on repurposed hotels.

Shock and ore in FMG boss exodus

The ATO has issued a further tax bill to Rio Tinto in relation to the mining giant’s interest deductions on a loan it took out in 2015.

Spinifex Brewing Co has completed one of the largest crowdfunding campaigns undertaken by a craft brewery in Australia and raised $2 million through Equitise.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, managing editor Sean Cowan offers his thoughts on this morning's mad rush to buy AFL Grand Final tickets.

State government payments to electricity producer Synergy are nearly four times higher than expected just two years ago, with $395 million planned this financial year.

Investors have enjoyed their biggest gains on the ASX since early August despite signs unemployed Australians are giving up looking for work due to lockdowns.

Kalium Lakes is in the race to become Australia’s first sulphate of potash producer, with construction of its Beyondie project nearing completion.

Western Australia has outperformed the rest of the country on employment growth and population growth, new data released today shows.

The City of Stirling has pushed for AMP Capital’s $150 million Karrinyup apartment proposal to be refused, arguing the three towers constituted an overdevelopment of the site.