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Shares on the ASX had their fifth consecutive week of gains - the best run this year - and ended the week at a record closing high.

The state’s unemployment rate may be nearing the full employment level, the state’s business lobby has warned, amid concerns about a worker shortage.

UPDATED: Cricket legends Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist and renowned doctor Fiona Wood helped Euroz Hartleys raise a record amount at its third Commission for a Cause Day.

Perth-based Po Valley Energy has sought funds from an equity raising to progress the development of an onshore gas field in northern Italy.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss SafeWA breaches, the CCC battle and the UK trade deal impact.

WA dominates several economic matrices, but not household disposable income.

Australia is expecting a short-term slowdown in its already sluggish coronavirus vaccine rollout after new advice on the AstraZeneca jab.

If a flow state can help athletes, maybe achieving it through play can help in the workplace.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss unemployment figures, the future of energy, Aboriginal Heritage, WA tech at the G7, medical innovation, the Queen's honours and the UK trade deal.

Two proposals for multi-storey developments along West Coast Highway, including Woolworths' $120 million mixed-use project, have received the tick of approval.

Blackburne Property group has appointed BGC to build its $75 million East Village project, located adjacent to the $800 million redevelopment of Karrinyup Shopping centre.

Architecture firm HHA Architects has been placed into liquidation at the hands of property developer Norman Carey, after he won a court case to safeguard its insurance.

Sandfire Resources recently exported $65 million worth of copper concentrate to India, marking the DeGrussa operator’s biggest shipment to date.

A third of Western Australian aged care workers would quit the industry if forced to get COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a new survey.

The owner of a major magnetite operation in the Mid West has dropped MACA as its mining contractor, with NRW Holdings set to take over the work next year.

Third-generation Western Australian pearl farmer and managing director of Cygnet Bay Pearls, James Brown, has been named Australian farmer of the year for his forward-thinking approach to pearling.

A COVID-19 restructure supercharged T-shirt business Oli’s evolution.

Woolworths is facing legal action for allegedly underpaying managers, with the workplace watchdog hunting more than $710,000 in outstanding back pay

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has denied newly passed superannuation laws will trap millions of Australians in dud products, branding backlash as "scare tactics".

Facebook is tightening its rules for advertisers seeking to drive debate around social issues from immigration to the environment.

Woodside’s Scarborough a done deal as O’Neill firms

Contentious superannuation laws which the government says will boost savings and cut fees have cleared parliament.

The petroleum industry and environmental activists may have clashed this week but they are both heading in the same direction on emissions reduction.

The lack of a unified development overview plan for the city was flagged at a Property Council event today as one key issue hindering Perth’s evolution.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Jordan Murray discuss the state's current major infrastructure projects and the future of infrastructure in Perth.

Shares had their biggest fall in more than four weeks as a possible rise in global interest rates moves closer.

The state’s peak planning body has given Perth-based property developer Exal Group the green light to build its $55 million student accommodation project in Waterford.

Triangle Energy has secured funds from a share placement to complete work at its Cliff Head oil field in the Perth Basin.

Stockbroking firms Canaccord Genuity and Euroz Hartleys have announced a raft of executive changes, including Chris Webster switching firms and Michael Manford taking a new role.

Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation has participated in a $32 million funding round for a biotech company focused on preventative treatments for respiratory infections.

The allegations against Christian Porter have done damage to his political aspirations.

Seven West executives have forecast full-year earnings that exceed analysts' estimates and say the momentum will continue with its Olympics and Ashes coverage.