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A too-hasty exit from Afghanistan will have long-term implications for not only Afghans, but the nations withdrawing their support.

RBA: Economy to bounce back

Former footballer Bob Murphy will reunite with two ex-teammates after being appointed to an operational role at the Fremantle Dockers.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens discusses the first round of modern slavery statements in Australia.

BP will assess the feasibility of hydrogen production at Kwinana, while the state government has promised a further $62 million for hydrogen projects.

Maddington-based PWR Hybrid has been named as the preferred proponent to build a microgrid at Australian Potash’s $208 million development in the Goldfields.

Property magnate Adrian Fini intends to lodge plans for a $200 million coastal tourism village at Smiths Beach with the SDAU in a matter of months, despite concerns raised by the local government.

A Reserve Bank decision to extend support for a lockdown-ravaged economy has encouraged a rally on the share market.

Craft brewer Little Creatures is developing a site next door to its Fremantle hospitality venue, which will become its new home.

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe says the coronavirus Delta variant outbreak has interrupted the economic recovery but not derailed it.

Supercomputing business DUG Technology has raised funds from a discounted share placement to expand into the military, space, and renewables markets.

Tony Krsticevic will attempt a political comeback next month as he seeks a spot on Stirling's council.

The oil and gas sector has strongly criticised the state government’s new resources sector strategy, saying it failed to focus on policies needed to achieve future success.

Applecross-based Kerman Contracting has been named to build CBH Group’s fertiliser facility in Kwinana, a day after the grain handler’s board approved the $55 million project.

Premier Mark McGowan has blamed an uneven distribution of coronavirus vaccines by the federal government for his state's slow rollout.

Mincor Resources has secured funds to build an accommodation camp for its proposed Cassini nickel operation near Kambalda.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has brushed off criticism of his controversial travel between Canberra and Sydney for Father's Day.

Perth Zoo wants as much public involvement as possible as it embarks on its 20-year masterplan.

Coronavirus vaccines are getting to some of the most remote parts of the country.

The federal government and pharmaceutical industry have finalised a new agreement to guarantee the supply of vital medicines from 2022.

Vaccine challenge switches from supply to demand

Telstra wants to make coronavirus vaccination mandatory for many of its workers, but will be challenged over the possibility of medically exempt workers losing their jobs.

The federal government has hit back at a senior United Nations official's call for Australia to accept coal's days are numbered.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt McKenzie discusses why Yagan Square's market hall failed.

Fortescue and Wesfarmers were among the Western Australian ASX 100 companies which provided the most comprehensive statements to the modern slavery register.

Heavyweight miner Fortescue Metals crashed as shares traded ex-dividend but did not stop a recovery in a market that may soon regain more support from central banks.

The board of the state’s largest grain handler has officially signed off on the company’s $55 million Kwinana fertiliser facility.

Chris Ellison-led Mineral Resources has pocketed almost $330 million from the sale of its stake in lithium miner Pilbara Minerals.

The state’s peak environmental body has thrown its support behind Perth-based Perdaman Industries’ $4.3 billion Burrup urea project, recommending the proposal be approved.

Lawson Grains, which owns about 53,500 hectares of arable land in WA, has been purchased by New Forests and Alberta Investment Management Corporation.

Leichhardt remains confident it will be able to deliver its $280 million Pilbara salt mine by 2027, despite news today the plan would be subject to a public environmental review.

MICROMINE has completed its second acquisition in less than three months, having purchased fellow Western Australian mining software business Alastri.