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Australian agricultural and forestry company Pentarch is suing businessman Desmond Blechynden over allegations that he failed to declare conflicts of interest and gifts.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has backed the Fair Work Commission's minimum wage decision, saying it means a real wage rise for two million workers.

Gold explorer OreCorp has secured funds from a share placement to progress the development of its Nyanzaga project while it considers the demerger of its WA assets.

Resources Minister Keith Pitt has made it clear the Nationals will fight tooth and nail against adopting a target of net zero emissions by 2050.

Western Australia has been forced to rejig its coronavirus vaccine rollout after health authorities recommended the AstraZeneca jab be restricted for those under 60.

Unemployment has fallen to the lowest level since 2013 in Western Australia, with employment of women well above pre-COVID levels.

Australia's banking watchdog has written to the nation's banks, warning there are signs of some increased risk-taking as homebuyers rush to secure loans in a heated housing market.

The federal government will have a close eye on coronavirus hospitalisation numbers during the European summer when it considers a return to opening the border.

Almost a year into her posting as the state government architect, Rebecca Moore has already made her mark.

Meltdown puts bawl in Clive’s court

Rooftop solar uptake could grow by 8 per cent a year in the next decade, while household batteries are proving popular in the western suburbs.

Travellers from New South Wales who have visited COVID-19 exposure sites have been told to self-isolate for two weeks, potentially impacting APPEA conference delegates.

Laws to ban serious criminals from accessing secure areas at airports and seaports have passed both houses of parliament.

An urgent push to have Western Australia's former corruption watchdog reappointed to the role has been labelled "arrogance" by the opposition.

Premier Mark McGowan says it was an "oversight" that police had lawful access to data obtained through a contact tracing app.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss how a small business from Cottesloe found itself on a path to becoming a premium global retail operation.

Pentanet has entered a trading halt as it seeks $20 million from sophisticated and professional investors just six months out from listing on the ASX.

Australia's lowest-paid workers will receive a bigger pay rise than last year after the industrial umpire decided on an $18.80-a-week wage increase.

Australia's share market notched a second consecutive all-time high, but China's continued efforts to lower commodity prices caused mining shares to slump.

WA’s Native Title Alliance has called on the state government to halt the progression of its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill, arguing that traditional owners should be better consulted.

Hydrogen hopeful Hazer Group has revealed its planned demonstration plant could cost 29 per cent more than first estimated, with shares down 9 per cent.

A Chinese exploration company has made a bid for West Perth-based Myanmar Metals, which is planning for an operational restart at the Bawdwin silver and lead project.

What’s the next big-ticket item for Perth after decades focused on road, rail and port infrastructure?

Rail networks are modernising amid a big construction pipeline in WA.

WA’s civil construction industry could be facing the perfect storm.

The EPA will review the impact of Mineral Resources’ plan to build an 88-kilometre private haulage road to facilitate the development of Parker Range.

Why do a university degree over three years when it can be finished in two?

Investors have abandoned the Shaver Shop Group after its full-year earnings forecast failed to match expectations.

Gascoyne Resources is set to extend the life of its Dalgaranga operations near Mt Magnet through an all-scrip purchase of Firefly Resources, whose assets include a nearby gold project.

Australia's farm production has been forecast to surge past $66 billion with a bumper crop pushing forecasts $400 million higher than expected.

Australia plans to lure more than 10,000 farm workers from South-East Asia under a new agriculture visa farmers have long campaigned for.

Two Perth businesswomen are building a premium global retail operation, helped by an impressive network of advisers and investors.