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A proposed marina at Point Grey near Mandurah will not go ahead after the state government approved an amendment to the local planning scheme to stop the controversial development.

ASX investors are proving resilient to overseas gloom about earlier stimulus-tapering and Omicron after a second consecutive afternoon rally cut losses.

Global car rental giant Europcar has expanded its footprint in Western Australia after signing a long-term franchise agreement with Bassendean-based Aus Fleet Solutions Group.

Perth office occupancy has dropped two percentage points to 77 per cent in November while foot traffic has improved, recent data reveals.

The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the corporate regulator to overturn payments to insolvency experts Martin Jones and Andrew Smith.

Crown Resorts has told Blackstone to improve its offer if the private equity group is to take control of the casino operator.

Inglewood-based consultancy Reliance Finance is chasing property mogul Allen Caratti and his partner Tina Bazzo for almost $1 million over a loan allegedly issued more than seven years ago.

More than 30 business owners with a disability are preparing to take part in the Microenterprise Market at Belmont Forum tomorrow to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability.

International mining software company Datamine will combine two of its consulting businesses, Perth-based Snowden with new addition Optiro.

Iron ore miner Karara Mining has had a big win in its multi-million dollar dispute with DM Civil after a Supreme Court judge delivered a withering critique of the contractor's legal strategy.

Subiaco property investment group Baron Vanilla Management has bought a Clarkson convenience centre for $35.5 million, in its third acquisition of 2021.

Dacian Gold has secured funds to continue with expanding its Mt Morgans operations in WA and fast-track exploration.

WA has secured five group stage matches in the 2023 Women's World Cup, while Matildas games and knockout matches will be held in the eastern states and New Zealand.

Episode 5 of the Business News Future Perth podcast is now available, looking at ways in which Indigenous culture can be integrated and showcased in Western Australia.

Exercise physiology's status as a GST taxable service has led one WA-based professional on a 16-year hunt in search of an exemption.

Woolworths has pitched an $872 million takeover offer for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, pitting the retail giant against Wesfarmers.

Tuckwell close to launching crypto ETF

WA's vaccine mandates could cost the economy $2.9 billion in productive work, according to data from the state's peak business body.

A second-half rally on the Australian share market has almost overcome jitters about the prospect of earlier tapering of stimulus in the US and the latest coronavirus variant.

The Conservation Council has launched another case against Woodside, labelling an approval for the Scarborough development as “unlawful”.

ABN Group has more than doubled its profit on the back of strong revenue for 2020-21, as strong demand for home builds led to a spike in construction activity.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer dissects the challenges, pushback and support facing the state government's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill.

A Western Australian pilot project testing the performance of rooftop solar has been awarded $8.6 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

Roger Cook has emphasised the significance of WA's trading relationships with Asia, while questioning whether the federal government appreciates their depth.

Unemployment is at record lows in WA, but pressure from mass resignations and outbound travellers is looming.

A degree-level apprenticeship may be just what the doctor ordered for those wanting to pursue university study and gain a head-start in their career.

One of the state's largest medical centres, Halls Head Medical Centre, has sold for $23.44 million to fund manager RAM Australia.

More direct flights to Perth and international tourist advertising are part of a $185 million plan announced by Mark McGowan to help the state reopen to the world.

Former federal attorney general Christian Porter will not recontest the seat of Pearce at the federal election next year.

Specialist intellectual property law firm Wrays has expanded with the acquisition of boutique Perth practice Lord & Co.

Perth's residential property prices grew by 0.2 per cent in November and performed the worst out of the state capitals, CoreLogic has revealed.

Budding lithium player Liontown Resources has unveiled a big share placement to fund its planned mine, with the deal also marking the first WA transaction for investment bank Barrenjoey.