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WA will welcome back capacity crowds and no longer require the wearing of face masks under a further easing of coronavirus restrictions.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Jesinta Burton discuss the political ties of those on the boards of the state's government-owned enterprises.

The biggest jump in US consumer prices in 12 years has stoked inflation fears and prompted investors to abandon the Australian shares.

Andrew Forrest’s Western Force has signed on local business Tribe Tech as a major partner for the inaugural Super Rugby Trans-Tasman season, which kicks off tomorrow.

Property developer Saracen is forging ahead with a $23.8 million plan to refurbish East Fremantle’s 120-year-old Royal George Hotel and develop apartments beside it.

Iron ore majors BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale have launched a global competition for tech innovators, aimed at developing new concepts to electrify the mining industry’s substantial haul truck fleet.

Shares in Perenti have tumbled today as the mining services business informed shareholders that wage growth, high turnover and a strong Australian dollar were impacting the business’ financial outlook.

Mark Naglazas explores whether the proposed $100 million state-of-the-art facility within Victoria Quay is what the Western Australian screen industry needs.

Innovation should be embraced, not feared.

Pendulum Capital, led by Peter Fogarty and Greg Harvey, will acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Alterra.

At what point should not-for-profit organisations start paying fees to their board of directors?

A $50 million penalty imposed on Telstra for fleecing vulnerable Indigenous consumers is a warning for corporate Australia, the head of the consumer watchdog says.

Liquidators for Mammoth Civil have launched legal action against former director Allen Caratti and two other businesses to recover $9 million in debt.

Pressure continues to mount for Roger Cook with both the state opposition and the AMA today calling for him to resign as health minister.

The state government has announced four senior public service appointments but needs to recruit five new directors general, including at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

Job advertising as measured by the monthly SEEK employment report has grown by a record amount for a second consecutive month.

Gaming is likely to go ahead at Crown Sydney within months as the company undergoes a major transformation, a NSW regulator says.

A fundamental redesign of aged care is in the works but the higher wages needed to attract thousands of new workers are not in the budget's five-year plan.

The federal government has secured a deal for 25 million doses of the Moderna vaccine, with the first shipment set to arrive in Australia later this year.

A proposal to develop a microbrewery and holiday accommodation on the corner of Dunn Bay Road and Cape Naturalise Road has been approved.

Battle over high-income tax cuts

Scott Morrison has denied squirrelling away billions of dollars in the federal budget ahead of the next election.

The state government will block future construction of the Perth Freight Link despite $1.2 billion in federal funding remaining on the table.

A huge area of ocean around two remote Australian territories will be protected as part of the federal budget, leaving conservationists grinning.

Shell has largely won a federal court battle in a long running dispute with the Australian Taxation Office over its $2.3 billion purchase of Browse LNG assets from Chevron.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Katie McDonald on the conflict between Industry and residential development and the role of industrial buffer zones.

Concerns that markets may have peaked at record heights have forced Australian shares lower, despite the Commonwealth Bank impressing.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission has heard about the relationships the state’s chief casino officer held with various Crown employees.

Global law firm Jones Day has recruited Michael Lundberg, who says he is looking forward to opportunities flowing from its local and global network.

The state’s former chief justice has spoken out about the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the justice system and the role he believes sport could have in rectifying that.

Ross Taylor explores the potential consequences of axing a ministerial position dedicated to Asian engagement.

A Melbourne-based leadership coach is encouraging us to get on board with female empowerment.