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It’s possible fixing early childhood education could become Australia’s next great economic reform.

Shortage of truck drivers puts WA wheat industry through the mill

AGL boss Brett Redman is leaving the energy provider after only last month starting efforts to create separate coal-fired power and clean energy businesses.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the surprising strength in Australia's labour market has justified ending the JobKeeper wage subsidy, despite calls for it to be extended.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Madeleine Stephens about Scitech's new chair Chris Palandri and his plans for Scitech's future.

A new estimate for the cost of Woodside’s Pluto Train 2 will be finalised within weeks, while four local projects are on track.

Australia's share market has rebounded from two consecutive days of losses to stand 11 points short of its best close since February last year.

Biopharma company MGC Pharmaceuticals has proposed to buy an Israeli clinical research business for $6 million in shares.

A $70 million plan to revamp the site of The Empire Bar could be derailed after the Town of Victoria Park recommended the Joint Development Assessment Panel refuse the proposal.

ASX-listed Vysarn’s drilling business has secured work on a $208 million potash development near Laverton.

A fresh approach to attracting international students is needed, given the battering COVID-19 delivered.

Root and branch renewal must be undertaken to improve the Liberals’ parlous performance in WA.

Western Australia-based InterGrain will lead and commercialise an $11.5 million national oat breeding program to help farmers grow the high-value grain.

Mining executive Shankar Madan is suing billionaire Clive Palmer and his company Mineralogy for about $10 million in royalties, after allegedly helping it acquire the Sino Iron tenements 35 years ago.

The minister responsible for reducing Australia's emissions has brushed off calls to bolster targets to curb climate change.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is confident iron ore exports won’t be dented by Australia’s diplomatic battle with China, while spotlighting technology and skilled migration for economic recovery.

AngloGold Ashanti has made way for the $903 million sale of joint venture partner IGO's stake in the Tropicana goldmine, east of Kalgoorlie.

UPDATE: National cabinet has agreed to limit repatriation flights from India as that country's COVID-19 infection rate soars.

UPDATE: Australians over the age of 50 will be able to get the AstraZeneca vaccine from next month as the nation's leaders reset the coronavirus jab rollout.

With the big iron ore miners continuing to make record profits, is the WA community getting a fair return?

Industrial and logistics properties continue to top investors’ wish lists, as vacancy within Perth’s industrial property drops by almost a third within 12 months.

Another half a billion-dollar cheque has been written by the federal government to help Australia foster international partnerships on clean energy technology.

Iron ore boom: Rudd calls for super profits tax on big miners

A deal between the state government and Indonesia has been approved by the federal foreign minister, but four Victorian agreements will be cancelled.

Retail spending across Australia jumped 1.4 per cent in March, stronger than the 1 per cent increase expected by economists.

Mexican chain Taco Bell have confirmed plans to open in Perth, with a restaurant in Midland to launch later this year.

Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout is facing a critical juncture as Prime Minister Scott Morrison prepares to meet with premiers and chief ministers to rejig the program.

The head of national financial advocacy group Women in Super has called on the federal government to reinstate the gender budget statement.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray chats to property journalist Katie McDonald about the resurgence of timber in the construction sector.

Lithium miner Pilbara Minerals has achieved record quarterly production from its Pilgangoora operations in WA while signalling an uptick in demand for spodumene concentrate.

Australia's share market has closed below 7000 points for the first time in a week after coronavirus infections worried investors, but a second-half rally gave hope for Thursday.

Five hydrogen hubs will be established across Australia after the federal government promised $539 million for hydrogen and carbon capture.