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School site chosen, childcare centre sale and more in the latest fortnightly installment of Business News' wrap-up of property deals.

Spending patterns in WA have changed since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the state unexpectedly entering a housing boom after years of slowdown.

More needs to be done to ensure all people feel safe at work, including government and defence.

Perth-based Macmahon Holdings has been named preferred mining contractor for Anglo American's Dawson coal operations in Queensland.

The $US3.6 billion Barossa gas project will go ahead, Santos announced today, a move that will extend the life of the Darwin LNG plant.

How will the conclusion of the emergency period under the Commercial Tenancies Act impact rents and vacancies across office and retail portfolios?

BCI Minerals has awarded two separate contracts to progress the development of its Mardie salt and potash project on the Pilbara coast.

One of Australia's oldest energy providers, AGL, wants to split its business in two as it comes under increasing pressure to move to clean energy.

The City of Subiaco and private property firm Sanur are locked in a bitter battle over a seven-week street closure which has devastated local businesses.

Payroll jobs were slightly higher than a year ago by mid-March as the economy continued to recover from last year's deep recession.

Manufacturing jobs will be at the heart of Labor's attempt to defeat Scott Morrison with a $15 billion plan designed to drive investment in the sector.

What role will unions and factions play in Mark McGowan’s second term?

The rapid growth in private school fees has slowed in 2021, but socio- economic status remains a big factor in educational outcomes.

The linear route from high school to uni is no longer the only course to follow

What role will science, technology and mathematics play in setting kids up for the future of work?

Forrest’s weir plan hits rough water

The founders of Australian bespoke accessories brand The Daily Edited are locked in a court battle over hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of personal expenses that were booked up to the business.

There are plenty of options for those who want to return to study after years in the workforce.

Perth-based property developer ADC_ has today received development approval for its $30 million residential project at Leighton Beach.

Shares closed a little lower on the Australian market as a coronavirus lockdown unfolded for Brisbane, and the refloating of a ship blocking the Suez Canal caused oil prices to fall.

The demolition of Princess Margaret Hospital has begun, a key step in the planned $227 million Subi East redevelopment that will house more than 2,000 dwellings.

Wangara-based outfit Duratec has secured $38 million in defence contracts, including $13 million of which will be handled by the company’s indigenous-owned joint venture.

GR Engineering Services has confirmed it will complete the design and construction of a gold processing plant for Calidus Resources under a $75.5 million contract.

Whether to improve employment opportunities, secure a bigger salary, or simply scratch an educational itch, interest in postgraduate study is growing.

Business News is preparing to launch an exciting new chapter in its growth.

Perth’s new apartment market recorded more than 400 sales during the fourth quarter of 2020, the highest volume recorded for a quarter since 2016, according to the latest data from Urbis.

Australia has hit the half a million milestone for COVID-19 vaccinations but is way short of the four million jabs the government predicted just a few months ago.

Travellers from Queensland are now banned from entering Western Australia following 10 new cases of COVID-19 being reported in Brisbane overnight.

Business News looks inside the Liberal WA election campaign and recent years in opposition, from the pandemic, to strategy, leadership, internal ructions and more.

Perth-based exploration company Australian Vanadium is progressing its $522 million vanadium mine plan, referring the proposal to the EPA.

Strandline Resources will ramp-up construction of its $260 million Coburn mineral sands project in WA using funds raised from a share placement and rights issue.

Michaelia Cash will be attorney-general, Linda Reynolds will take responsibility for the NDIS, and Christian Porter will be industry minister, after a federal cabinet reshuffle today.