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Taxpayers, CSL to build vaccine plant

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg believes the federal government's new insolvency laws will help keep businesses operating and Australians in jobs.

One of the state’s largest building surveyors, John Massey Group, has been placed into liquidation after it warned an insurance impasse could hike up costs.

Perth-based Battery Minerals is raising $5.5 million from a share placement to explore its recently acquired copper-gold tenements in Victoria.

The state government has appointed seven building companies to deliver construction and refurbishment projects under its WA Recovery Plan.

Roy Hill sales hit $6.4 billion in the year to June, with the company reporting payment of more than $900 million in taxes.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss China volatility, FMG renewables, GDI office plan, GLX's tech innovation, Albany entrepreneur Paul Lionetti, and our features on accountants and tourism.

Australia's shares closed little changed but did better than those of many major markets, dragged down by a poor lead from the US on coronavirus infections.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an $8.4 million damages claim by CPB Contractors against one of the suppliers on a Mid West wind farm project.

Sandfire Resources has raised its stake in Auris Minerals to nearly 20 per cent, as part of its move to sell a gold project in New Zealand.

Western Australia's borders will finally reopen on Saturday after seven long months, with Premier Mark McGowan declaring the time is right.

Westforce Construction and JWI Contractors will complete $26 million worth of upgrades to the century-old Vasse diversion drain in Busselton to manage the risk of flooding.

Australia was incredibly fortunate that Kim Beazley was appointed defence minister in the Hawke government in 1984.

Australia missed an opportunity to reaffirm its trade commitments to Indonesia as COVID-19 hit.

Aboriginal-owned and operated business Garli will complete road works on the state government’s $122 million marina project in Port Hedland.

The nation's first recognised Indigenous medical doctor, Helen Milroy, has been named Western Australia's 2020 Australian of the Year.

Australia will focus on bringing a growing list of people stranded overseas home before considering allowing international students into the country again.

Retractable shutters and tilted facades are among several sustainability-led design principles to shape the new Belmont Hub.

China rift ‘threatens oil, gas, iron ore’.

A special investigator will be appointed to assess potential war crimes charges stemming from allegations against Australian special forces in Afghanistan.

Investors have had just their second November session of losses on the Australian market after momentum created by hope for a coronavirus vaccine eased.

Camera Electronic has defied the trend towards online shopping and will open its third store, on Hay Street, later this month.

A report on the WA Football Commission has criticised its boss Grant Dorrington and West Coast chief Trevor Nisbett, while also suggesting the AFL draft age should be higher.

Private investment in local tech startups is falling, representing just 0.3 per cent of total investment in all WA businesses.

Jessica Machin has resigned as West Australian Ballet’s executive director to pursue a new, as-yet-unannounced leadership role.

Elderly people, aged care employees and health workers will be first in line to receive coronavirus vaccines with the first jabs expected in March.

Nine Entertainment and Seven West Media have stepped up their calls for the federal government to regulate social media giants Facebook and Google.

The owner of real estate group Ray White has expanded its interest in financial services after announcing the purchase of NAB's mortgage aggregators.

The Nationals WA leader Mia Davies says allegations made by her former deputy Jacqui Boydell of bullying and threats are being taken very seriously.

Wesfarmers’ retail businesses have buoyed the group over the past four months, with online sales from Bunnings and Officeworks soaring as consumers spend more time at home.

Telecommunications giant Telstra will undergo its biggest restructure in 24 years, splitting its business into three separate legal entities.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg insists existing workplace laws will protect older workers from being sacked and replaced with subsidised young jobseekers.