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Australia's share market has surged early on news of a promising coronavirus vaccine, but the gains eased as experts urged caution about a possible breakthrough.

Perth-based Altech Chemicals has sought $14.5 million from a rights issue to advance its high-purity alumina project in Malaysia.

Applications for the state government’s exploration incentives drilling grants have surged by more than 50 per cent in its latest round.

Businesses are grappling with what has actually changed due to the pandemic.

South Perth building company Jaxon has been fined $5,000 for carrying out unauthorised work at a hotel in the CBD.

Scott Morrison says confidence is returning and Australia is well on its way to recovery, but concedes life is still tough for many people.

Nearly 2,800 jobs will be created in data science in Western Australia in the next decade, a report forecasts.

Newcrest Mining has withdrawn from a farm-in deal with Perth-based Prodigy Gold over a project in Northern Territory’s Tanami region.

HIF has declared its support for medicinal cannabis, offering rebates for treatments and partnering with Little Green Pharma to collaborate on research.

Attorney General Christian Porter has rejected claims he was involved with a ministerial staffer after allegedly being seen at a Canberra bar.

Australia could lose more than 400,000 international students by 2022 if travel restrictions remain in place, according to a new report from the Mitchell Institute.

Unemployed Australians will soon receive $100 less per fortnight as coronavirus supplements are extended at a reduced rate.

Scott Morrison says two ministers who were the subject of a Four Corners program about a misogynistic culture in Canberra did not breach his code of conduct.

More than $100 million worth of residential projects are emerging in and around the city fringe location.

Andrew Forrest’s commercial property arm has purchased 190 St Georges Terrace, a 12-storey office building, for an undisclosed sum.

PM throws JobSeeker lifeline.

Artwork from Western Australian Aboriginal artists will feature on large digital screens at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, as part of a $1.6 million public art program.

Australia's share market has closed at its highest level since March after investors were heartened by a decision in the US presidential election.

Belmont-based GenusPlus Group has launched a $32.8 million initial public offering, with the power and telecommunications contractor planning an ASX listing in December.

Parry and Rosenthal Architects will design a $5.3 million performing arts centre at Dianella Secondary College, while Carabiner secured its third state government contract for the month.

A La Niña event brings less rainfall for WA, but recent history is not an accurate guide as to what it will mean for the state’s crop output.

Grattan Institute is the latest think tank to warn against governments relying on big infrastructure projects as a post-COVID-19 economic recovery measure.

Bayswater company Resource Recovery Solutions has been fined $330,000 for a series of workplace safety breaches, the largest fine ever imposed in Western Australia.

Crown Resorts was ignorant or apathetic to money laundering risks, an inquiry into the company's suitability to run a new $2.2 billion casino has heard.

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham is leaving the door open to taking China to the World Trade Organisation over barriers to Australian goods.

Rugby union has found a new home after Rugby Australia signed a three-year, $100 million broadcast deal with Nine Entertainment.

More than 200 contracts were awarded by the state government to Aboriginal-owned businesses this past financial year, with four entities earning more than half the value.

Two production licences have been granted for Woodside’s Scarborough project, but there are still hurdles before a final investment decision due late next year.

Osborne Park-based IT services company DC Two is planning to expand its operations by reopening a tier three data centre that has already had a $10 million investment by its previous tenant.

BHP has agreed to spend about $48 million with steelmaker China Baowu to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Western Australia will start banning single-use plastics within three years, while more households will transition to the FOGO three-bin system in 2020-21, the state government has announced.

Production of coronavirus vaccinations has begun in Victoria as national case numbers continue to fall.