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Georgiou Group has been contracted to build a $17 million, four-storey office in Bunbury that will be used for government-related services.

Electric vehicles will account for a quarter of all light-duty vehicle sales by 2030, underpinning strong growth in demand for nickel, BHP has predicted.

Vaccinated Australians have been armed with more technology to prove their status as a new poll reveals majority support for domestic travel passports.

Qantas is temporarily standing down about 2,500 employees despite the federal government yesterday announcing extra support for airlines.

Changing market conditions pose a threat to China's manufacturing sector.

Fair Work dumps Roy Hill deal

Tyre recycling company Pearl Global is raising $6 million to fund an expansion of its Stapylton productions plant.

Zoom Video Communications will pay $A116 million out-of-court for a class action lawsuit that claims it violated users' privacy rights.

After a combined 24 years with the company, Bentleys Perth audit partners are moving to business advisory firm Hall Chadwick.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Katie McDonald discusses the art of filling empty spaces.

A mega takeover deal for Afterpay ignited technology shares and helped the ASX to a record high level.

Red 5 has reversed the operating strategy for its Darlot and King of the Hills mines in WA, while fellow goldminer Ramelius Resources also unveiled a new production plan.

A $21 billion merger of Santos and Oil Search looks set to proceed after the companies agreed to revised terms.

Bill Beament has unveiled a new name and business model for Venturex Resources, which plans to combine mining and contracting in a similar manner to major shareholder Mineral Resources.

Australia's house prices have continued to grow this month, but the market appears to be losing steam, according to the latest data from CoreLogic.

Poseidon Nickel has raised funds to progress the restart of its Black Swan mine and processing plant in WA as well as continue exploration activities.

Mitsubishi has acquired a 40 per cent stake in carbon developer Australian Integrated Carbon for an undisclosed sum.

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has joined the board of a Perth-created tech business with clients including NASA and Tesla, Advanced Navigation.

Despite the ongoing trade dispute, Australia has some inherent advantages in the meat trade with China.

Listed contractor NRW Holdings has secured new work through its Primero business, including on two iron ore projects in Western Australia.

Construction giant BGC Australia has launched legal action against its former accountant for allegedly accepting secret commissions and gifts from its steel supplier, Conview Victoria.

Federal Labor says Australia is in a housing crisis with a growing number of people finding themselves homeless.

The board of Cirrus Networks has rejected what is calls an inadequate takeover bid from Webcentral Group that valued the Perth-based IT services business at about $30 million.

Australian buy-now-pay-later group Afterpay has accepted a takeover offer from US digital payments giant Square in a deal worth $39 billion.

AstraZeneca is working on a booster shot for its coronavirus vaccine to combat mutations of the deadly disease.

Scott Morrison has warned lockdowns will be crucial until vaccination coverage targets are reached but he is confident of getting to a major milestone this year.

Fremantle has taken a creative approach to tackling commercial vacancies, with a little help from artistic locals.

A new owner is reshaping the long-running coffee roastery, with multiple acquisitions and an environmentally focused packaging company.

Rio royalty bill could hit $400m

ANALYSIS: The relationship between commissioner Neville Owen and Kerry Stokes has unexpectedly become the big news to emerge from the Perth Casino Royal Commission.

Mineral Resources has taken a big step forward in its plans for a new iron ore hub in the Pilbara, with Red Hill Iron shareholders set to be big winners.

Australia's share market has equalled its best run of monthly gains as investors keep pushing to record levels.