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The oil and gas sector has strongly criticised the state government's new resources sector strategy, saying it failed to focus on policies needed to achieve future success.

Applecross-based Kerman Contracting has been named to build CBH Group's fertiliser facility in Kwinana, a day after the grain handler's board approved the $55 million project.

Premier Mark McGowan has blamed an uneven distribution of coronavirus vaccines by the federal government for his state's slow rollout.

Mincor Resources has secured funds to build an accommodation camp for its proposed Cassini nickel operation near Kambalda.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has brushed off criticism of his controversial travel between Canberra and Sydney for Father's Day.

Perth Zoo wants as much public involvement as possible as it embarks on its 20-year masterplan.

Coronavirus vaccines are getting to some of the most remote parts of the country.

The federal government and pharmaceutical industry have finalised a new agreement to guarantee the supply of vital medicines from 2022.

Vaccine challenge switches from supply to demand

Telstra wants to make coronavirus vaccination mandatory for many of its workers, but will be challenged over the possibility of medically exempt workers losing their jobs.

The federal government has hit back at a senior United Nations official's call for Australia to accept coal's days are numbered.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt McKenzie discusses why Yagan Square's market hall failed.

Fortescue and Wesfarmers were among the Western Australian ASX 100 companies which provided the most comprehensive statements to the modern slavery register.

Heavyweight miner Fortescue Metals crashed as shares traded ex-dividend but did not stop a recovery in a market that may soon regain more support from central banks.

The board of the state's largest grain handler has officially signed off on the company's $55 million Kwinana fertiliser facility.

Chris Ellison-led Mineral Resources has pocketed almost $330 million from the sale of its stake in lithium miner Pilbara Minerals.

The state's peak environmental body has thrown its support behind Perth-based Perdaman Industries' $4.3 billion Burrup urea project, recommending the proposal be approved.

Lawson Grains, which owns about 53,500 hectares of arable land in WA, has been purchased by New Forests and Alberta Investment Management Corporation.

Leichhardt remains confident it will be able to deliver its $280 million Pilbara salt mine by 2027, despite news today the plan would be subject to a public environmental review.

MICROMINE has completed its second acquisition in less than three months, having purchased fellow Western Australian mining software business Alastri.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is confident the unemployment rate can stay relatively low, citing the jobs rebound after previous virus lockdowns.

A Byrnecut underground worker has been fatally injured at OZ Minerals' Prominent Hill mine in South Australia.

Western Australia does not plan to reopen its borders to coronavirus-hit eastern states until 2022.

Tracy Westerman is growing an army of indigenous psychologists.

Pressure to build more social housing in Western Australia is set to continue despite the promise of a major investment in the upcoming state budget.

MinRes cashes in $330m lithium stake

Truckies arriving in Western Australia from high risk jurisdictions will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before entry, after a scare late last week.

Australian shares had their best day in three weeks while US jobs figures and a Reserve Bank decision may influence whether the ASX stays near historic highs.

Paul Everingham has revealed his intention to leave Cirrus Networks if shareholders vote in favour of appointing two directors from unsolicited bidder Webcentral Group.

Hawaiian Group chief operating officer Michael Heath has been appointed chief executive and outgoing MSWA boss Marcus Stafford will be chair of large not-for-profit Activ Foundation.

Four CZR Resources directors including chairman David Flanagan will leave the company after its board was unable to agree on a development strategy for the Robe Mesa iron ore project.

The corporate watchdog has charged the former head of a WA labour hire company at the centre of a major investigation for allegedly failing to cooperate with authorities.