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Perth-based technology consultancy Velrada has made several new hires to support its growth as it continues to consider ways to raise capital.

Monadelphous is suing Fremantle-based ACOR Consultants for almost $1 million over allegedly breaching a contract for works on BHP's $27 million Jimblebar mine upgrade.

Local company Highway Construction has been tasked with upgrading a major intersection in Tuart Hill, as part of a $20 million project.

Perth-based companies Jadar Resources and Tempus Resources are raising funds to progress their projects in Australia and Canada.

A new app aims to reduce social isolation on remote mine sites.

NRW Holdings expects to earn as much as $155 million from operations in the current financial year, while announcing a fully franked final dividend of 5 cents per share.

David Singleton-led Austin Engineering will invest $6.5 million to improve its manufacturing facilities in Perth and Indonesia.

IGO has confirmed it is in discussions with fellow nickel miner Western Areas over a potential takeover worth more than $800 million.

Businesses would do well to follow Qantas' model of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

Origin Energy has reported an annual loss of $2.3 billion after a massive write-down.

A lengthy reform process has created uncertainty in the retirement living sector.

Qantas leads split over no jab, no job

John Alexander will today become the third witness at the Crown casino inquiry with links to Kerry Stokes, who has close personal and business ties to royal commissioner Neville Owen.

Nurses and midwives have rallied against "dangerous" staff shortages and working conditions at Perth's primary maternity hospital.

The state government has allocated $35 million to upgrade facilities at HBF Park ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Sean Cowan makes the case for a sports museum in WA.

BHP has disclosed that its iron ore production costs are set for a big increase next year but will remain just below those of rival Rio Tinto.

OPINION: Nothing will change in WA's local government sector until it tackles widespread behavioural issues, writes Penny Taylor.

Former Crown Perth regulatory compliance manager Paul Hulme has told the Perth Casino Royal Commission ex-casino boss Barry Felstead knew about his relationship with the state's chief casino officer.

Investors did not like what they read in BHP and CSL's full-year reports and caused a third consecutive day of losses for shares.

The owner of former Perth-based labour hire business Hi Ho Personnel has been found guilty of underpaying an international student working as a casual employee by more than $31,000.

Woodside Petroleum has swung back to a half-year profit a day after agreeing to acquire BHP's entire petroleum division in an all-stock deal.

Two projects in Perth's east are in the pipeline, with Komatsu starting work on a $6 million facility and Aurizon planning an $11.5 million development at its railyard.

Premier Mark McGowan has urged Western Australians still in New South Wales to return home, warning that the window could soon close.

New figures show real wage growth was going backwards even before the expected crunch to the economy from widespread virus lockdowns.

Renewable hydrogen will soon be blended into Perth's gas network after the state government granted Atco $2 million for a project in Jandakot.

Whether in the stadiums or part of the spectator experience, technology played a big role at the Tokyo Games.

The federal government plans to begin construction on WA's 1,000 bed, purpose-built quarantine facility as early as October, despite the location having not yet been finalised.

The state government has earmarked $11 million in the upcoming budget to support the passage of its Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation.

WA's hotel development pipeline remains robust despite border closures and lockdowns hurting the state's tourism industry.

A new chairperson and board changes preface a fresh era for Tourism WA.

Coles is continuing to see sales growth slow in the first few weeks of the current financial year as trading returns to normal levels and as lockdowns in major cities drag.