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Basil Zempilas has been elected the 56th lord mayor of the City of Perth.

Australia's share market closed lower after a negative US lead and concern rising coronavirus infections in Europe will lead to more lockdowns.

The federal government and six major banks have established a fund that will invest equity capital in Australian small-to-medium businesses.

Mirvac Group has completed its 104-apartment development, Compass, the final stage of its circa $350 million Latitude Leighton Beach infill precinct.

More than 5,800 votes have been cast in the City of Perth's council election with just one day left before polls close.

GR Engineering Services has secured new work with Canada’s Novo Resources Corp for its Nullagine goldmine in the Pilbara.

An Onslow-based Aboriginal corporation has returned to member control after a major restructuring that included selling its pastoral stations and other assets.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss: WA borders, unemployment statistics, housing sales, VGW, Woodside jobs, Curtin building collapse, charity boon, governance issues, and our special feature on WA's biggest exporters.

Shelter Brewing Co has opened a cafe on the Busselton foreshore, ahead of its brewery launch expected later in the year.

Craft brews and breweries are a growing tourism opportunity, although federal alcohol taxes are an impediment.

Growing investment in telecommunications has created opportunities for the contractors that build the networks, including Cape, Diamond Underground and Streamline Connect,

More than one in five Australian families are jobless, as the coronavirus pandemic slugs the economy.

Mathias Cormann has intensified his criticisms of WA’s hard border, arguing the state government is now acting against public health advice.

TAFE’s Mandurah and Broome campuses will receive new facilities worth a combined $19 million, with the state government having appointed architects to the projects.

Elmore has won a federal court battle launched by its former chief operating officer, who was dismissed for misleading the board about the viability of iron ore projects in India.

Non-profit organisation Teach for Australia will receive $4 million from the state government to support university graduates and encourage them to teach in disadvantaged communities.

The City of Belmont’s new $38 million multi-purpose civic centre opened its doors earlier this week, the city’s largest project to date.

Traditional owners have accused Rio Tinto of exaggerating the safety risk involved in removing explosives from the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters.

Michelle Reynolds has quietly lay the groundwork for a more accountable city ahead of this Saturday's lord mayoral and council election.

Rinehart’s mine declares $475m dividend

Ahead of the City of Perth's election this Saturday, lord mayoral candidate Brodie McCulloch reflects on lessons learned.

The state government’s new housing strategy aims to aims to deliver a 6 per cent net increase in social housing – adding 2,600 homes to the near 43,000 social homes in WA.

Houses in Perth sold 27 days faster in September compared to the same time last year, according to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.

Shares have closed higher and above 6200 points for the first time since March as the Australian market defied a negative US lead.

A bid by Clive Palmer to seek further damages from the state of Western Australia may be delayed until after next month's High Court border trial is resolved.

The state government is in negotiations to bring in a pool of international workers stationed in the Northern Territory as a solution to WA’s agricultural labour shortage.

Perth-based contractors Georgiou Group and Ertech Holdings have reported strong growth in annual profits, helped by their national expansion strategies.

A further two businesses have exited Yagan Square, taking the number of departures to 10 since the precinct opened in 2018, as retailers face pressure.

The spinout company of Cassini Resources is seeking to raise $6 million from its initial public offering, with an ASX listing targeted for November.

Perth has eight and a half years in which to reconnect the city's CBD to its west end with an exciting new development, writes Andrew Toulalan.

Red 5 will begin open pit production at its Great Western satellite deposit early next year, as the company ramps down operations at its King of the Hills goldmine.

Laurie Smithdale’s passion for the outdoors led to one of Perth’s iconic web businesses.