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Several Western Australian-based property companies were awarded for their developments over the weekend, as part of the inaugural Apartment Awards for Excellence.

Scott Morrison faces stiff opposition on plans to allow vaccinated Australians to travel between states in the event of coronavirus lockdowns.

The Australian Medical Association and Australian Nurses Federation are planning a rally outside Perth Children's Hospital to address "systemic problems".

UWA’s bold land sale master plan

Kogan executives have claimed inflation is affecting the online retailer's fortunes, but a fund manager says he was yet to see price pressures elsewhere.

Companies are being urged to come forward if they can help make cutting-edge vaccines for the coronavirus pandemic and other diseases in the future.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the week in politics, including two big federal announcements on subsidies for oil refining and a gas power station.

Toro Energy is raising $15 million to advance its Wiluna uranium project in WA, as well as pay back debt and fund exploration programs.

The state government has today released funding to facilitate the operation of the asset management arm of Pindan Group, with interest from parties hoping to restructure the business.

Lucapa Diamond Company is paying $8.5 million in cash to acquire a past-producing project in WA, with the purchase to be funded by a planned capital raising.

Asian engagement is still critical to the state’s trade agenda, Deputy Premier Roger Cook said today, while acknowledging the government may have muddled its messaging in recent weeks.

Sport could play a role in hastening moves towards hitting broader gender equality targets.

Many young investors are wading into dangerous territory.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Pindan Group, falling unemployment, Rottnest Lodge plans, the sale of two WA contractors, Jimmy Wilson, David Singleton and tech awards.

The Pindan group paid EY $120,000 to conduct a review of its business in 2019 and again engaged the firm's insolvency experts to provide restructuring assistance in May last year.

Red 5 has downgraded its full-year production guidance for the Darlot goldmine in WA, citing lower-than-expected output due to labour shortages.

Joanne Pollard was named WA volunteer of the year and Woodside Petroleum was recognised for its volunteer programs at an awards ceremony last night.

Premier Mark McGowan has called for an easing of hostilities between health unions and executives as the fallout continues over the death of Aishwarya Aswath.

BHP could spend up to $22 million exploring Encounter Resources’ Elliott copper project in the Northern Territory, having finalised a joint venture arrangement.

Kate Cherry is bringing her business and arts experience to new projects in Perth.

The state government has defended its decision to award construction tenders to Pindan, revealing the company passed all financial due diligence checks just six months ago.

Alcoa uses $11m grant to test its green plan

Realside Property has launched an industrial fund under new investment management platform Ovest Industrial, headed by industry leader Julie Drago.

Cricket Australia's board is expected to soon appoint a permanent chief executive, with Englishman Nick Hockley having acted in the role for almost a year.

Western Australian doctors and nurses have expressed disgust over the referral of junior staff at Perth Children's Hospital to the medical watchdog.

Shares rebounded strongly on the Australian market but talk of easing demand elsewhere may have made for a lacklustre showing from commodity stocks.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Jesinta Burton discuss the media frenzy surrounding the court case for 27-year-old Perth man Christopher Brown.

Woodside Petroleum and Fortescue Metals Group have announced separate agreements today with major Japanese companies to assess production of green ammonia in Tasmania.

Perth-based Seafarms Group will award five contracts to progress the development of a large-scale prawn aquaculture project in the Northern Territory.

The WA screen industry has fallen in behind the idea of Fremantle as the state’s film hub. But is Victoria Quay the best place for a movie studio? asks Mark Naglazas in the second of a series of articles on the most important piece of film infrastructure in our state’s history.

Australian regulators have uncovered six more cases of rare blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, but say they are not unexpected as the rollout expands.

Toronto-listed First Quantum Minerals will sell 30 per cent of the Ravensthorpe nickel mine to South Korean Posco for $CAD240 million, with plans to consider battery precursor materials.