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Two unvaccinated healthcare workers are in hotel quarantine after potential exposure to COVID-19 during the transfer of a sick crew member from a Fremantle cargo vessel yesterday.

BHP has appointed a mining executive who has spent most of her career at Rio Tinto as the new asset president for its Nickel West business.

A changing geopolitical climate poses challenges for defence, aid and diplomatic funds.

Far East Consortium's proposal to deliver a 15-storey mixed-use development on the corner of Roe Street and King Street has been recommended for approval.

Listed contractor NRW Holdings has secured new work from Rio Tinto and its subsidiary, Hamersley Iron, worth a combined $86.5 million.

Newly disclosed figures reveal Labor's dominant financial position ahead of the March state election, having outspent the Liberals by nearly $2.5 million.

IGO has bolstered its nickel portfolio in Western Australia after signing an agreement with mining prospector and major shareholder Mark Creasy.

Perth offers plenty of high-quality learning opportunities.

Schools, TAFEs, and universities are eager to welcome international students back to WA.

Business News spoke to three international students about why they decided to study in Perth and what they have enjoyed about living here.

Perenti has launched a new technology-focused mining services business while reporting a 22 per cent jump in contracted work.

A new mine in WA and aspiring producers are contributing to rising Australian manganese output.

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The federal government has thrown Opera Australia a $4 million lifeline amid cancellations and disruptions caused by the latest COVID-19 lockdowns.

Regional telecommunications are set for a boost with the announcement of 14 new telecommunications towers jointly funded by the state and federal governments.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Matt McKenzie highlights WA tech success stories from this year's Incite Awards.

An all-time high for the Australian share market and record prices for some of its biggest companies proved major feats to start the trading week.

Crown Resorts has accepted its failings and is working earnestly to address its deficiencies, according to the embattled casino giant's lawyer Kanaga Dharmananda.

Best & Less shares have proven popular on the Australian market as investors tip the company to overcome coronavirus lockdowns.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has raised funds for the restart of its Ellendale mine in WA and expand its downstream capabilities.

Consumers are paying more for drinks after the introduction of WA's container deposit scheme but the economic regulator says the price increases are reasonable.

A marine technology company based in Canning Vale has been subcontracted to work on the federal government's Hunter frigate program.

Western Australia's labour market has continued to go from strength to strength as another month of labour force data rolls in.

Three crew members with COVID-19-like symptoms on board a bulk carrier vessel from Singapore will be evacuated by health authorities when the ship berths at Fremantle Port today.

Perth-based Titan Minerals has completed the sale of its Zaruma gold project in Ecuador to Pelorus Minerals for $US15 million in cash.

APIL Group has sold its multi-tenanted industrial estate in Welshpool for $23.3 million, having confirmed its purchase of a neighbourhood centre last week.

Labor and unions have renewed demands for JobKeeper to be reinstated but Josh Frydenberg is standing firm, saying current support measures are sufficient.

Local engineering and construction company Decmil Group is raising up to $32 million to begin work on a number of new projects.

Bill Shorten insists he has no interest in returning to the leadership of the Labor party, dismissing a story that he has been discussing this issue with colleagues as "boring" and unsourced.

Dunsborough faces a challenge navigating growth while maintaining its coastal town charm.

Australians are facing a renewed push to receive coronavirus vaccinations after new advice strongly recommending AstraZeneca for all adults in Sydney.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission resumes this week and for the first time will question people who oversaw Crown Resorts' Western Australian operations.