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Investors piled into online retail and supermarket stocks tipped to profit from new coronavirus lockdowns in Australia, and abandoned travel providers.

Barton Gold has had a slow start to its first day of trading, with its shares down 12 per cent as the explorer gets ready to drill targets in South Australia.

Swoop Holdings has made its second major acquisition in under a month, picking up Community Communications and more than a dozen of its fixed-wireless towers for an undisclosed sum.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, property journalist Katie McDonald discusses major developments and new initiatives in the City of Perth.

Alinta Energy is seeking environmental assent for a 60 megawatt gas generator and 40MW battery in Port Hedland, after development approval was deferred.

Gold Road Resources has forecast lower production this quarter following disruptions at the Gruyere processing plant near Laverton.

Barnaby Joyce's decision to dump resources minister Keith Pitt from the federal cabinet is bad news for Western Australia, writes Peter Kennedy.

COVID-19 has modified our consumption patterns as Australians are stuck at home, unable to spend their dollars on that much-desired European tour or visit to Bali.

Mineral Commodities is facing a second lawsuit at the hands of its former boss Mark Caruso, just months after his 20-year reign ended in his sacking.

Ardea Resources has raised $5.7 million through a share placement to fund feasibility work at the company's Kalgoorlie nickel project.

The board of West Perth-based Nusantara Resources has accepted a takeover proposal from a major shareholder that values the gold explorer at about $80 million.

Western Australia has recorded one new case of COVID-19 today, a woman who came into contact with the case that sparked yesterday's increased restrictions.

Clublinks Management has been appointed operator of the Links Kennedy Bay golf course, as part of the $425 million Kennedy Bay coastal development.

Strike Resources has signed early agreements for its Paulsens East iron ore mine, including with listed contractor Dynamic Drill and Blast.

Australia faces a major challenge of an ageing population, made worse by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Josh Frydenberg has warned.

IGA Supermarkets owner and distributor Metcash has reported record annual sales and will buy back shares.

Vaccination of aged care workers will be made mandatory under a move endorsed by the national cabinet.

Australia's resources and energy exports are expected to hit $334 billion in the next financial year, a new study shows.

Migrant recovery needed to rein in 40 years of deficits

Border restrictions will be introduced between WA and the Northern Territory, Queensland, and ACT at 6pm Sunday, after concerns of significant spreading from a mine site.

A Western Australian woman who visited Sydney and returned home has contracted COVID-19, prompting increased restrictions including mask wearing indoors.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss what the return of Barnaby Joyce means for net-zero policy and new numbers on the state's royalty bonanza.

Rio Tinto has been criticised for allowing Aboriginal heritage artefacts collected at its giant Marandoo mine to be dumped at a Darwin rubbish tip in the 1990s.

Top officials from the mining industry have come together to affirm their support for clamping down on sexual assault in the workplace as allegations of misconduct roil the sector.

Investors had their first week of losses in the past six on the ASX while keenly awaited US inflation data could prompt more erratic trading.

Seven West Media has announced plans to retire the 36-year-old Community Newspapers brand, relaunching the products as PerthNow newspapers from August.

Torque Metals has listed on the ASX, joining fellow Perth-based explorer Arcadia Minerals which began trading earlier this week.

Australian Development Capital has lodged updated plans to build a $48.8 million residential development and shopping precinct in Mosman Park, a project it hopes to expedite through the state's Development Assessment Unit.

A motivational speaker from Victoria is in custody in Perth after allegedly failing to comply with COVID-19 directions.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Asian Renewable Energy Hub, South Fremantle Power Station, iron ore, the Weld Club, construction industry overview and the education sector.

The cultural divide between Australia's west and east is growing.

Stiles Electrical and Communication Services was established in 1999 and has predominantly been based in Perth's Northern Region.