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Perth-based developer OP Properties has partnered with energy technology company Power Ledger in plans to create a carbon-neutral apartment complex in Fremantle.

Nickel miner IGO has expanded its exploration efforts in Western Australia’s Fraser Range after signing a $7 million purchase agreement with Victoria-based Boadicea Resources.

Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt is in talks to buy the rights to the Aboriginal flag.

Western Australian feature film The Furnace will have its world premiere at the 77th chapter of the Venice Film Festival today, the only Australian movie selected for the festival this year.

A US-based software business is expanding its local presence after winning a contract that helps Rio Tinto manage its contractor workforce.

WA’s hard borders will continue as other states look to ease restrictions by Christmas, with Mark McGowan warning a Brazilian-style resources industry outbreak would be catastrophic.

Too many startups and established businesses forget the importance of the customer.

With the federal government withdrawing its relief for the childcare sector, a new report argues increasing funding could bolster Australia’s economic recovery.

PM to leave Westralia out of border battle as McGowan rejects hotspot

The Morrison government's proposal to more than double the cost of some humanities degrees is set for a short stint under the microscope.

Australia's share market closed higher and is positive for the week, after banks benefitted from a lower Aussie dollar.

WorkSafe has charged two Perth businesses over the death of a plumber in Mosman Park in 2018.

Western Australians can now see where their closest container deposit refund point will be located, ahead of the scheme's October 1 start date.

Chevron has disclosed it will need extra time to complete repairs that have shut down one of the processing trains at its Gorgon gas project.

Southern Cross Care WA’s proposal for a six-storey aged care facility in Jolimont, located within the Parkside Walk precinct, has been given the green light.

Mergers can bring universities back from the brink.

The federal government is ramping-up pressure on the states to open their borders, releasing new modelling showing $55 billion could be wiped from Australia's tourism industry.

The Supreme Court of South Australia has overturned a $16.9 million costs ruling in favour of Primero Group, but the Perth company intends to pursue its claim.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has laid another tackle on the Queensland government over state border "double standards" for the AFL.

Medicare telehealth items should be made permanent beyond the coronavirus pandemic period, a parliamentary committee says.

The federal government's plan for a national definition of COVID-19 hotspots has hit a hurdle, with Western Australia's premier describing it as flawed.

Mining icon Ron Manners has much to celebrate this year, including the 125th anniversary of his family business and a spot on the Queen’s Birthday honours list.

WA has a case to argue that major resources companies are better served by headquartering in Perth.

Hard road out of recession

Australia Post has scrapped bonus payments for its executive team after facing pressure for asking workers to volunteer.

The state government will have the power to stop miners from disturbing significant sites under long-awaited Aboriginal cultural heritage reforms, which will also demand informed consent for traditional owners.

Property syndicate Quadrant Investments has secured Sydney Tools as a tenant at its Malaga premises, marking the industrial power tool retailer’s initial foray into Western Australia.

Alinta Energy has announced an upgrade of its Newman power station, with Clarke Energy winning a contract to install 14 natural gas generating units.

Australia's share market recorded its best gain since August 4 as investors shrugged off confirmation of the first recession in almost 30 years.

Wesfarmers and SQM are progressing a sharpened up lithium refinery project in Kwinana, with a $600 million proposal heading to development assessment next week.

The company formerly known as HotCopper has reported a big increase in its investments in clients’ shares, with revaluation gains leading to a modest annual profit.

It will take 20 years for homeowners using a Tesla Powerwall to recoup the purchase cost under a new solar pricing scheme, a recent analysis has found.