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The first of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial's centrepiece exhibitions weaves together the disparate cultures of the Indian Ocean rim in ways that Craig McKeough finds profound.

Western Australia has closed out the past financial year in an even better position than expected.

The arts need to implement programs to remove barriers to access for young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, according to economist Michael Dockery.

Mustera Property Group has started building its $90 million Forbes project in Applecross, and has its sights on residential developments in North Fremantle and East Perth.

Vaccine mandates will apply to transport and freight workers travelling into Western Australia from high or extreme risk regions from late next month.

Cedar Woods Properties' $32.5 million proposed apartment complex in Subiaco is a step closer to getting the green light.

Uranium is in focus as the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels, and investment funds buy yellowcake.

Australia is sleepwalking into an aged care nightmare.

Premier Mark McGowan says a woman has tested positive for COVID-19 after unlawfully flying in from NSW, but there's no wider risk to the community.

Family-owned business Whittens is suing engineering company Mondium for allegedly failing to properly value and pay for work it completed at Rio Tinto's Western Turner mine.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Dexus buying Jandakot, Raleigh Finlayson, Sandfire Resources, Quintis, Dallas Dempster, John Elliott, APM, iron ore and RemSense IPO.

The federal health minister says half of Australia's population has now been vaccinated against coronavirus.

The City of Subiaco has endorsed a new development plan outlining its future vision amid debate over what constitutes heritage

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has declared it is in Australia's interest to back global climate targets as he makes the economic case for a 2050 net zero emissions goal.

Australia and India expect to seal an interim trade agreement by the end of the year following a meeting on the sidelines of global Quad talks.

WA builders push back on mandatory jabs amid Melbourne riots

Australia has pledged to send 60 million coronavirus vaccine doses to countries across the Indo-Pacific region by the end of next year.

Workers at a major parcel delivery company are striking across the country, dealing another blow to Australia's overwhelmed postal system.

The state's peak development assessment body has given True North Properties the green light to build a $27.4 million apartment building and offices in Tuart Hill.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray highlights how communication firms are fighting for staff in a tight labour market.

Applecross-based Crothers Construction has been selected by the state government to rebuild Lesmurdie Primary School.

Fortescue has appointed four new executives, including one from Vale and two for its green energy arm, days after two departures were revealed.

AMP Capital's $150 million high-rise apartment complex has been given development approval.

Shares on the ASX had their biggest rise since August 2 following a global relief rally for the still-troubled property giant Evergrande.

Dexus has bought Jandakot airport and surrounding land for $1.3 billion, establishing its footprint in WA logistics infrastructure.

People are increasingly using social media to "pump and dump" shares while other participants are left with heavy losses.

Potash player Agrimin has been granted lead agency status from the state government for its $637 million Mackay development in the Pilbara.

Declining iron ore royalties will ensure the May 2022 state budget is a vastly different document to the latest iteration.

Triton Minerals is raising $10 million for its Ancuabe graphite project in Mozambique.

Quintis and several of its senior executives are facing defamation action at the hands of the company's former director, a claim it intends to vigorously defend.

City of Stirling mayor Mark Irwin says members of the community have threatened legal action and lashed out at councillors over a childcare centre planned for Wembley Downs.

Karl Simich-led Sandfire Resources is set to become one the largest listed copper producers through the $2.6 billion cash acquisition of an operation in Spain.