WA has tightened its border controls with South Australia after the state announced a seven-day lockdown, as health authorities work to trace potential contacts of another ship with COVID positive crew onboard.
Australian shares ended lower amid a broader sell-off in Asian markets, as worries over the economic impact of lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne weighed on investor sentiment.
The state's environment minister has rejected appeals against decisions to allow two of Australia's biggest iron ore miners to increase their annual exports through Port Hedland, despite ongoing concerns about dust.
Keiran Wulff has resigned as managing director of Oil Search after just 17 months, with the company citing both health issues and recent complaints about his behaviour.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is set to release its preliminary retail spending for June, which will take into account Victoria's previous lockdown.
Telstra is considering taking over the Pacific operations of a communications service provider in partnership with the Australian government, which would block China from buying the assets.
Scott Morrison has urged world leaders to ramp up production of mRNA vaccines such as Pfizer's at a historic APEC meeting to discuss recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multiplex Constructions, Crothers Construction and Facade Management Australia were among the winners at Master Builders-Bankwest Excellence in Construction Awards.
Australia's share market had its best week in the past six while a spate of takeover bids and coronavirus lockdowns will keep investors alert for more.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss whether Scott Morrison can keep a hold of WA at the next federal election.
Artistic director Clare Watson is leaving Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA while Paul Shannon has been appointed chief executive of WA Symphony Orchestra.
Macmahon Contractors is suing Kuwait-based Agility Logistics, claiming the company is still in possession of equipment it agreed to transport to Queensland six months ago.
Mining giant Rio Tinto has been hit by a range of major operational challenges caused by skilled labour shortages, Aboriginal heritage management, and heavy rain.
Chemical manufacturer Coogee and infrastructure giant QUBE Holdings have secured grants from the federal government to develop diesel storage projects in Western Australia.
