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Perth-based Nuheara and technology leaders Bob Cross and Greg Riebe received honorary prizes at this year’s Lateral INCITE awards.

Perth’s major accounting firms have about 70 per cent of their staff back in the office after COVID, but lots of variation sits behind that number.

Staff numbers at WA’s accounting firms have experienced their largest fall in more than 20 years, though the change was highly variable.

Perth-based lithium miner Galaxy Resources has sought up to $161 million to fund the first stage of its Sal de Vida development in Argentina.

Retailer Harvey Norman has experienced a revenue boost since the start of the new financial year, putting it on course for a strong rise in pre-tax profit.

Scott Morrison has defended using public money to fly former finance minister Mathias Cormann around Europe.

Lisa Halton’s determination to intertwine architecture with wellbeing outcomes has shaped her housing designs.

CIMIC to pay small suppliers faster after ACCC interest

Australia is eyeing a path to normal life after the latest positive coronavirus vaccine trials boosted hopes of ending the world's pandemic nightmare.

The Morrison government has approved a controversial gas field in northwest NSW, paving the way for the $3.6 billion coal seam project to go ahead.

Experience rejoining the workforce after studying as a young mother shaped new Liberals WA deputy leader Libby Mettam, Ms Mettam told Business News.

Gold stocks were sold heavily today after an overnight fall in the price of the yellow metal but strength in other sectors saw the ASX close solidly higher.

South32 has agreed to sell a package of mining royalties to a Canadian business for $US55 million ($A75 million) in cash and shares.

Businesses in the Pilbara will soon have better access to international supply chains after shipping company Sea Swift announced a regular, scheduled service between Singapore and Dampier.

Perth-based SRG Global has secured $100 million in work including on two residential towers at Elizabeth Quay.

Losses to online shopping scams have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Scamwatch now warning people to be cautious when buying their Christmas presents online.

WA-based shoe retailer Zomp has said it will close down in the coming weeks, 48 years after opening its first location in Trinity Arcade.

Cedar Woods Properties has appointed Webb and Brown-Neaves to construct its townhouse development in Subiaco.

Global engineering firm Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has signed a long-term lease for a purpose-built workshop at Roe Highway Logistics Park in Kenwick.

Zak Kirkup says he aims to win the March state election, promising there will be no deviation between the opposition or government on COVID-19 health policy.

Australia still has a perception problem with luxury, no matter how wealthy we all are.

ADCO has been contracted to build Western Power’s new Forrestdale hub, which will house 850 operational and service employees.

Australian iron ore exports reached a record high of $10.9 billion in October, most of which was destined for China.

A Ghanaian business has joined the battle to buy out Perth-based Cardinal Resources, topping previous bids for the gold explorer with a new cash offer of $1.05 per share.

NRW Holdings is seeking its fifth acquisition after announcing a $100 million off-market takeover of fellow Perth-based contractor Primero Group.

Zak Kirkup has been elected leader of the opposition unopposed after Dean Nalder withdrew his candidacy earlier this morning.

Australians with disability have been promised clearer decision making time frames for support services when major changes are introduced next year.

Paul Lionetti has grown his property portfolio from a share in a single deli to around 30 per cent of Albany’s commercial district.

WA’s workforce may be looking at the future of work with rose-tinted glasses, according to new research from the Committee for Perth.

PM: China needlessly hurting ties

Koala populations will be checked across the country as part of an $18 million plan to help protect the troubled native animal.

Former banking executive and cabinet minister Dean Nalder or former political adviser Zak Kirkup will likely emerge as the WA Liberal Party’s leader tomorrow.