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A record high for the Australian share market did not lead to big gains for investors, who remain wary of inflation data due in China and the US.

A new carbon target for Woodside's Pluto LNG has been approved; Chevron has invested in solar; and six carbon capture projects have been granted $50 million.

Mining giant BHP has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating harassment and improving workplace culture while a man was reportedly charged today over an alleged sexual assault at the South Flank project.

Odyssey Gold has completed a $10 million share placement to fund continued exploration in Western Australia's Murchison region.

Perth-based MICROMINE is set to complete its first acquisition in almost two decades, with the purchase of fellow software company Precision Mining.

Hydrogen has plenty of boosters but some of the downsides are being glossed over.

The state government has announced plans to fast-track the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, with those aged 30 to 49 to be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine from Thursday.

Listed company Delta Drone International has been reappointed as South32's aerial data services provider in South Africa under a $2.7 million contract extension.

More than $60,000 was spent by federal WA MPs on Facebook advertising over the past three months, according to recent financial disclosures published by the social media giant.

The state government has opened the new Bellevue Metronet Railcar Facility, making good on its 2017 election commitment to bring railcar manufacturing back to WA.

Telecommunications provider Vonex is set to gain more than 5,000 new customers through a deal with Sydney-headquartered MNF Group.

Building tensions and overhead wires await the next mayor of Nedlands after next month's election.

Australia's chief nurse has declared mass vaccination will be the key to defeating mutant coronavirus strains, including variants detected in the Melbourne outbreak.

Hotel quarantine guests in Western Australia could soon be required to undergo a fourth COVID-19 test after a scare involving a maritime worker.

Australian farmers are on track to plant the biggest winter crop in the nation's history with strong rainfall and high global prices outweighing a mouse plague.

Coronavirus vaccines are being made available to all National Disability Insurance Scheme participants aged over 16.

PM renews IR agenda amid fight for miners

The state government has announced that it will fund the planning and operation of a Perth Children's Hospice, to be built at Swanbourne.

Hybrid Systems Australia has signed a 10-year lease for a facility at Perth Airport to manufacture standalone power systems, and announced an acquisition.

Shares extended all-time highs on the Australian market, and overseas inflation data appears the only immediate obstacle to rising portfolio values.

Coronavirus vaccines could soon be mandatory for aged care and disability workers in a bid to lower the risk of nursing home deaths.

Talk about the need for cultural change within organisations must be backed by action.

Wally Newman has fallen short in his bid to return as member director at CBH Group, losing out to Lake Grace-based farmer Royce Taylor.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss what is driving WA's stellar economic data and the state government's household bills policy.

Distribution services provider Stealth Global expects to grow its revenue by about $18 million, following the acquisition of Skipper Transport Parts from Eagers Automotive.

Strong revenue is masking rising costs in WA, and the associated inflationary pressure.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss WA's economic strength, Ben Wyatt's new roles, the Pindan saga, house prices and why WA is underperforming, Mineral Resources and Clough.

WA may have to defend its position on GST redistribution, again.

Businessman John Caratti has lost his bid to challenge an $800,000 legal bill, with the state's Supreme Court siding with his former barrister.

Hancock Prospecting has backed a $1 million personal donation to the Special Air Services Resources Fund by its executive chair Gina Rinehart with a further $500,000 contribution to the special vehicle to support Australia's elite soldiers.

Blackburne has appointed Multiplex as the builder for its $350 million western suburbs apartment project, The Grove Residences.

New lending for housing in Western Australia has dropped 7.9 per cent after applications under the state's Building Bonus Grant closed, while national lending has risen to a record high.