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Retail spending across Australia jumped 1.4 per cent in March, stronger than the 1 per cent increase expected by economists.

Mexican chain Taco Bell have confirmed plans to open in Perth, with a restaurant in Midland to launch later this year.

Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout is facing a critical juncture as Prime Minister Scott Morrison prepares to meet with premiers and chief ministers to rejig the program.

The head of national financial advocacy group Women in Super has called on the federal government to reinstate the gender budget statement.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray chats to property journalist Katie McDonald about the resurgence of timber in the construction sector.

Lithium miner Pilbara Minerals has achieved record quarterly production from its Pilgangoora operations in WA while signalling an uptick in demand for spodumene concentrate.

Australia's share market has closed below 7000 points for the first time in a week after coronavirus infections worried investors, but a second-half rally gave hope for Thursday.

Five hydrogen hubs will be established across Australia after the federal government promised $539 million for hydrogen and carbon capture.

Antipa Minerals has secured $22 million from a share placement, which will be used to fund ongoing exploration across the company's gold and copper tenements in WA.

The growth in online harassment is of particular concern when children are involved.

The state government has opted not to prosecute a mining company alleged to have destroyed a sacred Aboriginal heritage site in the Kimberley.

Former staffer Brittany Higgins plans to push the prime minister for changes to workplace culture in Parliament House when the two meet as early as next week.

Santos and Pilbara mining giant Rio Tinto have entered a new gas supply agreement, which will take effect later this year.

Property developers are undeterred by the trend towards working from home, with new plans for a 14-storey office the latest in a series of proposed CBD projects.

Western Australia has secured hosting rights to one of the most watched games on Australian television, with the State of Origin set to be held at Perth's Optus Stadium in June 2022.

A new program in the Mid West could be the key for farmers looking to enter the carbon farming market.

Northern Star Resources is on track to meet its full-year targets after posting a jump in quarterly gold sales, underpinned by its recent $5.8 billion acquisition of Saracen Mineral Holdings.

Border closures have made it hard for WA agribusinesses to find workers.

BHP has reported a dip in first-quarter output across its iron ore operations but says it's still on track for a strong year.

Finding Scitech a new home is top of the list for new chair Chris Palandri.

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Perth city's London Court is set for a changing of the guard, with the property on the market for the first time in 70 years.

Afterpay has confirmed it is closer to listing on a US stock market after North America overtook Australia and New Zealand as the biggest region for sales.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Matthew McKenzie about Asian engagement.

The state government won't ease coronavirus restrictions on Anzac Day services despite some local events being cancelled.

Australia's share market has pulled back from near-record heights, and the Aussie dollar climbed against the US after the Reserve Bank flagged winding up cheap credit for banks.

Woolworths Group has invested a further $223 million in Sydney-based Quantium, taking its stake in the data firm to 75 per cent.

Former treasurer Ben Wyatt has been appointed to the board of medical research organisation Telethon Kids Institute, his first role since leaving from politics.

GWR Group has revealed plans to demerge its Wiluna West gold project into a new listed entity, following a major resource upgrade.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission chair has urged the parties involved to be respectful, courteous and to act with integrity as the commission held its second hearing today.

Scott Morrison has pledged to protect industry on the road to net zero and shows no signs of increasing Australia's emissions reduction targets for 2030.

The air force's relationship with WA continues to grow in importance.