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Western Australian authorities will keep a close watch on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria amid growing pressure to reopen the state's borders.

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The Maritime Union of Australia has agreed to end its industrial action at Patrick Terminals at its wharves in Fremantle, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

A Western Australian healthcare worker who approached COVID-infected ship crew without protective equipment has tested negative but been placed into quarantine.

Investors have made a spritely start to October and all ASX sectors finished higher following a good lead from Wall Street.

John Poynton has said it was not his responsibility to inform Crown Resort's board of James Packer's intention to sell his stake in the company to now-deceased billionaire Stanley Ho.

The aged care royal commission has made recommendations to the government requiring immediate action to support the aged care sector during the pandemic.

Ramelius Resources has exceeded its gold production guidance for the September quarter, after producing 71,344 ounces from its two Western Australian mines.

St John Ambulance WA’s contract with the Department of Health has been extended until June 2022, using a new funding model.

Western Australia’s job vacancies hit an eight-year high after soaring 91 per cent in recent months, as the state rebounds from COVID-induced restrictions.

As of today, Western Australians can return their eligible beverage containers in exchange for cash at 200 refund locations across the state.

Sandfire Resources is selling its gold project in New Zealand to fellow Perth-based explorer Auris Minerals, in a cash and scrip deal worth $23.2 million.

Premier Mark McGowan has been accused of "protectionism" after he claimed reopening the borders to South Australia and the Northern Territory would provide no economic benefit.

With the national economy in recession, upkeep and repairs on Collins class submarines could play a key role in WA’s recovery.

There’s unprecedented investment in Australia’s defence industry manufacturers as the government embarks on the most significant armed build-up in a generation.

Perth’s housing value remained steady through September as economic conditions in Melbourne and Sydney weighed negatively on the national market, according to new CoreLogic data.

Resource Development Group has secured work at Fortescue Metals Group’s Solomon Hub, while a contract with Chinese-owned Minjar Gold has been terminated.

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Australian manufacturers across six priority areas will receive more help to expand in high-value areas through an almost $1.5 billion budget boost.

SRG Global has secured a new, $100 million contract with South32 for work at its alumina operations in Western Australia, as well as a $25 million extension.

Flight Centre is closing 90 of its travel agencies across the world, having already cut about 4,000 jobs this year due to the pandemic ravaging the travel industry.

Gina Rinehart’s Atlas Iron has been given the go-ahead from the state’s environmental authorities to develop a new mine, Miralga Creek, in the Pilbara.

Stockbroking firm Hartleys more than tripled its profit this past financial year amid a flurry of equity raisings in the resources sector.

Shell could shed up to 9,000 jobs globally by 2022 in an effort to save the energy and petrochemical giant about $2 billion annually.

Australian Defence Force personnel are set to arrive in Port Hedland in Western Australia's north to help contain a COVID-19 outbreak linked to an offshore vessel.

The World Health Organisation has updated its guidance on the use of masks, advising all children above the age of 12 to wear face coverings where appropriate.

BHP to recruit 3500 apprentices, trainees.

Regional airline Rex has leased six Boeing 737 planes as it prepares to take on Qantas and Virgin with flights between capital cities next year.

The NSW premier insists the controversial Narrabri coal seam gas project went through a robust assessment before it was approved, sparking outrage from locals.

The state government has committed to building a new modern emergency services training academy to replace the ageing Forrestfield facility.

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest’s hospitality and entertainment company, Z1Z, will open its first venue at the Old Swan Brewery site in early November.

Investors on the ASX ramped up their sell-off after the first debate for the US presidency, and the market had its first monthly fall since the pandemic first gripped Australia.