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Premier Investments, owner of retail chains including Peter Alexander and Just Jeans, has defended not repaying $15.6 million in JobKeeper assistance after reporting an 88 per cent profit increase.

Treasury boss Steven Kennedy expects a "bump" in the unemployment rate as the JobKeeper wage subsidy comes to an end next week.

Australian schools are becoming increasingly segregated by socioeconomic factors, according to new research from the Gonski Institute at the University of New South Wales.

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A long-running dispute over a four-storey development at the site of popular northern beaches cafe Yelo appears to have been brought to an end today after the proposal was refused.

HealthEngine has pushed back on reports its booking system has allowed patients to prematurely book the second dose of their COVID-19 vaccine.

OPINION: A deep-water port at Exmouth would realise almost $1 billion in gross regional product over the next 25 years, writes Gascoyne Gateway managing director Michael Edwards.

Australia's share market has closed lower for the fourth time in the past five sessions, while the Aussie dollar fell to US76 cents as demand for commodities dropped.

A coalition deal with the Nationals will be a priority for new WA Liberal leader David Honey, while he has shared concerns about the state's long-term economic future.

City of Subiaco planning officers have recommended the state's new Development Assessment Unit not support the application for the $21 million development.

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Rio Tinto has predicted its new approach to Aboriginal heritage will fundamentally change the way it runs its mining operations.

A third of uni students were unhappy with their overall experience of tertiary education last year, a national survey has found.

Real estate firm The Agency Group appears to be attempting to drive growth amid a federal court case and speculation surrounding its solvency, appointing Geoffery Lucas as CEO.

WA-based construction engineering company AusGroup has secured a 10-year maintenance contract with Chevron Australia.

Delaying a decision on moving full-cycle docking for the Collins class submarines to Western Australia increases the risk to the capability, a Senate hearing has been told.

Scott Morrison has indicated he is likely to strip Christian Porter of more responsibilities as the attorney-general sues the ABC for defamation.

Artists are putting pressure on arts organisations to think more carefully about where their funds come from.

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National property and infrastructure consultancy APP Corporation has joined Australian Biome, the major tourism development planned for Perth Airport.

Liberal deputy leader Libby Mettam will not nominate for the party's leadership on Tuesday, paving the way for David Honey to take the reins.

An Esperance shed-building company and its director could face fines of up to $3.2 million and jail time over the death of a 25-year-old employee last year.

Investors in Australia's share market have made gains early in a week in which most of the focus will likely be on US financial leaders appearing before the Senate.

Several factors are hindering WA sheep farmers' ability to take advantage of surging export demand.

Perth company Zella DC has tapped in to a network of experienced commercial advisers to help it pursue growth in the data centre market, against competition from listed companies and global heavyweights.

WA gold explorer Medallion Metals has listed on the stock exchange after raising $12.5 million from an initial public offering.

An extradition hearing for Perth-based tech millionaire Eugeni Tsvetnenko has been postponed for the third time in 18 months.

Salt Lake Potash is set to emerge as Australia's first sulphate of potash producer, having begun commissioning of its Lake Way processing plant near Wiluna.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will make changes to the JobMaker hiring credit scheme after corporate leaders shunned the $4 billion program.

Profit-seeking projects, rather than community infrastructure, have attracted concessions through the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility, amid questions over public benefit.

A smooth rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine around the world will lift Australian economic growth and generate tens of thousands of jobs, a new analysis predicts.

Cedar Woods Properties' bid to redevelop land surrounding the Swanbourne train station has progressed, but further details over development scope and scale are yet to be disclosed.