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Federal Labor has backed gas as a key part of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a new policy platform set for debate later this month.

Medical experts believe the federal government's coronavirus vaccination target will be hard to achieve unless jab rates are dramatically ramped up.

JobKeeper wage subsidies worth millions of dollars have been paid back to the tax office as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg rules out changing laws to force other companies to do the same.

John Poynton has resigned as a director of Crown Resorts and chairman of Crown Perth, leaving the group bereft of experienced directors or executives in Perth.

Pindan has started construction on Momentum Wealth's 36-apartment project, which forms part of the state's governments social housing package.

A letter has been sent to Prime Minister Scott Morrison alleging a 1988 rape by a current cabinet minister.

Rio Tinto will chip in $20 million for a new hospital in Tom Price in a deal signed before the caretaker period, but announced today.

Kalgoorlie-based training company All Mine & Construction Training has launched legal action over an alleged contract breach it claims derailed its $1.2 million sale.

Early issues with Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout are being ironed out as the federal government assures the public safety is paramount.

Investors left out of pocket by the 2016 break-up of former AFL footballer Andrew Donnelly's insurance business are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for lost money.

Australia's share market had its heaviest percentage fall since early September after investors opted for rising yields in the bond market.

Austal's net profit after tax was $52.4 million, up 29 per cent, while revenue fell 19 per cent to $840.3 million, due to a poor exchange rate and less throughput in the US.

Lynas Rare Earths has benefited from a favourable commodity market, having grown its net profit from $3 million to $40.6 million in the year to December 2020.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss election campaigning, mining ranking slips, Beament picks copper, Turnbull joins FMG, BGC, Rio Tinto, our oil and gas special report, and what is great for our state?

The state's former chief health officer has recommended an urgent independent assessment of ventilation in all WA quarantine hotels after last month's lockdown.

Getting serious about climate change means shifting positions on the role of nuclear power.

Mining services business Orica has replaced its managing director after revealing a larger than expected impact from COVID-19 on its global operations.

The Eagles outperformed their cross-town rivals both on the field and off it in 2020, reporting this morning the club had made a profit of a little more than $73,000 last year.

A transport link between Fremantle and Murdoch has been added to the national priority list by Infrastructure Australia, along with a shiplift or berths at Henderson.

Harvey Norman continues to enjoy soaring sales through the pandemic after posting a 116 per cent rise in first-half earnings.

A fund managed by Primewest has signed a deal with the federal government to develop a 4,500-square-metre office building in Bunbury.

News has returned to Australian Facebook feeds with the social media behemoth dropping its ban after reaching a deal with the federal government.

PACT Construction has been awarded the contract for the second stage of Bob Hawke College in Subiaco, after the company completed the first stage in 2020.

The pandemic has boosted business for one furniture maker, who hopes a renewed focus on locally made products will continue to drive the sector.

Iluka catches global attention with rare earths plans

Afterpay is raising money to increase its stake in its US operations, on the same day it posted a first-half loss.

Mirvac executive Paige Walker has been appointed president of the Property Council of Australia's Western Australia chapter.

Scott Morrison has conceded his defence minister should have told him about an alleged rape in Parliament House without identifying the woman involved.

Property assets represent a significant portion of the nation's wealth, so why are there so few tech businesses servicing the sector?

Land developer Peet and apartment developer Finbar have both posted profits for the first half of the 2021 financial year.

Perth-based real estate agent Russell Poliwka has lost an appeal against a 2019 court order to pay $2 million to his former business partner Sherif Girgis, ending a three-year legal battle.

Shares in Sandfire Resources jumped 11 per cent today after the company reported strong growth in earnings and talked up the copper market outlook.