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WA's mining boom may have had the unintended consequence of reducing the state's knowledge-based skillset, according to new research from the Committee for Perth.

Real estate funds manager Primewest has signed mining software company Micromine and Sinosteel as new tenants at 251 St Georges Terrace.

Push for WA digital minister

In the last chapter of the Business News' Great for the State series, leaders from energy, mining, the arts and sport shared their insights on shaping the state's future.

Rising commodities prices proved a talking point for a second consecutive day, and helped the Australian share market close higher and the dollar remain above 79 US cents.

ASX-listed Macmahon Holdings has reported higher annual earnings, attributing the growth to contracted work in its underground mining division.

More than 60 protestors have converged on the site of the state government's $126 million Ocean Reef Marina development, demanding that the proposal be reconsidered.

Perenti's underlying profitability took a $16 million hit in the six months to December, as COVID-19 and the strong Australian dollar weighed on the mining services business.

High net worth investors are looking to diversify away from the stock market, with private equity and property two of the preferred alternatives, a survey by BDO has found.

Western Australia's opposition leader is confident voters won't abandon him at next month's election despite polls predicting he will lose his seat.

A dedicated strata helpline, addressing building defects, and lowering insurance for strata-titled properties are at the top of Strata Community Association's state election wish list.

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is joining Fortescue Metals Group's green energy arm as chair of Australian Fortescue Future Industries.

BHP and traditional owners are investigating a rockfall at a heritage site near Mining Area C, although the cause is unclear.

The varying aspects of Australia's pandemic response provide an opportunity to examine policy settings.

The City of Stirling has swung into action following an influx of development applications seeking state approval for variations to the city's 12-storey height limit.

Austal's US president has resigned following the completion of an investigation into the procurement and cost of labour for its combat ship program.

Facebook has struck a preliminary news sharing agreement with Seven West Media, just hours after the federal government agreed to further amend its mandatory media bargaining code.

Monadelphous has reported a rise in both its first-half revenue and profit but has expressed concern about skilled labour shortages.

Cilla de Lacy has said she will resign as mayor of the City of Nedlands this week, citing frustrations with WA's local government sector.

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Australian exports dropped 9 per cent in January, led by a fall in iron ore shipments after a strong result the previous month.

After decades in construction, Robert Williams is building a new business, piece by piece.

Unemployed workers will receive a permanent $50 a fortnight increase to the JobSeeker payment once the coronavirus supplement is scrapped.

More doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine have arrived in Australia as the early stages of the jab rollout continue.

Mine cleared, but mind the bats

The Victorian government has called a royal commission into Crown Resorts, which disclosed the resignation of director Harold Mitchell, heaping further pressure on John Poynton.

A draft development plan outlining the vision for the future of Subiaco's “beating heart” has copped criticism from the site's largest private landholder.

Two nurses have become the first Western Australians to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, saying they hope it will save lives and ease the strain on the healthcare system.

Hastings Technology Metals is seeking another $44 million to advance its Yangibana project, just days after receiving $57 million for the same purpose.

Singaporean business Pavilion has committed to buy 3 million tonnes of LNG from Chevron in a deal with strict carbon reporting requirements.

The fall-off in trade to the Middle East is a concern for WA sheep farmers.

Australia's share market closed marginally lower while the Australian dollar reached its highest level in almost three years, spurred by metal prices.