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Greenbatch Foundation is in voluntary administration after losing income due to events cancelled in Perth's recent COVID-19 lockdown.

Property firm Miramar Property Partners is taking food vendor Tao Cafe to the Supreme Court for allegedly breaking a $2.9 million lease agreement.

Children of the Sea, Perth Festival, Encounter / Performing Lines WA · Subiaco Arts Centre, 17 February, 2021 ·On rare occasions, the intentions of a piece of theatre, its conception and the

Australia's share market closed little changed, but could have been lower if not for giants CSL and Fortescue giving good earnings reports and steadying the indices.

South32's interim dividend has lifted by 27 per cent despite revenue and profit declining markedly in the six months to December.

Perth-based Deep Yellow has secured $40.8 million from investors to progress the development of a uranium project in Namibia.

The Mannkal Economic Education Foundation has launched Project WA, which sets out a free-market microeconomic agenda for the next state government.

At least 5,000 Western Australians should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-March with hotel quarantine workers to be among the first recipients.

The strong likelihood of a returned McGowan government isn't enough to ensure it can gain a majority in the upper house.

Rare earth company Hastings Technology Metals has secured funds from a share placement to progress the construction of its Yangibana joint venture in Western Australia.

Shares in NRW Holdings fell sharply today after the contractor's earnings were hit by higher operating costs and lower productivity in the Pilbara.

Crown Resorts shareholders have had more bad news after the casino operator revealed a first-half loss of $120 million from coronavirus restrictions.

The Housing Industry Association has forecast a record near-130,000 detached home starts for Australia in 2021, with a steep decline in numbers predicted early next year.

Two internet service providers backed by Andrew Forrest's Tattarang are set to merge and list on the ASX through a reverse takeover of Sydney-based outfit Stemify.

Privately owned Perth company MAK Industrial Water Solutions has continued its rapid expansion, buying a Queensland-based water treatment company.

More than 13,000 Western Australian jobs were lost in January, including 9,900 by women, according to new labour market data.

Wesfarmers managing director Rob Scott has called for a nationally consistent approach to quarantine and lockdowns as COVID-19-related buying boosted sales across the conglomerate's retailers.

Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed a $US400 million cost blowout for its Iron Bridge magnetite project while announcing a 44 per cent growth in revenue and higher dividend payout.

Impairments drove Australian petroleum company Woodside to a net loss of $US4 billion, but underlying profit was $US447 million.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is sorry a former Liberal staffer feels he has been victim-blaming in response to her allegations of being raped at Parliament House.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has lashed Facebook for its heavy-handed censorship of Australian news and information.

WA's fledgling potash industry is making solid steps towards first production.

Ex-top judge in line to head inquiry

The latest job vacancy figures released by the National Skills Commission have highlighted the tight labour market in Western Australia, with demand for labourers now at an eight-year high.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has posted a 20 per cent jump in annual underlying earnings and declared a bumper dividend as it reaped the benefits of sustained high iron ore prices.

A major inquiry into allegations of money laundering at Crown could take up to four months, according to Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia.

Australia's share market has closed lower, while two retail leaders warned pandemic sales may have peaked ahead of government assistance being wound back and travel restrictions easing.

Construction of the Mt Holland lithium mine and a Kwinana refinery will begin next year, Wesfarmers announced today, with the green light given to the mine development.

Rio Tinto has hired indigenous community leader Wayne Bergmann to help improve relations with traditional owners as it continues to grapple with fallout from the Juukan Gorge controversy.

Former footballer and coach John Worsfold has secured a new managerial role with local mining services company Emeco Holdings.

Nearly two-thirds of voters have cited homelessness as a major issue ahead of the state election, with efforts to build social and affordable housing drawing broad support.

Aurizon manager Anna Dartnell talks about growing demand for rail freight and her leadership journey.