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Oakajee’s industrial zone could come to life as a hydrogen industry park in a plan to be announced by the state government as early as this week.

The Australian share market finished around the day's highs in what appeared to be investors taking a punt on positive news coming out after the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting later on Wednesday.

Western Australia will consider again using Rottnest Island to house returned travellers amid tension between the state and Commonwealth over quarantine arrangements.

A senior private sector adviser to Scott Morrison has warned the Australian government to temper its public comments about China.

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Live export company Emanuel Exports has acquired a 15 per cent stake in agribusiness firm Alterra.

Inglewood-based startup uDrew is touting its potential for national expansion after receiving $500,000 in funding from the federal government’s Accelerating Commercialisation program earlier this month.

A proposal to develop several lots across Leonora Street in Como into an eight-storey development featuring 111 dwellings has been recommended for approval.

Sandy Anghie has become well-acquainted with the intimate details of how the City of Perth operates across a diverse career in law and architecture.

Almost two-thirds of medium-sized companies are concerned economic activity faces a significant decline, resulting in even higher unemployment, when the federal government unwinds its COVID-19 stimulus measures.

Decmil has announced it will undertake $41 million of miscellaneous infrastructure works at Fortescue Metal Group’s Iron Bridge magnetite project.

Western Australian writer Holden Sheppard’s debut novel, Invisible Boys, could make it to the big screen, after director Nicholas Verso and producer Tania Chambers optioned the film and television rights last month.

Certain pockets of the retail market have proved their value during the pandemic, and investors are taking notice.

It will take a mix of planning, marketing and property redevelopment initiatives to resuscitate Perth’s ailing CBD retail market.

The pandemic has accelerated existing issues and trends facing the retail property sector.

Western Australia is leading the country in new home sales, up 91.1 per cent in the six months to August, according to the Housing Industry Association.

Alison Gaines has established her own board advisory firm, leaving market leader Gerard Daniels after two years as chief executive.

Qantas is considering moving and downsizing its offices and aviation facilities within Australia as part of continued efforts to cut costs amid the pandemic.

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Premier Mark McGowan has come under fire for suggesting returning overseas travellers should quarantine alongside detainees at Christmas Island.

Qantas is considering moving and downsizing its offices and aviation facilities within Australia as part of continued efforts to cut costs amid the pandemic.

The pandemic has cut through university bureaucracies, but sector leaders have stressed border openings are key for Australia to maintain its competitiveness in education.

Five outlets at Yagan Square have shut their doors in recent months as the COVID-19 recession takes its toll on the precinct.

Aussie shares finished flat but it was the dollar that climbed; the Aussie rose above 73 US cents following better than expected economic data from China.

Perenti subsidiary Barminco has secured $540 million in contracts this month, with its most recent award being an extension of works with Melbourne-based MMG.

A crowded field for the City of Perth’s lord mayoralty highlighted contrasting visions for the city’s future at this afternoon’s debate.

BHP has substantially expanded its Western Australian workforce to 14,118 people, making it the State’s second largest private sector employer, according to Business News Data & Insights.

Red 5 has completed a final feasibility study for its King of the Hills (KOTH) goldmine, identifying a production restart from 2022.

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Scott Morrison is promising to build a gas power plant in the NSW Hunter Valley if the private sector does not step in.

The directors of Perth-based Cardinal Resources have accepted a takeover proposal from Chinese company Shandong Gold, ahead of a competing bid from Russian-owned Nordgold.

Mark Gibson says he is intimately aware of the challenges Perth faces, having lived in the city for more than two decades.