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BGC Australia has reached an agreement with the consortium that acquired Midland Brick last year to buy the brand and its manufacturing operations.

Andrew Forrest-backed Mincor Resources has approved the development of its nickel operations in Western Australia's Kambalda region, identifying first production from December next year.

The pandemic has derailed plans for opposition parties nationwide, and WA's Liberals are no exception.

Australia's top competition body will closely scrutinise the domestic flight market as restrictions have led the nation's major airlines to consider strategic overhauls.

Mineral exploration in Western Australia has reached a five-year high since the approvals process for applications was halved two months ago, with the surge dominated by gold projects.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised the Morrison government will continue to do what is necessary to cushion the economy from the blow of the coronavirus pandemic.

At age 36, Brodie McCulloch has already spent close to a decade running his own business in the City of Perth.

Mining giant BHP has conceded the entire industry needs to put significant work into rebuilding trust with Aboriginal land owners.

Personal and professional challenges have informed Tyler Spooner's approach to leading market research firm The U Group.

More than 32,000 Western Australians found jobs in August, and the unemployment rate plunged 1.3 percentage points, as the nation posted a big improvement.

Bec Johnson has used her experience with type 1 diabetes to create a support network for others.

Australia's green bank will have its remit expanded to include carbon capture and storage, green steel and hydrogen.

Despite having just four years of experience in medicine, Chris Brennan-Jones has won plaudits pioneering affordable and accessible treatment for childhood ear disease.

This year's 40under40 First Amongst Equals, Rachael Ferguson, discusses the resilience of her Perth-founded business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WA pitch for Rio HQ

Perth podiatrist turned entrepreneur Rachael Ferguson has been named the 2020 First Amongst Equals winner, the highest honour at the Business News 40under40 Awards.

West Australians unable to work while in COVID-19 quarantine will be eligible for a payment under a deal struck with the federal government.

The state's peak business group has strongly criticised elements of the state government's workplace safety bill but notably has supported plans for 20-year jail terms in extreme cases.

A $100 million LNG hub has been proposed for Mount Magnet, to supply gas for remote mine sites and communities.

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.

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

Making the most of your online presence requires patience and perseverance.

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.